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Manoj Bajpayee birthday special: From Pinjar to Gangs of Wasseypur, five best performances by the National Award-winning actor

On the occasion of Manoj Bajpayee’s birthday here are his five films that every movie lover should watch at least once.

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Manoj Bajpayee birthday special: From Pinjar to Gangs to Wasseypur, five best performances by the National Award-winning actor

Manoj Bajpayee is undoubtedly one of the finest actors of our generation in the film industry. Born on April 23, 1969, in a small village named Belwa, Bihar, the three-time National Award winner is celebrating his 53rd birthday.

The actor’s foothold in Hindi cinema has helped in spanning both the commercial cinema as well as the independent. One of the most spiring aspects of his varied filmography is how well he has presented the nuance characters in every film. Be it his voice modulation or the distinctive style of delivering dialogues, everything is worth looking up to.

Making his dream come true, Manoj Bajpayee has managed to deliver several masterpieces in one career. From doing several unnoticed roles at the start of his career to winning six Filmfare Awards and two Asia Pacific Screen Awards, Birthday boy Manoj Bajpayee has come a long way. And here are the top five of his crafts from this journey called acting:

Satya (1998)

Giving much recognition to Manoj Bajpayee, Ram Gopal Varma’s Satya is arguably the best Hindi film made in the decade of the 1990s. The movie was a terrific blend of a disarming journal of Bombay with gritty gangster drama. Through this film, Manoj Bajpayee got his ultimately star-making turn with the character of Bhiku Mhatre. The actor received the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor and Filmfare Best Actor Critics Award for Satya.

Pinjar (2003)

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The earnestness and honesty of Manoj Bajpayee’s terrific supporting performance in Pinjar have made this film a must-watch. The actor plays the character of Rashid- a Muslim man who kidnaps a Punjabi Hindu bride named Puro. Portraying the role of a selfish-arrogant man, Manoj comes off as a lot more empathetic and human in the other half of the movie, and this transition shows the caliber of the actor. He also won the Special Jury National Award for Pinjar.

Gangs of Wasseypur (2012)

Anurag Kashyap’s masterpiece, Gangs of Wassepur showed the world what real cinema looks like. Manoj Bajpayee’s character Sardar Khan was a prominent one apart from many marvellous characters. He had every shade and cultural landscape which Bajpayee delivered brilliantly. Also, he has that sensitive energy in a cold form of black comedy. The movie earned several Filmfare Awards.

Aligarh (2016)

Aligarh is one of the best films ever made in the Hindi Film industry. Through Manoj Bajpayee, director Hansal Mehta gave one of the most deeply controlled character studies to Hindi cinema. The film needed restraint as well as an ode to the conviction to portray Professor Ramchandra Siras, and who other than Manoj Bajpayee would have done the job. Manoj Bajpayee combined his acquired body language with brilliant voice modulation to gift the audience with an unmistakably affecting character of Professor Siras.

Bhonsle (2019)

In this film, Manoj Bajpayee plays the role of Ganpat Rao Bhonsle. At present though, he lives in a Mumbai-based chawl and is lately retired. Manoj Bajpayee playing the role of an old man seeking a revival of his term was a treat to watch. The actor plays Bhonsle like a form in desperate need of function. His outstanding performance made him win his latest National Award in the best actor category.

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Actor Malaika Arora’s father dies after jumping off terrace, no suicide note recovered, says Mumbai Police

After receiving this shocking news, the actor’s ex-husband Arbaaz Khan also reached the residence of Malaika’s parents.

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Bollywood actor Malaika Arora’s father Anil Arora died by jumping off from the sixth floor of a residential building in Bandra, the Mumbai Police said on Wednesday, adding that no suicide note has been recovered so far from the scene.

According to police, the body has been sent for post-mortem and the case is being investigated.

Raj Tilak Roshan of DCP Zone 9 said, “The body of one Anil Arora was found. He resided on the 6th floor. We are carrying out further investigation and our team is here. We are investigating all angles in detail. Our teams are here, forensic teams are here as well. The body is being taken for postmortem. We are investigating everything in detail. Prima facie it seems to be suicide, we are conducting further investigation.”

Malaika Arora was not at home when her father committed suicide. The actor-model was reportedly in Pune and rushed back to Mumbai soon after learning about the incident. After receiving this shocking news, the actor’s ex-husband Arbaaz Khan also reached the residence of Malaika’s parents.

Malaika’s parents, Anil and Joyce Polycarp, had separated when she was 11 years old. Anil Arora, despite his daughter’s high profile, maintained a low public profile himself.

Malaika Arora, a prominent actress and television personality, has yet to issue a public statement on this tragic event. The family is reportedly in deep shock and mourning as they await further details from the investigation.

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Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh blessed with baby girl

Their family members followed suit soon after their arrival.

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Bollywood stars Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh welcomed their first, baby girl, on Sunday at Mumbai’s HN Reliance Hospital, as per the report. The arrival of the healthy baby marks a significant new chapter in the lives of Deepika and Ranveer Singh.

The couple, accompanied by their family members, were spotted arriving at the hospital on Sunday, with photographers being unable to capture clear pictures as they remained inside their curtained car. Their family members followed suit soon after their arrival.

In preparation for the baby’s arrival, the duo visited the iconic Siddhivinayak Temple in Mumbai on Friday, seeking blessings from Lord Ganesha ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi. Images and videos of Deepika in a green-colored saree with a baby bump went viral on social media.

The couple announced their pregnancy in February this year through a joint post signifying “September 2024” with adorable motifs of baby clothes, shoes, and balloons. They also shared pictures from their maternity photoshoot, showing a radiant Deepika flaunting her baby bump with Ranveer by her side.

Reports suggest that the couple might embark on this new journey in a new residence. It is rumored that Deepika and Ranveer may move into a luxurious apartment in Bandra, near superstar Shah Rukh Khan’s bungalow, Mannat. The apartment will comprise floors 16 to 19 with a private terrace once construction is complete.

Known for keeping their relationship private, Deepika and Ranveer started dating in 2013 on the set of “Goliyon Ki Rasleela: Ram-Leela” and tied the knot at Lake Como, Italy, in 2018, in an intimate ceremony with close friends and family in attendance.

Deepika Padukone’s most recent appearance in the Prabhas-starrer “Kalki 2898 AD” became the biggest blockbuster of 2024. Her upcoming project includes Rohit Shetty’s “Singham Again,” alongside husband Ranveer Singh, scheduled to release on Diwali this year.

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Akshay Kumar reveals receiving condolence messages after his films flop, says still alive

Films like Sarfira, Bade Miyan Chote Miyan, Mission Raniganj, Selfiee, Raksha Bandhan, Samrat Prithviraj, and Bachchhan Paandey were not hits.

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Akshay Kumar, a Bollywood actor, made a statement on Friday addressing recent box office failures saying it is ridiculous that people are writing sympathetic messages expressing how they feel sorry for me just because my recent film did not perform well in theaters. He added that he is not bothered by such remarks and will continue to do his work as he has done for three decades.

Films like Sarfira, Bade Miyan Chote Miyan, Mission Raniganj, Selfiee, Raksha Bandhan, Samrat Prithviraj, and Bachchhan Paandey were not hits.

Showing his positive attitude, he added, “Whatever happens in life happens for a better and bigger reason. Yes, my four or five films have not done well, so what? People are sending sympathetic messages like ‘Don’t worry’ and ‘It will be okay,’ but why?”

He also mentioned a journalist who wrote about his comeback, saying, “I called him up and inquired what ‘back’ even means. I have not gone anywhere; I am still here working on my next film.” Kumar conveyed this message to reporters at the trailer launch of Khel Khel Mein.

At the age of 56, the actor declared, “I am here, and I will continue to work. I don’t heed what presumptions and assumptions people make about me. I wake up with a productive mindset, exercise, go to work, and what I make, I do on my own. I don’t owe anything to anyone.”

Mudassar Aziz, known for directing Happy Bhag Jayegi and Pati Patni Aur Woh, is behind the comedy-drama Khel Khel Mein, which is set to compete at the box office with two other Hindi films: John Abraham’s Vedaa and Stree 2, releasing on August 15. Despite the competition, Aziz expressed his support for all the films, emphasizing a collaborative spirit within the Hindi film industry.

He stated, “We all belong to the same industry, I don’t see it as a competition. I have admiration for Amar Kaushik’s work (director of Stree 2) . I genuinely hope both of our films are a success at the box office.”

Aziz highlighted the importance of collective success for the industry, saying, “When a festive weekend arrives, it’s a chance to encourage audiences to visit cinemas. In Khel KhelMein, I’ve even included a nod to Stree as a way of saying, ‘Let’s make this a successful weekend for Hindi cinema .’

Khel Khel Mein is produced by Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, Vipul D Shah, Ashwin Varde, Rajesh Bahl, Shashikant Sinha, and Ajay Rai.

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