Manoj Bakshi

Manoj Bakshi is an Indian actor who acts in films, television and theatre. He is famous for his roles in Bajrangi Bhaijaan (2015), Delhi Belly (2011), Jab Tak Hai Jaan (2012), Gori Tere Pyaar Mein (2013), Junooniyat (2016), Madaari (2016) and Hamari Paltan (2018). He has also worked in the film Dear Vs Bear and many more with Haryanvi actor Uttar Kumar and Rahul Music Channel.

Early life

Bakshi is a Punjabi. He began his career as a theatre artist in 1980. He has worked in plays in Uttar Pradesh for 18 years. Bakshi has performed key roles in many plays such as Mahabhoj, Chandramukhi, Jis Lahore Nai Vekhya O Jamyai Nai, Curfew, Muawze, Til Ka Taad, Dil Ki Dukaan, Kath Ki Gadi, Baby, Yaaddasht Mubarak, Heroine No.1, Chor Nikal Ke Bhaga, Samaryatra, Is Dard Ki Dawa Kahaan and more.

Career

The Pakistani policeman's role in the superhit movie Bajrangi Bhaijaan with Salman Khan brought him a new identity in the Bollywood industry. Bakshi has worked with seasoned actors like Govinda, Rishi Kapoor, Neetu Singh, Ranbir Kapoor and all the Khans.

He also appeared in the movie Panipat as a very controversial character, Maharaja Surajmal. It was a short role of ruler of Bharatpur in Rajasthan, India. In the film, Maratha warrior Sadashiv Rao Bhau (a character played by Arjun Kapoor) asks Surajmal for help to defeat the Afghans, but he demands the Agra Fort in return. As his demand remained unfulfilled, he refused to help Sadashiv.

Filmography

External links

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