Updated on: 22 April, 2024 01:43 PM IST |Amruta Karulkar
On April 23, talented actor and Padma Shri awardee Manoj Bajpayee celebrates his 55th birthday. The actor is known for his versatile roles in films, mostly in the Hindi language. On his birthday, lets revisit some of Manoj Bajpaayees remarkable roles that make him one of the most talented artists in the film industry.
Satya
Manoj Bajpayee plays the role of Bhiku Mhatre in this timeless film. The film portrays Bajpayee as a goon who runs a gang in the slums of Mumbai. Manoj Bajpayee does an excellent job of portraying a slum gang leader with a rowdy and fearless personality.Also Read: Gangs Of Wasseypur To Aligarh: Performances By Manoj Bajpayee That Make Him An Actor Of Substance
Aligarh
In this film, Bajpayee portrays Professor Ramchandra Siras. The film is based on real events where the professor was suspended from Aligarh University on moral grounds. The film deals with the issue of human sexual orientation and Professor Ramchandra Siras' legal battle against the unjust system.Also Read: Manoj Bajpayee Recalls The Era When Actors Were Treated Trash While Heroes Grabbed The Attention
Gangs of Wasseypur
Manoj Bajpayee plays the role of Sardar Khan in this Anurag Kashyap directorial. Sardar Khan is a gang leader who seeks revenge for the death of his family at the hands of Ramadhir Singh, a politician and mining baron.
The Family Man
An exception to the above categories, The Family Man is a web series released in 2019. Bajpayee plays the role of Srikant Tiwary, a middle-class man who also happens to be a high-level spy for the National Intelligence Agency.
