Manoj Bajpai
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Manoj Bajpai is a Bollywood actor. He is known for playing slightly offbeat and unconventional roles. He hails from the state of Bihar. He was born at Belwa, a small village in West Champaran. He went to Ramjas College, Delhi University for pursuing graduation.
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[edit] Career
Manoj appeared in many films in small roles till he got a break in Satya. He rose to fame with his portrayal of the character Bhiku Mhatre in the Ram Gopal Varma directed 1997 film Satya. The character is considered one of the finest etched out in Indian cinema to date and Manoj won numerous awards for his portrayal of the hotheaded yet compassionate small-time gangster.
Despite being one of the most talented and critically acclaimed actors in India, Manoj Bajpai has not been able to enjoy much commercial success. THIS IS ALL WRONG
[edit] Awards
- 2003 - Special Jury Award for his role in Pinjar
- 2004 - National Film Award for Best Actor, Pinjar
[edit] Selected Filmography
- 90 Minutes (2007)
- Dus Kahaniyan (2007)
- Swami (2007)
- 1971 (2007)
- Happy (2006)
- Fareb (2005)
- Bewafaa (2005}
- Return To Rajapur (2005)
- Inteqam: The Perfect Game (2004)
- Veer-Zaara (2004)
- Jaago (2004)
- Hanan (2004)
- LOC: Kargil (2003)
- Pinjar (2003)
- Road (2002)
- Aks (2001)
- Zubeidaa (2001)
- Ghaath (2000)
- Dil Pe Mat Le Yaar (2000)
- Fiza (2000)
- Shool (1999)
- Kaun (1999)
- Prem Katha (1999)
- Satya (1998)
- Daud: Fun on the Run (1997)
- Tamanna (1997)
- Dastak (1996}
- Bandit Queen (1994)
- Droh Kaal (1994)
[edit] Trivia
- He was rejected thrice by the National School of Drama
- A particular sequence in Aks required him to shoot with wolves
- He is married to actor Neha (Kareeb and Fiza fame)
