Independent films are the ones with the great possibility of keeping you on your toes, challenging your craft and skills, and forcing you to learn something new. Manoj Bajpayee Read Quote
I knew I am not star material. I cannot sing or dance, nor am I good for action. I can only perform for which strong, diverse roles are needed. Manoj Bajpayee Read Quote
There has to be some newness in the story or, at least, some aspect of the movie. I get bored if the story is told in the same way all the time. I get bored easily. Manoj Bajpayee Read Quote
John Abraham is a really good guy. We get along very well. It’s a nice thing when you have a great tuning with your co-stars, as it makes the working experience all the better. Then you look forward to working with each other every day when you are shooting. Manoj Bajpayee Read Quote
I had to either get better or leave the field. I couldn’t go back to my village as a failure. The only thing that occurred to me was that I would work hard and get better next year. I feel that my love for the craft has got me this far, and this love is still there. Manoj Bajpayee Read Quote
I have a lot of respect for PM Narendra Modi, as he works hard day and night and doesn’t sleep more than 4 hours. So I am thinking of gifting him chewing gum, as he will chew that and will take rest and take care of his health. Manoj Bajpayee Read Quote
My lowest point came when I shifted to Mumbai in 1993. Nothing was happening. This is right after I did ‘Bandit Queen.’ I had no way to tell people that I know my job. There was no casting department here. All the commercial films that were happening in those days did not have any place for me. Manoj Bajpayee Read Quote
The 10 years of theatre prepared me not only as an actor but also as a human being. It gave me the habit of reading, watching, and preserving. Manoj Bajpayee Read Quote
Struggle teaches you a lot of things, and I am happy that I witnessed a roller coaster ride. The journey has improved me as a person and made me more mature. Manoj Bajpayee Read Quote
