Manoj Bajpayee

Manoj Bajpayee is a renowned Indian actor known for his powerful performances in Hindi films and web series. He was born on April 23, 1969, in Belwa, Bihar, India. From an early age, he dreamed of becoming an actor and moved to Delhi to pursue his passion. Despite facing repeated rejections from the National School of Drama, he continued to develop his acting skills through theatre.
Manoj made his film debut with Drohkaal (1994) and also appeared in Bandit Queen the same year. He gained widespread recognition for his role as Bhiku Mhatre in the crime film Satya (1998), which earned him a National Film Award. He later delivered acclaimed performances in Shool, Pinjar, Raajneeti, Gangs of Wasseypur, and Aligarh. He also became popular among digital audiences for playing Srikant Tiwari in the web series The Family Man. Throughout his career, Manoj Bajpayee has earned numerous awards for his contribution to Indian cinema. In 2019, he received the Padma Shri, one of India’s highest civilian honours, recognizing his contribution to the arts.