Manoj Bakshi

Manoj Bakshi
Born (1965-10-13) 13 October 1965 (age 59)
New Delhi, India
OccupationActor
Years active1980–present

Manoj Bakshi is an Indian actor who acts in films, television and theatre. He is famous for his roles in Bajrangi Bhaijaan (2015),[1][2] Delhi Belly (2011), Jab Tak Hai Jaan (2012), Gori Tere Pyaar Mein (2013), Junooniyat (2016), Madaari (2016) and Hamari Paltan (2018). He has also worked in a film Dear Vs Bear and many more with Haryanvi actor Uttar Kumar and Rahul Music Channel.[3][4][5]

Early life

Bakshi is a Punjabi.[6] He began his career as a theatre artist in 1980. He has worked in plays in Uttar Pradesh for 18 years. Bakshi has performed key roles in many plays such as Mahabhoj, Chandramukhi, Jis Lahore Nai Vekhya O Jamyai Nai, Curfew, Muawze, Til Ka Taad, Dil Ki Dukaan, Kath Ki Gadi, Baby, Yaaddasht Mubarak, Heroine No.1, Chor Nikal Ke Bhaga, Samaryatra, Is Dard Ki Dawa Kahaan and more.[7]

Career

The Pakistani policeman's role in the superhit movie Bajrangi Bhaijaan with Salman Khan brought him a new identity in the Bollywood industry.[8] Bakshi has worked with seasoned actors like Govinda, Rishi Kapoor, Neetu Singh, Ranbir Kapoor and all the Khans.

He also appeared in the movie Panipat as a very controversial character, Maharaja Surajmal. It was a short role of Hindu Jat ruler of Bharatpur in Rajasthan, India. In the film, Maratha warrior Sadashiv Rao Bhau (a character played by Arjun Kapoor) asks Maharaja Surajmal for help to defeat the Afghans, but he demands the Agra Fort in return. As his demand remained unfulfilled, he refused to help Sadashiv.[9][10]

Filmography

Key
† Denotes films that have not yet been released
Year Film Role Notes
2000 Kya Kehna Principal of Madhuban
2008 Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye! Dr. Handa associate
2010 Do Dooni Chaar Dada Popley
2011 Delhi Belly Father
2011 Hair Is Falling
2011 No One Killed Jessica Lawyer [3]
2011 Hum Do Bhagode
2012 Ab Hoga Dharna Unlimited Kantelel
2012 Hate Story
2012 Miss Lovely Heera
2012 Jab Tak Hai Jaan Mr. Kapoor
2013 Jolly LLB Cop Mukesh
2013 Dreamz: The Movie Sheikh
2013 Kajarya Gourav Bhatnagar - Police Inspector
2014 Khwaabb! Baldev SIngh
2014 Unfreedom Prithu
2014 Dear Vs Bear Anne Father
2014 Mumbai Delhi Mumbai Old Sardarji
2014 The Lost Salesman of Delhi Bhatiaa
2014 Hum Hai Teen Khurafaati (हम हैं तीन खुराफाती)
2015 Bajrangi Bhaijaan Qureshi (Pakistani Police man) [1]
2015 Mukhtiar Chadha Mr. Sharma
2016 Gori Tere Pyaar Mein Kareena Kapoor Khan's Father
2016 Happy Bhaag Jayegi Zia Rehmani
2016 Junooniyat Yash's Father
2016 Madaari Govind Bakshi
2018 Hamari Paltan [11]
2018 When Obama Loved Osama [12]
2019 San 84 Justice Janardan [13]
2019 Panipat Surajmal [14]
2020 Doordarshan Hindi Teacher [15]
2020 Kaamyaab 80s Villain [16]
2020 Atithi Kab Aoge Shhamshan Mahaprabhu [17]
2020 Mehroom †
2021 Ek Nashebaaz † drug dealer in rehab
2022 10 Nahi 40
2022 Ramrajya † Cercle officer [18]
2023 Pyar Ki Policy Judge [19]

References

  1. ^ a b "Mr India Manhunt 2017 : Delhi boy Gaurang Arora bags title". India Tv News. 1 November 2017. Retrieved 27 February 2020.
  2. ^ "Bareilly students visit the sets of a crime show, learn about different aspects of TV industry". Times Of India. 17 June 2017. Retrieved 27 February 2020.
  3. ^ a b "Give me any role: Manoj Bakshi - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 27 February 2020.
  4. ^ "Shooting for Doordarshan the film was a nice ride of nostalgia". No. 27 February 2020. IANS. Retrieved 27 February 2020.
  5. ^ "Rakul Preet's brother Aman Preet, to make B'wood debut with Ram Rajya". The New Indian Express. The New Indian Express. Retrieved 27 February 2020.
  6. ^ D’Cruz, Caroline (22 February 2011). "Give me any role: Manoj Bakshi". The Times of India. Retrieved 31 October 2024.
  7. ^ Films, Adharshila (28 May 2011). "Adharshila Films: Manoj Bakshi". Adharshila Films.
  8. ^ "बजरंगी भाईजान केपाकिस्तानी पुलिस अफसर का कालका से लगाव". Dainik Jagran (in Hindi). Dainik Jagran. Retrieved 27 February 2020.
  9. ^ "पानीपत फिल्म में राजा सूरजमल की भूमिका पर क्यों नाराज हैं जाट". News18 India. 1 January 1970. Retrieved 27 February 2020.
  10. ^ "Hundreds in Rajasthan protest over 'wrong facts' in 'Panipat'". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 27 February 2020.
  11. ^ Hungama, Bollywood (26 September 2017). "First look of the film Hamari Paltan : Bollywood News - Bollywood Hungama". Retrieved 28 February 2020.
  12. ^ "When Obama Loved Osama Movie: Showtimes, Review, Trailer, Posters, News & Videos | eTimes". Retrieved 28 February 2020.
  13. ^ "Lights, camera and heavy action on the sets of 'San'84 Justice' - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 27 February 2020.
  14. ^ "#BoycottPanipat trends as Rajasthan locals protest depiction of Jat ruler". The Week. Retrieved 3 September 2020.
  15. ^ "Doordarshan - A Beautiful and Praise Worthy Debut Production". mid-day. 28 February 2020. Retrieved 28 February 2020.
  16. ^ "A power-pack of iconic character actors are a part of much-awaited 'Kaamyaab' - read here". Retrieved 28 February 2020.[permanent dead link‍]
  17. ^ "Atithi Kab Aoge Shhamshan (2020) Cast - Actor, Actress, Director, Producer, Music Director". Cinestaan. Archived from the original on 26 February 2022. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
  18. ^ "10 नहीं 40 - आधिकारिक ट्रेलर | डॉ. जे.एस रंधावा". Bollywood Hungama Hindi (in Hindi). Retrieved 14 March 2022.
  19. ^ "Meerut: "प्यार की पॉलिसी" की शूटिंग का हुआ शुभारंभ, मेरठ के कलाकार भी निभाएंगे मुख्य किरदार". Amar Ujala (in Hindi). Retrieved 28 February 2023.