The special re-release screening of 'Satya' became a nostalgic event as actors Manoj Bajpayee, Urmila Matondkar, and director Ram Gopal Varma attended the event. Also present were Anurag Kashyap, Makarand Deshpande, Aditya Srivastava, and Vishal Bhardwaj. The team reminisced about the film, posing for pictures and sharing anecdotes. Manoj Bajpayee wore a T-shirt featuring the film’s poster during the reunion.
16 January,2025 06:30 PM IST
In an exclusive interview with Mayank Shekhar, Manoj Bajpayee reflects on his evolution from 'Satya' to 'Despatch' as a Mumbaikar. His latest film, Despatch, is a gripping crime drama that explores the dark world of journalism, with Bajpayee portraying a journalist. He discusses his experience working with director Kanu Bhel, whose intense character workshops push actors to their emotional limits, often leaving them in tears and in need of therapy. Bajpayee reveals how Bhel’s uncompromising direction challenged him as an actor, helping him reach new heights in his performance in 'Despatch.'
13 January,2025 03:33 PM IST
From playing Bhiku Mhatre in Satya to delving into the crime world as Joy Bag in Despatch, Manoj Bajpayee has nailed the Mumbaikar onscreen more than once. However, despite living in Mumbai for 3 decades, he still doesn't feel at home here. On the latest episode of Mid-day’s podcast series The Bombay Film Story, Manoj, who has set an example of how an outsider can survive in the industry despite various challenges, speaks about his relationship with the city.
08 January,2025 12:00 AM IST
Manoj Bajpayee, Rituparna Sen, Gulshan Devaiah, Shahana Goswami, and several other celebrities were recently spotted attending the screening of Despatch, a gripping thriller that has generated significant buzz. The event was a star-studded affair, with the actors making stylish appearances and sharing their excitement about the film. Watch the video for more.
11 December,2024 09:23 PM IST
The cast and crew of the thriller film 'Despatch' shared their experiences and insights into the making of the film. Manoj Bajpayee spoke about the praise the film has garnered, as well as his bold, nude scene in the movie. He also shared an anecdote about filmmaker Anurag Kashyap’s reaction after watching the film, revealing how Kashyap’s feedback made him chuckle. Along with Manoj, Shahana Goswami, Arrchita Agarwal, and director Kanu Behl discussed the project, offering a glimpse into the creative process behind this gripping film, set to release on Zee5.
05 December,2024 05:44 PM IST
Manoj Bajpayee stars as lawyer PC Solanki in the direct-to-digital original film Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai. The film released on ZEE5 in May, 2023. ‘Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai’ is inspired by true events. PC Solanki (portrayed by Manoj Bajpayee) is seen fighting the biggest case of his life, that too against a powerful self-styled godman in a minor girl’s rape case. The actor talks about winning multiple awards for the film and working with new directors in several projects in his career.
01 August,2024 10:39 AM IST
NEXA and the South Indian International Movie Awards (SIIMA) launched the Streaming Academy Awards to celebrate excellence in original content across platforms in Hindi and regional languages. The event was held in Mumbai on 21st July. It was a star-studded affair attended by Neena Gupta, Manoj Bajpayee, Rana Daggubati, Rakul Preet Singh, Aditi Rao Hydari, Sobhita Dhulipala, among others. Aditi Rao Hydari was a vision to behold as she graced the red carpet in a black designer attire. Her sleek hairstyle and no-makeup look with statement earrings and bangles perfectly complemented her overall look. Priyamani was a vision in white as she walked the red carpet in a saree. She completed her look with a sleek bun, oxidised jewellery and neutral makeup. Rakul Preet looked stunning as she walked the red carpet in an orange gown. Her elegant high bun and subtle makeup, along with striking earrings, enhanced her entire appearance. For more stunning looks of stars on the red carpet, watch the full video.
22 July,2024 03:20 PM IST
Hansal Mehta directed 'Dil Pe Mat Le Yaar' which was released in the year 2000. Starring his good friend Manoj Bajpayee, along with Tabu and Saurabh Shukla, the film was a box office debacle. During Mid-day's The Bombay Film Story podcast, Mehta described how he lost money on the film and it neither got box office success nor critical acclaim.
05 July,2024 05:54 PM IST
Hansal Mehta revealed that the story of 'Gangs of Wasseypur' first came to him before Anurag Kashyap. In this conversation for Mid-day's The Bombay Film Story, Mehta recalls how he was approached for the film by Zeeshan Qadri. Mehta took the film to Manoj Bajpayee who was willing to put some money in it as well. Watch the video to know how Anurag Kashyap ended up directing the cult classic
29 June,2024 09:54 PM IST | Mumbai
Bollywood actor Manoj Bajpayee, renowned for his roles in 'Shool' and 'Gangs of Wasseypur', is currently promoting his upcoming film 'Bhaiyya Ji'. In an interview, Bajpayee shared that he performed 98% of the stunts in the film, fulfilling the vision of action director S Vijayan and director Apoorva Singh Karki. He emphasized the excitement audiences will feel knowing he did the stunts himself. The film's storyline centers on the complex relationship between step-brothers.
24 May,2024 07:15 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
