Quick Info
| Profession | Actor |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 23/04/1969 |
| Age | 57 years |
| Birthplace | Narkatiaganj, Bihar, India |
Latest News about Manoj Bajpayee
01/07/2026
Manoj Bajpayee confirmed the highly anticipated return of 'The Family Man' Season 3, which is slated for release in late October or early November 2026. The popular Hindi OTT series will feature him reprising his role as Srikant Tiwari, delighting fans of the show[1].
15/06/2026
Manoj Bajpayee broke his silence regarding an FIR filed against the makers of the film 'Ghooskhor Pandat' for allegedly hurting Brahmin community sentiments. He clarified that his intention was not to cause harm or make a statement about any community, emphasizing that he approaches films through the character and story, portraying a flawed individual's journey of self-realisation[5].
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Bio/Wiki
| Manoj Bajpayee is an Indian actor known primarily for his work in Hindi cinema and also in Telugu and Tamil films. | |
| He is widely regarded for his intense performances and has won multiple National Film Awards, Filmfare Awards, and a Padma Shri. | |
| He has appeared in over 70 films and is the recipient of four National Film Awards, four Filmfare Awards, and two Asia Pacific Screen Awards[2]. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height: 175 cm (5'9") |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Education | Studied till 4th in a hut school, completed schooling from Bettiah, and 12th class from Maharani Janaki in Bettiah. Moved to Ramjas College, Delhi University. BA in History from Satyawati College, Delhi University. Trained at Barry John's acting school. |
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Personal Life
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Spouse | Shabana Raza (Neha) |
| Children | 1 daughter (Ava Nayla) |
Relationships & More
| Marriage | First marriage to a Delhi based girl ended in separation within two years. Married Shabana Raza in 2006. |
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Family
| Father | Radhakant Bajpai |
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| Mother | Geeta Bajpai |
| Siblings | 2 brothers and 3 sisters |
| Spouse | Shabana Raza (Neha) |
| Children | 1 daughter (Ava Nayla) |
Career
| Debut | TV debut: Shikast (1993) on Doordarshan. Feature film debut: Bandit Queen (1994) as Maan Singh. Telugu debut: Prema Katha (1999). Tamil debut: Samar (2013). Web series debut: The Family Man (2019) as Srikant Tiwari. |
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| Breakthrough | Received breakthrough in 'Satya (1998)' and won National Film Award for the film. |
| Notable Works | Satya, Shool, Pinjar, Gangs of Wasseypur, Aligarh, Bhonsle, Gulmohar, The Family Man |
Favourites
| Food: Biryani, Penna Pasta | |
| Movies: Gangs of Wasseypur |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/manojbajpayee/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/ManojBajpayeeOfficial/ | |
| https://x.com/BajpayeeManoj |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Faced a personal crisis following a rejection from the National School of Drama. | |
| 2. Achieved recognition by winning National Film Awards for notable movies like 'Pinjar (2003)', 'Satya (1998)', and 'Bhonsle (2018)'. | |
| 3. Enjoyed unwavering support from his parents for pursuing his acting dreams. | |
| 4. Participated in doha and poem competitions during school. | |
| 5. Started his production company Manoj Bajpayee Productions Private Limited in 2014, producing films like 'Missing' (2018) and 'Bhonsle' (2018). | |
| 6. Awarded Padma Shri by the Government of India in 2019. | |
| 7. In March 2026, he emphasized the need for payment for the use of personality rights amid the rise of AI in filmmaking, stating that if someone uses an actor's work, they must pay for it as a right[3]. |