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Manoj Bajpayee

Manoj Bajpayee

Actor
Biography:  Manoj Bajpayee, also credited as Manoj Bajpai, is an Indian film actor who predominantly works in Hindi cinema and has also done Telugu and Tamil language films. He is the recipient of two National Film Awards and four Filmfare Awards.   Personal Life Manoj Bajpayee was born in Belwa, a small village in West Champaran, Bihar. He went to Ramjas College, Delhi University for pursuing graduation. He is married to actress Shabana Raza also known as Neha Bajpayee in 2006 and have a daughter - Ava Nayla. Career Life He started his career with a tele-serial aired on Doordarshan, Swaabhimaan. Later, he appeared in several small roles in films like Droh Kaal (1994) and Bandit Queen (1994). Before getting a big break in the 1998 film Satya, directed by Ram Gopal Varma. His performance as Bhiku Mhatre, won him several awards, as he portrayed the hot-headed and compassionate sides of this small-time gangster, with equal panache. Another important film where he played a dark character was Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra's film Aks in 2001, for which again he won many awards. His work was also appreciated in films like Zubeidaa (2001) and Pinjar (2003) for which he won the National Film Award, and Veer Zaara in 2004. One of the most iconic roles in Manoj`s career came in 2012, when he portrayed Sardar Khan in Anurag Kashyap`s Gangs of Wasseypur.The movie also went on to become a critical and commercial success, receiving positive reviews across the world. After then he featured in a bio-pic named Aligrah in 2016. For his stupendous performance in this film, he again won a Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actor in the same year. In 2017,he bagged a foreign best actor award for his performance psychological drama Gali Guleiyan. His another notable films includes  Sonchiriya, Satyameva Jayate and Bhonsle.
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Manoj Bajpayee Movies

Movies Director Release Date
Bollywood
as Actor
Milap Zaveri 19 Jul 2025
Bollywood
as Actor
Abhishek Chaubhey 11 Jan 2024
Bollywood
as Actor
Rahul Chittella 03 Mar 2023
Bollywood
as Actor
Muhammad Ali Oct 2023

Manoj Bajpayee: Age, Net Worth, Movies, Family, and Personal Details

About Manoj Bajpayee

Name Manoj Bajpayee
Profession(s) Main Profession
Actor

Other Profession
Date Of Birth 23 Apr 1969
Age 55
Birth Place Champaran, Bihar
Current Residence Mumbai, Maharashtra
Religion Hinduism
Nationality Indian
Height 175
Zodiac Sign Taurus
Hobbies Theatre Plays

Manoj Bajpayee Family

Father Radhakant Bajpai
Mother Geeta Bajpai
Sibling 2 Brothers and 3 Sisters
Spouse Neha Bajpayee
Children Ava Nayla

Manoj Bajpayee Education

Education Qualification Graduate in History Drama
College(s) Satyawati College, Delhi, Ramjas College, Delhi
School(s) Khrist Raja High School, Bettiah

Manoj Bajpayee Net Worth

Net Worth 15 Million

Manoj Bajpayee Favourites

Actor Amitabh Bachchan, Naseeruddin Shah
Actress Smita Patil, Tabu
Food Biriyani, Penna Pasta
Movies Gangs of Wasseypur

Manoj Bajpayee Debut Movies

Hindi Bandit Queen

Manoj Bajpayee Famous For

Manoj Bajpayee Unknown Facts

  • Manoj Bajpayee received a national award for best supporting actor for 'Satya' in 1998.
  • After receiving his first national award, he is called as a legend Manoj Kumar.
  • Besides acting, he has also done a decent amount of voice work over the years.
  • Since childhood he wanted to become an actor. He completed his schooling from Bettiah and later moved to Delhi at the age of 17.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Manoj Bajpayee

  • The age of Manoj Bajpayee in the 2024 was 55.

  • The Manoj Bajpayee's was born in Champaran, Bihar.

  • The DOB for Manoj Bajpayee was 23 Apr 1969.

  • The Manoj Bajpayee is approximately 175 tall.

  • The most recent movies for Manoj Bajpayee is Killer Soup.

  • Manoj Bajpayee is best known for the films Gangs Of Wasseypur and Satya.

  • Manoj Bajpayee received a national award for best supporting actor for 'Satya' in 1998. and After receiving his first national award, he is called as a legend Manoj Kumar..

  • The Manoj Bajpayee had 15 Million's worth of wealth.

  • Raakh were Manoj Bajpayee's upcoming films.

  • Bandit Queen was Manoj Bajpayee first movie in Bollywood

  • The Manoj Bajpayee Instagram account is bajpayee.manoj.

  • The Manoj Bajpayee Twitter handle is @BajpayeeManoj.

  • Manoj Bajpayee's next feature film with Milap Zaveri.

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