Manoj made his film debut with the one-minute role in "Drohkaal" in 1994, and a minor role of a dacoit in Shekhar Kapur's "Bandit Queen". He played gangster Bhiku Mhatre in Ram Gopal Varma's 1998 crime drama "Satya", which proved to be a breakthrough. He then acted in films like "Kaun" and "Shool".
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Manoj has been a part of critically acclaimed films like "Zubeidaa", "Raajneeti", "Gangs of Wasseypur", "Chakravyuh" and "Special 26". Here's what the celebrities had to say:
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Farah Khan: And to my good friend and neighbour Manoj Bajpayee for winning Dadasaheb Phalke award! It's raining accolades... Also, Happy Birthday!
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Vicky Kaushal: Happy Birthday Manoj Bajpayee sir and many congratulations on winning the Dadasaheb Phalke Award!
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Hansal Mehta: Happy Birthday to one of my closest friends since over 22 years. Love you Manoj Bajpayee. Thank you for Prof Siras.
Anurag Kashyap: Happy Birthday Manoj Bajpayee... Lagey raho baju bhai... (sic)
Milap Zaveri: Acting ke baadshah ko ghulamon ka salaam! (Salutes to the king of acting) Happy birthday Manoj Bajpayee sir!
Divya Dutta: Happy b'day Manoj! Have a super one! Lots of love.
Neeraj Ghaywan: Manoj Bajpayee, congratulations for receiving the Dadasaheb Phalke award and happy birthday.
Shirish Kunder: Happy Birthday to my new hero and current favourite, Manoj Bajpayee! Lots of love.
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