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 IST
Seasoned actor Manoj Bajpayee who is gearing up for the release of his film 'Bhaiyya Ji' recalled his first meeting with Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan in this old interview with Mayank Shekhar on Sit With Hitlist. Bajpayee trained under Barry John and his company Theatre Action Group (TAG), to secure a place in Delhi's National School of Drama — that ultimately rejected him four years in a row. It's at TAG that he first met Khan: "No matter how talented we were, girls always flocked to Shah Rukh." Nothing's changed. "Shah Rukh, along with Divya Seth, Jeeturaj, were English theatre actors, from privileged backgrounds in South Delhi," Bajpayee said. Watch the video for more.
16 May,2024 10:51 PM IST
Manoj Bajpayee's latest film, "Silence 2," premiered on ZEE5 on April 16. Reflecting on his career during an interview, Manoj Bajpayee revisited his role in the 1998 film "Satya," where he played gangster Bhiku Mhatre. The role marked his entry into mainstream cinema and remains iconic. He revealed that due to uncertainties in the film industry at the time, he did not disclose his involvement in "Satya" to his family or friends until the release date was confirmed, fearing the project might be shelved
22 April,2024 04:25 PM IST
Streaming giant Amazon Prime Video unveiled its slate for 2024. From movies to series, a plethora of options for entertainment were announced. These included Varun Dhawan and Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s Citadel Honey Bunny, Mirzapur season 3, Paatal Lok season 2, Chandu Champion, Singham Again, and more. After the event, scores of celebs attended the blue carpet. The list included Vijay Varma, Manoj Bajpayee, and Sobhita Dhulipala among others
20 March,2024 07:47 PM IST | Mumbai
In the unforgiving heat of Jharkhand's iron ore mines, actor Manoj Bajpayee, worked in extreme conditions for his upcoming intense and realistic survival thriller 'Joram'. Manoj Bajpayee shared his thoughts as he added, "Joram is a story of a traveling man who works at a construction site in Mumbai and because of some situation, he has to run towards the jungle…to his hometown in Jharkhand…the film is about that entire journey and how covers the entire route with his small daughter…The character of Dasru is docile, very quiet and introverted, and overly dependent on his wife for all the talking and decisions…the audience will eventually get to know that Dasru is filled with a lot of power...not physical, but mental." The film stars Manoj Bajpayee and Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub, under the cinematic vision of Piyush Puty and the editing mastery of Abhro Banerjee. The soul-stirring music is composed by Mangesh Dhakde. A collaborative effort between Zee Studios and MakhijaFilm, 'Joram' is set to release on December 8
05 December,2023 01:01 PM IST
Ranbir Kapoor starrer Animal, directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga, released on December 1. The film has created a stir because of various reasons. Many viewers and critics have found the extreme violence and gender politics problematic. Sandeep Reddy Vanga's previous blockbuster, Kabir Singh, starring Shahid Kapoor, is also being talked about again. A video of actor Manoj Bajpayee, defending Kabir Singh, during an interview with Mid-day, has gone viral. Here's the full clip from the Sit With Hitlist episode.
04 December,2023 12:55 AM IST
The easiest way to be an ally to the LGBTQIA+ community is by learning more about them and supporting them in every way possible. Since June is celebrated as Pride Month, here are some movies of recent times which were praised for showcasing the realities of the community. Films have always been used as a medium to narrate real-life stories, real-life struggles and real issues of the society. One such attempt has been to raise awareness about the LGBTQIA+ community. Long underrepresented in mainstream cinema, in recent times, we have seen more films and shows on OTT around characters portraying the realities of the community. Here are a few actors who have played LGBTQIA+ roles in Hindi cinema and started much-needed conversations through their work. Watch the full video for more!
27 June,2023 11:12 PM IST
At the special screening of 'Bandaa', actor Manoj Bajpayee talks about how girls should watch this movie. Other actors like Karan Tacker and more talk about Manoj Bajpayee's upcoming movie and praising the actor's work. All are excited to watch Manoj Bajpayee as a lawyer in the movie. Watch the full video for more!
23 May,2023 06:15 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
