| Manoj Bakshi | |
| Birth Date: | 1965 10, df=yes |
| Birth Place: | New Delhi, India |
| Height: | 1.9 m |
| Occupation: | Actor |
| Yearsactive: | 1980–present |
Manoj Bakshi is an Indian actor who acts in films, television and theatre. He is famous for his roles in Bajrangi Bhaijaan (2015),[1] [2] 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 a rustic film Dear Vs Bear and many more with Haryanvi actor Uttar Kumar and Rahul Music Channel.[3] [4] [5]
Bakshi 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.[6]
The Pakistani policeman's role in the superhit movie Bajrangi Bhaijaan with Salman Khan brought him a new identity in the Bollywood industry.[7] 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 Hindu Jat ruler of Bharatpur in Rajasthan, India. In the film, Maratha warrior Sadashiv Rao Bhau (a character played by Arjun Kapoor) asks Maharaja 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.[8] [9]
| Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| Year | Film | Role | Notes | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Kya Kehna | Principal of Madhuban | ||||
| 2021 | Secret Pocketmaar | |||||
| 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 | ||||
| 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 (हम हैं तीन खुराफाती) | |||||
| 2015 | Bajrangi Bhaijaan | Qureshi (Pakistani Police man) | ||||
| 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 | [10] | ||||
| 2018 | When Obama Loved Osama | [11] | ||||
| 2019 | San 84 Justice | Janardan | [12] | |||
| 2019 | Panipat | King Surajmal | [13] | |||
| 2020 | Doordarshan | Hindi Teacher | [14] | |||
| 2020 | Kaamyaab | 80s Villain | [15] | |||
| 2020 | Atithi Kab Aoge Shhamshan | Mahaprabhu | [16] | |||
| 2020 | Mehroom | |||||
| 2021 | Ek Nashebaaz | drug dealer in rehab | ||||
| 2022 | 10 Nahi 40 | |||||
| 2022 | Ramrajya | Cercle officer | [17] | |||
| 2023 | Pyar Ki Policy | Judge | [18] |