8 Serious Roles Played by Manoj Bajpayee

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Bhonsle 

Manoj Bajpayee played Ganpath Bhosale, a retired policeman battling dirty politics. Despite it being a serious role, the actor gave a delightful performance.

Satya

Manoj rose to fame with his powerful performance in this gritty crime thriller revolving around Mumbai's underworld. He played a local thug in the movie.

Shool

The actor shines as an honest and morally upright police inspector in Shool. He elevated the film’s narrative with his artistic flair.  

Raajneeti

Playing the edgy character of chief ministerial candidate Veerendra Pratap, Manoj Bajpayee was convincing as a corrupt and power-hungry antagonist. 

Aligarh 

This biopic stars Manoj as Prof. Dr Shrinivas Ramchandra Siras, who is employed at the Aligarh Muslim University. He added depth to the character with his serious demeanour. 

Silence... Can You Hear It? 

Sharp, smart and amusing, the actor infuses his wit and charm into the lead character of ACP Avinash Verma, who spearheads a special cop team. 

Pinjar 

This historical drama film is set during the partition of India and masterfully showcases the conflicts. It stars Manoj as a revenge-seeking man, Rashid, who transforms after an incident.  

Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai 

Starring as a crusading lawyer who fights for the justice of a minor girl, Manoj Bajpayee nails his character in this legal drama film