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
Manoj Bajpayee was announced for the role of Mahatma Gandhi in Sudhir Mishra’s film about the final 21 days of Gandhi’s life during India’s independence movement. The announcement was reported on 20 August 2026 and adds another major historical role to his career.
Manoj Bajpayee addressed the controversy around his upcoming film Ghooskhor Pandat, saying his family was also targeted by online abuse. He clarified that he did not intend to make any statement against a community and said he approaches such projects through character and story rather than community identity.
At IFFD 2026, Manoj Bajpayee spoke about the importance of personality rights and compensation in the age of AI-generated filmmaking. He argued that artists should be paid when their work or likeness is used, framing it as a matter of rights rather than preference.
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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/bajpayee.manoj/ | |
| 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]. |