From his village roots to celebrating 100th film, Manoj Bajpayee gets nostalgic

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Description: Hailing from humble beginnings in a small village, Manoj Bajpayee’s passion for acting ignited early in his life, despite the initial scepticism surrounding the pursuit of such ‘big-ticket’ dreams.

Hailing from humble beginnings in a small village, Manoj Bajpayee’s passion for acting ignited early in his life, despite the initial scepticism surrounding the pursuit of such ‘big-ticket’ dreams.

Published: Mon 27 May 2024, 12:06 PM

Updated: Mon 1 Jul 2024, 2:17 PM

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Neeraj Murali

Through rejections and setbacks, he clung to an unwavering self-belief, confident that his talent would ultimately shine through. And shine it did. Born in Bihar, India, Bajpayee struggled initially but rose to prominence with his breakthrough role as Bhiku Mhatre in Ram Gopal Varma's cult classic Satya (1998), earning him widespread acclaim and a National Film Award.

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From his village roots to celebrating 100th film, Manoj Bajpayee gets nostalgic

Neeraj Murali

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