Manoj Bajpayee: A Star in His Own Right!

There are few actors in India who have done a great deal of mainstream acting without turning into a star. Manoj Bajpayee, whose latest role is of a traffic police constable in Traffic, belongs to that exclusive category.

He has been sturdily performing his roles for more than two decades now, winning acclaim and awards in the process. But widespread recognition is something that has eluded him for most of his career.

However, something has changed lately. His performances in the past few years have elevated him to an important stature: He is now considered as a force to be reckoned with; an actor to be both recognised and appreciated.

Let’s trace the stages in his unique career:

The Struggler Phase