
Manoj Bajpayee photographed in Mumbai
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"I've mostly seen rejections and failures and flops," said Manoj Bajpayee
"You can count my hit films on your fingertips," said Manoj Bajpayee
Manoj: I am here because of those 'so called' flop films were appreciated
Manoj Bajpayee made his feature film debut with a one-minute role in Drokhaal. Ram Gopal Varma's Satya earned him recognition in the industry. The film won him the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor and Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actor. He also featured in critically acclaimed films such as - Shool, Pinjar, Gangs Of Wasseypur and Aligarh.
Speaking about his journey in the film industry, Manoj Bajpayee told PTI: "I am here because of those 'so called' flop films as they were appreciated the most. They take me all around the world. Aligarh and Budhia Singh are still running in some pockets of the world."
His film Naam Shabana released in theatres on March 31. The film, which is a spin-off to the 2015 movie Baby, has made over Rs 21 crores at the box office in four days.
"For a film like this, the public appreciation matters a lot. It is very important for people to go to a theatre and watch the film. A girl is leading the film so it becomes exciting if people appreciate cinema like this. It sets an amazing precedent for all the films where women will be playing a pivotal role in the future. We want the momentum to keep going and are really proud and happy with the success," Manoj Bajpayee told PTI.
Manoj Bajpayee will next be seen in Ram Gopal Varma's Sarkar 3. The film also stars Amitabh Bachchan, Ronit Roy, Jackie Shroff, Amit Sadh and Yami Gautam.
(With PTI inputs)