{{Short description|Indian Actor( Born 1965)}} {{Use Indian English|date=October 2024}} {{Use dmy dates|date=October 2024}} {{Infobox person | name = Manoj Bakshi | image = | caption = a film seen still | alt = Manoj Bakshi | birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1965|10|13}} | birth_place = New Delhi, India | occupation = Actor | years_active = 1980–present }}
'''Manoj Bakshi''' is an Indian actor who acts in films, television and theatre.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Bajrangi Bhaijaan gave me recognition: Manoj Bakshi |url=https://thepatriot.in/show-reel/bajrangi-bhaijaan-gave-me-recognition-manoj-bakshi-55397/amp |access-date=2025-05-18 |website=thepatriot.in}}</ref> He is famous for his roles in ''Bajrangi Bhaijaan'' (2015),<ref name="Bajrangi Bhaijaan">{{cite news |title=Mr India Manhunt 2017 : Delhi boy Gaurang Arora bags title |url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/lifestyle/news-mr-india-manhunt-2017-title-delhi-boy-gaurang-arora-bags-title-409688 |access-date=27 February 2020 |publisher=India Tv News |date=1 November 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Bareilly students visit the sets of a crime show, learn about different aspects of TV industry |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bareilly/bareilly-students-visit-the-sets-of-a-crime-show-learn-about-different-aspects-of-tv-industry/articleshow/59189576.cms |access-date=27 February 2020 |publisher=Times Of India |date=17 June 2017}}</ref> ''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.<ref name="Give me any role">{{cite news |title=Give me any role: Manoj Bakshi - Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Give-me-any-role-Manoj-Bakshi/articleshow/7539453.cms |access-date=27 February 2020 |work=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Shooting for ''Doordarshan'' the film was ''a nice ride of nostalgia'' |url=https://www.outlookindia.com/newsscroll/shooting-for-doordarshan-the-film-was-a-nice-ride-of-nostalgia/1746353 |access-date=27 February 2020 |issue=27 February 2020 |publisher=IANS}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Rakul Preet's brother Aman Preet, to make B'wood debut with Ram Rajya |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/2020/feb/26/rakul-preets-brother-aman-preet-to-make-bwood-debut-with-ram-rajya-2108941.html |access-date=27 February 2020 |work=The New Indian Express |publisher=The New Indian Express}}</ref>
==Early life== Bakshi is a Punjabi.<ref>{{cite news |last1=D’Cruz |first1=Caroline |date=22 February 2011 |title=Give me any role: Manoj Bakshi |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/give-me-any-role-manoj-bakshi/articleshow/7539453.cms |work=The Times of India |access-date=31 October 2024}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite journal |last1=Films |first1=Adharshila |title=Adharshila Films: Manoj Bakshi |journal=Adharshila Films |date=28 May 2011 |url=http://adharshilafilms.blogspot.com/2011/05/manoj-bakshi.html?m=1}}</ref>
==Career==
The Pakistani policeman's role in the superhit movie ''Bajrangi Bhaijaan'' with Salman Khan brought him a new identity in the Bollywood industry.<ref>{{cite news |title=बजरंगी भाईजान केपाकिस्तानी पुलिस अफसर का कालका से लगाव |url=https://www.jagran.com/punjab/chandigarh-bollywood-actor-manoj-bakshi-reached-kalka-17836931.html |access-date=27 February 2020 |work=Dainik Jagran |publisher=Dainik Jagran |language=hi}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite news |title=पानीपत फिल्म में राजा सूरजमल की भूमिका पर क्यों नाराज हैं जाट |url=https://hindi.news18.com/news/knowledge/why-jats-protest-against-panipat-film-over-protrayal-of-bharatpur-king-maharaja-surajmal-dlva-2677924.html |access-date=27 February 2020 |work=News18 India |date=1 January 1970}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Hundreds in Rajasthan protest over 'wrong facts' in 'Panipat' |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/2019/dec/08/hundreds-in-rajasthan-protest-over-wrong-facts-in-panipat-2073273.html |access-date=27 February 2020 |work=The New Indian Express}}</ref>
==Filmography==
{| class="wikitable" |+Key | style="background:#FFFFCC;"| {{dagger|alt=Films that have not yet been released}} | Denotes films that have not yet been released |} {| class="wikitable sortable" |- ! Year !! Film !! Role !! Notes |- | 2000 || ''Kya Kehna''|| Principal of Madhuban|| |- | 2008 || ''Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye!'' || Dr. Handa associate || |- | 2010|| ''Do Dooni Chaar'' || Dada Popley || |- | 2011 || ''Delhi Belly'' || Father || |- | 2011 || ''Hair Is Falling'' || || |- | 2011 || ''No One Killed Jessica'' || Lawyer || <ref name="Give me any role" /> |- | 2011 || ''Hum Do Bhagode'' || || |- | 2012 || ''Ab Hoga Dharna Unlimited'' || Kantelel|| |- | 2012 || ''Hate Story'' || || |- | 2012 || ''Miss Lovely'' || Heera || |- | 2012 || ''Jab Tak Hai Jaan'' || Mr. Kapoor || |- | 2013 || ''Jolly LLB'' || Cop Mukesh || |- | 2013 || ''Dreamz: The Movie'' || Sheikh || |- | 2013 || ''Kajarya'' || Gourav Bhatnagar - Police Inspector || |- | 2014 || ''Khwaabb!'' || Baldev SIngh|| |- | 2014 || ''Unfreedom'' || Prithu || |- | 2014 || ''Dear Vs Bear'' || Anne Father || |- | 2014 || ''Mumbai Delhi Mumbai'' || Old Sardarji|| |- | 2014 || ''The Lost Salesman of Delhi'' || Bhatiaa || |- | 2014 || ''Hum Hai Teen Khurafaati'' || |- | 2015 || ''Bajrangi Bhaijaan'' || Qureshi (Pakistani Police man) || <ref name="Bajrangi Bhaijaan" /> |- | 2015 || ''Mukhtiar Chadha'' || Mr. Sharma || |- | 2016 || ''Gori Tere Pyaar Mein'' || Kareena Kapoor Khan's Father || |- | 2016 || ''Happy Bhaag Jayegi'' ||Zia Rehmani|| |- | 2016 ||''Junooniyat''|| Yash's Father|| |- | 2016 || ''Madaari'' || Govind Bakshi || |- | 2018 || ''Hamari Paltan'' || || <ref name="Hamari Paltan">{{cite news |last1=Hungama |first1=Bollywood |title=First look of the film Hamari Paltan : Bollywood News - Bollywood Hungama |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/first-look-film-hamari-paltan/ |access-date=28 February 2020 |date=26 September 2017 |language=en}}</ref> |- | 2018 || ''When Obama Loved Osama'' || || <ref>{{cite news |title=When Obama Loved Osama Movie: Showtimes, Review, Trailer, Posters, News & Videos {{!}} eTimes |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-details/when-obama-loved-osama/movieshow/63478903.cms |access-date=28 February 2020}}</ref> |- | 2019 || ''San 84 Justice'' || Janardan || <ref>{{cite news |title=Lights, camera and heavy action on the sets of 'San'84 Justice' - Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/lights-camera-and-heavy-action-on-the-sets-of-san84-justice/articleshow/70103363.cms |access-date=27 February 2020 |work=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref> |- | 2019 || ''Panipat'' || Surajmal || <ref>{{cite news |title=#BoycottPanipat trends as Rajasthan locals protest depiction of Jat ruler |url=https://www.theweek.in/news/entertainment/2019/12/08/boycottpanipat-trends-as-rajasthan-locals-protest-depiction-of-jat-ruler.html |access-date=3 September 2020 |work=The Week |language=en}}</ref> |- |2020 ||''Doordarshan''|| Hindi Teacher ||<ref>{{cite news |title=Doordarshan - A Beautiful and Praise Worthy Debut Production |url=https://www.mid-day.com/articles/doordarshan---a-beautiful-and-praise-worthy-debut-production/22647221 |access-date=28 February 2020 |work=mid-day |date=28 February 2020 |language=en}}</ref> |- |2020 ||''Kaamyaab''|| 80s Villain || <ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-11-07 |title=Sanjay Mishra Shines in 'Kaamyaab': A Tribute to Bollywood's Unsung Heroes - YPBB News |url=https://www.ypbbnews.com/entertainment/movie/sanjay-mishra-shines-in-kaamyaab-a-tribute-to-bollywoods-unsung-heroes/ |access-date=2025-01-07 |language=en-US}}</ref> |- |2020 |Atithi Kab Aoge Shhamshan |Mahaprabhu |<ref>{{Cite web |title=Atithi Kab Aoge Shhamshan (2020) Cast - Actor, Actress, Director, Producer, Music Director |url=https://www.cinestaan.com/movies/atithi-kab-aoge-shhamshan-43181/cast-crew |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220226191703/https://www.cinestaan.com/movies/atithi-kab-aoge-shhamshan-43181/cast-crew |url-status=live |archive-date=26 February 2022 |access-date=28 February 2023 |website=Cinestaan}}</ref> |- |2020 |style="background:#FFFFCC;"|''Mehroom'' {{dagger}}|||| |- |2021 ||''Ek Nashebaaz'' {{dagger}}|| drug dealer in rehab || |- |2022 |''10 Nahi 40'' |- |2022 |''Ramrajya'' {{dagger}}|| Cercle officer ||<ref>{{Cite web |title=10 नहीं 40 - आधिकारिक ट्रेलर {{!}} डॉ. जे.एस रंधावा |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/hindi/videos/10-nahi-40-official-trailer-dr-j-s-randhawa-224568/ |access-date=14 March 2022 |website=Bollywood Hungama Hindi |language=hi}}</ref> | | |- |2023 |''Pyar Ki Policy'' |Judge |<ref>{{Cite web |title=Meerut: "प्यार की पॉलिसी" की शूटिंग का हुआ शुभारंभ, मेरठ के कलाकार भी निभाएंगे मुख्य किरदार |url=https://www.amarujala.com/uttar-pradesh/meerut/meerut-the-shooting-of-pyaar-ki-policy-begins-the-actors-of-meerut-are-also-involved |access-date=28 February 2023 |website=Amar Ujala |language=hi}}</ref> | | |- |2023 |''Gadar 2'' |Yahya Khan | |}
==References== {{reflist|2}}
==External links== *{{IMDb name|nm3438304}} * {{Instagram|imanojbakshi}} * {{Facebook|IamManojBakshi}}
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{{DEFAULTSORT:Bakshi, Manoj}} Category:1960 births Category:Living people Category:Indian male film actors Category:Male actors from New Delhi Category:Indian male television actors Category:Indian male stage actors Category:Indian male screenwriters Category:Delhi University alumni Category:Male actors in Hindi cinema Category:Film directors from Delhi