Manoj Bajpayee movies & biography
Manoj Bajpayee, also credited as Manoj Bajpai, is an Indian film actor born on April 23, 1969 in Belwa, West Champaran district, Bihar. He predominantly works in Hindi cinema and has also appeared in Telugu and Tamil films, and he is the recipient of two National Film Awards and two Filmfare Awards.
Quick facts
| Known for | Actor |
|---|---|
| Born | 23 April 1969 (age 57) |
| Birthplace | Belwa, West Champaran district, Bihar, India |
| Latest release | Governor (2026) |
Best Manoj Bajpayee movies
Tamanna
Gangs of Wasseypur - Part 2
Veer-Zaara
Love Sonia
Gangs of Wasseypur - Part 1
Inspector ZendeCareer overview
Manoj Bajpayee's work in the database spans more than a decade of Hindi film roles. In 2015 he played Vijender Singh in Tevar, and in 2016 he appeared as Biranchi Das in Budhia Singh: Born to Run, as Professor Siras in Aligarh, and as Godbole in Traffic. The year 2017 brought him two parts: Ranvir Singh in Naam Shabana and Govind Deshpande in Sarkar 3. In 2018 he appeared as Faizal in Love Sonia, Colonel Abhay Singh in Aiyaary, Ajay Shergill in Baaghi 2, DCP Shivansh in Satyameva Jayate, and Sushant Dubey in Missing, which he also produced. He played Man Singh in Sonchiriya in 2019, then took the lead role of Madhu Mangal Rane in the comedy Suraj Pe Mangal Bhari and played Dr. Mrityunjoy Mukerjee in Mrs. Serial Killer, both in 2020. In 2021 he was Nikhil Sood in Dial 100 and ACP Avinash Verma in Silence... Can You Hear It?. Three 2023 releases followed: Arun Batra in Gulmohar, Dasru and Bala in Joram, and PC Solanki in Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai. His latest film in the database is Inspector Zende (2025), in which he plays Inspector Madhukar Zende. He has been married to Neha since February 23, 2005.
Manoj Bajpayee movies list
| Year | Movie | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Governor | A. Ramanan | 5.5 TMDB |
| 2025 | Inspector Zende | Inspector Madhukar Zende | 6.5 TMDB |
| 2018 | Love Sonia | Faizal | 7.1 TMDB |
| 2012 | Gangs of Wasseypur - Part 2 | Sardar Khan | 7.8 TMDB |
| 2012 | Gangs of Wasseypur - Part 1 | Sardar Khan | 7.1 TMDB |
| 2010 | Raajneeti | Veerendra 'Veeru' B. Pratap | 6.3 TMDB |
| 2009 | Jugaad | Sandip | 5.3 TMDB |
| 2007 | Swami | Swami | 6.5 TMDB |
| 2005 | Bewafaa | Dil Arora | 4.5 TMDB |
| 2004 | Veer-Zaara | Razaa Shirazi | 7.5 TMDB |
| 2003 | LOC: Kargil | Grenadier Yogendra Singh Yadav | 5.6 TMDB |
| 1998 | Tamanna | Salim | 7.9 TMDB |
Manoj Bajpayee web series
| Year | Series | Role | Episodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Ray | Musafir Ali | 4 |
| 2019 | The Family Man | Srikant Tiwari | 26 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Manoj Bajpayee's latest movie?
His latest film in our database is Inspector Zende (2025), in which he plays Inspector Madhukar Zende.
What early work is listed for Manoj Bajpayee?
The earliest film by year in our database is Tevar (2015), in which he plays Vijender Singh.
When and where was Manoj Bajpayee born?
He was born on April 23, 1969 in Belwa, West Champaran district, Bihar, India.
Which films is Manoj Bajpayee best known for?
His biography names Gangs of Wasseypur (2012), Special 26 (2013) and Veer-Zaara (2004) as his known work; the database also includes Aligarh (2016), Sonchiriya (2019) and Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai (2023).
Page last updated 23 October 2026. Facts from TMDB; how we write these pages: editorial policy.