Range of acting ft. Manoj Bajpayee

Renowned Indian actor Manoj Bajpayee is well-known for his powerful performances and adaptable acting style. Even though he had financial difficulties as a young child, he fought hard to succeed in the film industry by pursuing his passion for performing. It is incredibly amazing to see Bajpayee's journey from a small town to become one of the best actors in Indian film.

You can't miss this actor, from his early work on films like Satya and Daud, both directed by Ram Gopal Verma, to his extensive resume of roles before he returned to command the screens with Gangs of Wasseypur, to his latest dominance of OTT spaces with Family Man, Gulmohar, and Killer Soup! He exudes charisma and conveys emotions, drawing viewers in and encouraging them to watch him again and again!

Here are few films and OTT shows that are a must watch:-

1 Gangs of Wasseypur

“There is only one goal in my life, Revenge! I can't see Ramadhir Singh living his life anymore. I want to remove that bastard. I won't kill him, I will leave him screwed!”

The actor's return to the top was exemplified by his appearance as Sardar Khan in Anurag Kashyap's two-part crime epic Gangs of Wasseypur.

A side of Bajpayee never seen in the movies was revealed by the hilarious contrast between his growing notoriety as a mafia warlord and his social ineptitude as a husband and father.

2 Family Man

“Duniya Ka Sabse Powerful Weapon Pata Hai Kya Hota Hai, Dimag.”

The Family Man is a spy thriller streaming television series created by Raj Nidimoru and Krishna D.K. In the role, Manoj Bajpayee plays middle-class NIA agent Srikant Tiwari, who tries to balance his personal and work life. In addition to humanising Srikant Tiwari, the action, sarcasm, comedy, drama, thrill, and passion also serve as a link to Bajpayee's own turbulent career. Here is where the actor's humour and almost satirical awareness of his surroundings came to the fore, enabling a new wave of filmmakers to use him not for what they need him to be, but for who he truly is.

3 Joram

“Gaon chhodke nahi bhaage hai, bandhuk chhodke bhaage rahe hum.”

In Joram, written by Devashish Makhija, a deep-seated need for vengeance clashes with a desperate attempt to survive and provide protection. Dasru (Manoj Bajpayee) tries to escape a violent existence by moving to Mumbai with his wife after they leave Jharkhand. Despite being encircled by a dense concrete jungle, this attempt feels accomplished.Until Dasru encounters Phulo Karma, a tribal leader.

Joram is so grounded in reality that the audience can feel the protagonists' helplessness. Certain imagery seems superfluous, like Dasru relaxing in front of the Constitution's wording.

-Swetapadma Rout