Manoj Bajpayee

Manoj Bajpayee
Date of Birth: 23 Apr 1969
Country: India
Biography: Manoj Bajpayee was born on April 23, 1969 in Belwa, Bihar, India. He is an actor and producer, known for Gangs of Wasseypur (2012), Satya (1998) and Aks (2001). He has been married to Shabana Raza since February 23, 2005. (imdb)
Total Credits at Criticker: 55 (Actor)
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Veer-Zaara
A saga of love, separation, courage and sacrifice. A love that is an inspiration and will remain a legend forever. (Yash Raj Films)
Fareb
The story of a police officer stalking a young couple because of his obsession with the wife... (planetbollywood.com)
Inteqam: The Perfect Game
Assistant Commissioner of Police, Uday Dhirendra Thakur, is a rogue cop, known for his relentlessness in pursuing criminals, and bringing them to justice, failing which, killing them in false encounters. It is this reputation that gets him transferred to crime detection, and counseling at the hands of Dr. Mehak... (imdb)
Kaun?
It's a rainy day and a young woman is all alone in the house. She is shown talking to her family on the phone, anxious for them to come back to the house. Adding to her anxiety is the television, which announces that a killer is on the loose. And then, the doorbell rings. Who could it be? (imdb)
Pinjar
Hindustan (Urdu name for India) used to a vast territory and countries' like Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangla Desh, and Bhutan were all it's provinces. All this changed when the British established their rule over India, and promoted their policy of hatred, and division... (imdb)
Dus Kahaniyaan
The visions of seven directors merge in Dus Kahaniyaan. Two friends find their relationship tested on a unpredictable highway that radically change their lives. A writer is driven to madness after he makes a startling discovery about the woman he loves. Five friends start spinning stories in a story that will spin them around. An internal conflict between an underworld Don and his best friend weaves a stylish game of deceit... (White Feather Films)
Zubeidaa
Zubeida is a Muslim actress, who's career aspirations are thwarted by her film-producer father (Puri) who looks down upon a woman in acting. He arranges her marriage to her friend's son, but that breaks up after the birth of her son... (imdb)
1971
Based on true events, this is the story of the escape of six Indian prisoners of war from the Pakistani military.
Bewafaa
Anjali, living in Canada with her parents, hides her relationship to the musician Raja from her parents. When her sister dies during the birth of twins, she abandons her love, marries the widower Aditja and moves to New Delhi to become the new mother of her sister's children. Three years later, when Raja visits Delhi on his concert tour their love inflames again. (imdb)
Satya
Satya (J.D. Chakravarthi) is a well-intentioned man whose bad choices have landed him in a Bombay jail. In the slammer, he meets a gangster named Bheeku (Manoj Bajpau), who's eager to welcome a new member into his gang. While living in his gang-provided apartment, Satya meets Vidya, a neighbor who lives with her aging parents. The two hit it off, and it soon becomes apparent that Satya must keep his gang life a secret. (Netflix)
Swami
Swami (Manoj Bajpai) & Radha (Juhi Chawla) move to Mumbai to give their young son Anand a better education. Radha gets diagnosed with bilateral renal artery stenosis & Swami starts working overtime to earn money for her surgery. However, Radha spends all the money to gift Swami a rocking chair which he had his heart on & later passes away with a single wish - that their son should go to America & settle down. Swami brings up Anand with the single-minded vision of fulfilling Radha's dream.
Line of Control: Kargil
After Pakistani forces intrude past the line of control into Indian territory, the government of India instructs the Indian army to defend it's borders. A confrontation takes place between the Indian and Pakistani forces, leaving many casualties on both sides. This movie depicts the battle and the outcome it has on some of the soldiers and their respective families. (imdb)
Raajneeti
Raajneeti is a story about Indian politics. About Indian democracy. About Indian elections. Above all, it is the story of a few people who control the destiny of millions. It is the story of their unstoppable ambition, and their bitter and violent battle to achieve it. This is the story of people who understand power -- and know how to wield it at will. Raajneeti is about politics. And beyond.
Jail
Jail tells the story of Parag Dixit (Neil Nitin Mukesh) who is having a peaceful life with his girlfriend Mansi, played by Mugdha Godse. But his life takes a turn and he ends up in jail due to some unfortunate events. The film is a take on the cruel realities faced by prisoners in Indian jails by focusing on Parag's life in the jail. (wikipedia)
Aarakshan
A decision by India's supreme court tests a man's friendships and loyalty.
Gangs of Wasseypur
The story of vengeance between two families that spans three generations. Shahid Khan loots British trains and rules over the Ramadhir Sing clan. He becomes an outcast and must work in Ramadhir Singh's coal mines. Shahid's son, the philandering Sardar Khan, vows to restore his father's honor, becoming the most feared man in Waasseypur. (mubi.com)
Chakravyuh
On the request of his friend Kabir, SP Adil Sends him to the Naxal group as an informer. When Kabir finds the truth he becomes one of their gang leader.
Special 26
A small group of con men loot the rich as fake CBI officers, until a cop wronged by them joins with the real CBI to take them down.
Shootout at Wadala
The first-ever registered encounter by the Mumbai Police, which took place on November 1, 1982. Based on a true story.
Satyagraha
Retired teacher Dwarka Anand is an idealistic man. His engineer son Akhilesh's friend Manav is an ambitious capitalist. Manav cherishes his friend - who suddenly dies. Minister Balram Singh announces compensation which Akhilesh's wife Sumitra cannot get despite daily applications in government offices. Incensed, Dwarka slaps an arrogant official and gets imprisoned. Manav starts a campaign to free him, using social media, roping in Arjun Singh and journalist Yasmin...
Krishna Aur Kans
Hailed as India's first stereoscopic animated film, 'Krishna Aur Kans' is an exciting narrative full of action and drama. The movie chronicles Krishna's early years -- from his birth as the nemesis of his tyrannical uncle Kans.
Ramayana: The Epic
Ramayana is the most popular Indian story ever told. Long Long Ago, in Ancient India... Rama, the prince of Ayodhya is the eldest son of King Dasrath, dark and handsome, a great warrior and epitome of all virtues. Rama is the original Indian super hero and fights an epic battle of good over evil with an amazing demonstration of heroism. (imdb)
Tevar
A Kabaddi player rescues a young woman from an unwanted marriage and hides her in his home.
Anjaan
Mumbai-based gangster Chandru (Vidyut Jamwal) is killed & his buddy Raju (Suriya) is left for dead by don Imran (Manoj Bajpayee), after Chandru's own bodyguards betray him for money. Raju returns disguised as his own twin brother Krishna to bring Imran & others to justice.
Daud
Notorious gangster asks a career thief by the name of Nandu to steal a package worth over one crore rupees for a fee, which Nandu does so. Things do not go as planned, when Nandu finds out that the package is worth more than twice the amount, he refuses to hand over the package to Pinky, until he raises his fees. An enraged Pinky instructs his men to locate Nandu, find the package and bring it back, and thereafter kill Nandu. (imdb)
Hanan: An Assault on Faith
n a remote village in India a man called Pagla (madman) serves the Mahapoojary and two disciples of a Devi Maa Bhagwati temple. One day a wealthy man brings a mentally challenged young woman named Pagli (madwoman) to serve in the temple to atone for the death of his abused wife. Pagla and Pagli both decide to get married, incurring the ire of the entire village. (imdb)
Aligarh
A young journalist uncovers a homophobic conspiracy behind the case of an Indian college professor who is caught by the press in bed with his lover. (BFI LFF)
Shool
Police Inspector Samar Pratap Singh is transferred to Motihari, in the Indian state of Bihar, along with his wife, Manjari and a daughter. He is honest and diligent and these attributes sets him up against his superior - the District Superintendent of Police, as well as his subordinates and fellow officers. (imdb)
Road
Arvind Chauhan (Vivek Oberooi) and Lakhsmi (Antara Mali) are in love with each other. Lakhsmi's dad, a senior police inspector, hates Arvind, and so Arvind and Lakshmi decide to elope and get married. On the way they allow Babu, a stranded motorist, to ride with them. After a short while, Babu irritates both of them and they ask him to leave, instead Babu draws a gun, and asks Arvind to get out, and drives away with Lakhsmi. (imdb)
Happy
Bunny, a pizza delivery boy is blamed by Madhumati, a calm and serious girl, of ruining her education and being responsible for an upcoming unwanted marriage. Left with no other option, Bunny chooses to help her by ploying a story to the would-be groom and in the process is forced to share a flat with her. But did Madhumati really forgive Bunny? (imdb)
Vedam
Cable Raju is a slum dweller who works as a cable operator; Saroja is a prostitute; Ramulu is a debt-ridden weaver from Sircilla; Vivek Chakravarthy is an upcoming rock star; Raheemuddin Qureshi is a Muslim from Old Basti in Hyderabad. The stories of these five characters are interwoven into one. (imdb)
Traffic
An emotional thriller based on a road trip from Mumbai to Pune. Inspired from the real events that happened in Chennai. (imdb)
Kriti
Kriti (2016) - Short Film
Sapan has fallen in love... again! And this time, it's a beautiful girl called "Kriti". But is his love real? Probably Dr. Kalpana, a psychiatrist, can help him figure that out. Can she? (imdb)
Budhia Singh: Born to Run
A biopic about Budhia Singh, the world's youngest marathon runner whose story garnered controversy and inspiration around the world.
Droh kaal
Riveting suspense thriller about a dedicated cop who leads an under-cover squad against a group of terrorists. He manages to capture their leader, but finds himself and his family mentally and physically manipulated by the wily terrorist and his followers. (imdb)
Ghaath
Krishna Patil is a poor, unemployed, unsuccessful and short tempered youth who stays in a chawl with his father Ramakant and elder sister Mansi. He tries to secure a job in the police department but fails. One day he happens to meet Kavita Choudhary, a young, rich, beautiful, intelligent lawyer. He falls for her instantly and begins wooing her. Kavita, having recently lost her father, stays alone and feels lonely and depressed. There is a certain void in her life. (imdb)
Naam Shabana
This Spin-off from Baby (2015) provides the back-story of intelligence agent Shabana, and chronicles how she becomes a spy.
Sarkar 3
The third film in Ram Gopal Varma's Sarkar trilogy, which chronicles the exploits of a powerful political figure.
Aiyaary
Two officers with patriotic hearts suddenly have a fallout. The mentor, Colonel Abhay Singh has complete faith in the country's system while protégé Major Jai Bakshi thinks differently due to a recent stint in surveillance.
Baaghi 2
Ronny, is hired by ex-lover Neha, to track down her daughter Riya, who has been kidnapped.
Missing
Sushant Dubey checks in at a beach resort of Mauritius late night with his lovely wife Aparna and three-year-old daughter, Titli, who has high fever. As Aparna wakes up the next morning, she is horrified to find Titli missing. The distressed couple goes from pillar to post in a vastly spread resort to search for her, but Titli seems to have disappeared. (imdb)
Love Sonia
Inspired by real life events, Love Sonia is the story of a young girl's journey to rescue her sister from the dangerous world of international sex trafficking.
Sonchiriya
Son Chiraiya revolves around Chambal dacoits and is set in the 1970s.
Satyameva Jayate
DCP Shivansh has been tasked to catch Vir, the man behind police killings in the city. Both are eventually against the same enemy but divided by a fine line, the law.
The Family Man
The Family Man is an edgy action-drama series, which tells the story of a middle-class man who works for a special cell of the National Investigation Agency. While he tries to protect the nation from terrorists, he also has to protect his family from the impact of his secretive, high-pressure, and low paying job. (amazon.com)
Mrs. Serial Killer
When a doctor gets jailed for a string of shocking murders, his loyal wife sets out to commit a copycat crime to prove his innocence. (imdb)
Acid Factory
Five people trapped in a factory where two hostages and three are kidnappers but they them self do not know who are kidnappers and hostages. As they all are suffering from temporary memory loss. (imdb)
Suraj Pe Mangal Bhari
In the 1990s, a wedding detective has to perform background checks on prospective grooms. In the time before social media and mobile phones, everything has to be done in person.
Joram
A father is on the run with his little baby girl to escape the ghosts of his past and the forces that want him dead.
Ray
Ray (2021) - TV Series
From a satire to a psychological thriller, four short stories from celebrated auteur and writer Satyajit Ray are adapted for the screen in this series. (imdb)
Killer Soup
Killer Soup (2024) - TV Series
Swathi dreams of owning a restaurant. But when murder derails her plan, she and her lover take an outrageous step - to replace him with her husband. (imdb)
Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai
A common man with honesty and integrity can take on the system when he has truth on his side. (imdb)
Silence 2: The Night Owl Bar Shootout
Follows ACP Avinash Verma as he investigates the killing of a minister’s assistant in a mass shootout. As his team delves deeper into the case, a darker conspiracy is revealed.
Dial 100
The Police emergency control room receives a call from a woman, who sounds troubled and wants to commit suicide. As officer Nikhil tries to calm her down, he discovers that the hysterical woman has bought a gun. When asked, she tells him to stay tuned to find out about her real intentions. But as time progresses, Nikhil figures out that the woman has sinister intentions and his family is in danger.
The Fable
Spring 1989. High up in the Indian Himalayas, where even the birds fly low to avoid getting lost in the clouds, the soft-spoken Dev owns a sprawling estate of several orchards and lives in a colonial-style house with his family. He spends a lot of his time building human-sized wings which he puts on to take a quick morning flight over his land. One day, while walking through the estate, he discovers a single burnt apple tree.