Exclusive: 'The Family Man' actor Manoj Bajpayee on completing 100 films in the industry: I never stopped working hard, everyone should do the same

Throughout his professional journey, Bajpayee has gained recognition for his unwavering dedication and commitment to every role, frequently delving deeply into the personas he portrays.

Manoj Bajpayee has reached a remarkable milestone in his acting career by completing his 100th film. Born on April 23, 1969, in a small village in Bihar, Manoj always aspired to be an actor. Despite initial rejections from the National School of Drama, his perseverance paid off as he began his acting journey with roles in films like 'Bandit Queen" (1994) and 'Drohkaal'(1994). His breakthrough came with 'Satya' (1998), where he played the iconic role of Bhiku Mhatre, which earned him the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor and a Filmfare Critics Award.

Manoi's upcoming film 'BhaiyaJi' will be his 100th film and the actor shared his happiness.

Manoj also shared his success mantra and revealed how he has managed to reached the milestone of 100 films. He said, "No matter how successful you become, you should always keep working hard. This is my 100th film. One film doesn't make or break everything, so you should never stop putting in the effort. Keep working hard over the years—that's my mantra. Actually, the end of a film's release doesn't excite me; it's the shooting process that I find exciting. I never imagined I would complete 100 films in the industry."

Over the years, Manoj has shown his versatility by taking on a variety of roles across different genres. Notable films in his career include 'Pinjar' (2003), where he won a Special Jury National Award, 'Raajneeti"' (2010), and the two-part crime epic 'Gangs of Wasseypur' (2012). His role in 'Aligarh' (2016), where he portrayed Professor Ramchandra Siras, was critically acclaimed, earning him another Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actor and a Best Actor Award at the Asia Pacific Screen Awards. Most recently, he starred in films like 'Bhonsle' (2018), for which he received a National Film Award for Best Actor, and "Gulmohar" (2023)

Throughout his career, Bajpayee has been known for his dedication and commitment to each role, often immersing himself fully into the characters he plays.

As he celebrates this significant career achievement, his journey highlights the importance of resilience and hard work in achieving success in the competitive film industry.