Manoj Bajpayee National Award Winning Actor of India

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Full Name: Manoj Bajpayee
Born: 23 April 1969, Belwa, Bihar, India
Education: Attended Delhi University; actively involved in theatre; rejected four times from National School of Drama but never gave up.
Family: Married to actress Shabana Raza (2006), blessed with one daughter.
Honors: Recipient of the Padma Shri in 2019 for his contribution to cinema.

Debut Roles: Small appearances in Drohkaal and Bandit Queen (1994).
Breakthrough: Played Bhiku Mhatre in Satya (1998), winning National Film Award (Best Supporting Actor) and Filmfare Critics Award.
Notable Films:
- Shool (1999) – Critics Award for Best Actor
- Pinjar (2003) – National Award Special Jury
- Gangs of Wasseypur (2012) – cult classic role
- Special 26 (2013) – acclaimed heist drama
- Aligarh (2016) – Won Critics Award and international honors
- Bhonsle (2018) – National Film Award for Best Actor

The Family Man (2019–present): Blockbuster web series; won Filmfare OTT Best Actor Award.
Gulmohar (2023): Multi-award-winning film, earned National recognition.
Joram (2024): Played a Naxalite father; praised by critics and nominated for Filmfare Critics Award.

National Film Awards: Best Supporting Actor (Satya), Special Jury (Pinjar), Best Actor (Bhonsle), recognition for Gulmohar.
Filmfare Awards: 4 Critics Awards including Satya, Shool, Aligarh.
Asia Pacific Screen Awards: Best Actor for Aligarh (2016) and Bhonsle (2019).
Padma Shri: Awarded in 2019.

Category	Details
Born	23 April 1969, Belwa, Bihar
Education	Delhi University, theatre; NSD rejections
Breakthrough	Satya (1998)
Iconic Films	Shool, Pinjar, Gangs of Wasseypur, Special 26, Aligarh, Bhonsle
OTT Hit	The Family Man
Awards	4 National Awards, 4 Filmfare Critics Awards, Asia Pacific Awards, Padma Shri
Family	Wife – Shabana Raza, one daughter

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