Manoj Bakshi is an Indian actor who acts in films, television and theatre. He is famous for his roles in ''

Bajrangi Bhaijaan ''Bajrangi Bhaijaan'' () is a 2015 Indian Hindi-language comedy-drama film co-written and directed by Kabir Khan, based on an original story by screenwriter V. Vijayendra Prasad, and produced by Salman Khan, Rockline Venkatesh and Kabir Kha ...

'' (2015), '' Delhi Belly'' (2011), ''

Jab Tak Hai Jaan ''Jab Tak Hai Jaan'' (), also simply known as ''JTHJ'', is a 2012 Indian Hindi-language romantic drama film directed by Yash Chopra and written and produced by his son Aditya Chopra under their banner Yash Raj Films. The film stars Shah Rukh ...

'' (2012), ''

Gori Tere Pyaar Mein ''Gori Tere Pyaar Mein'' () is a 2013 Indian Hindi-language romantic comedy film written and directed by Punit Malhotra. Produced by Karan Johar under the banner Dharma Productions, the film stars Imran Khan and Kareena Kapoor. Plot Sriram ...

'' (2013), ''

Junooniyat ''Junooniyat'' () is a 2016 Indian Hindi-language romantic drama film written and directed by Vivek Agnihotri. Produced by Bhushan Kumar under his T-Series banner, it stars Pulkit Samrat and Yami Gautam. The film released worldwide on 24 ...

'' (2016), '' Madaari'' (2016) and ''Hamari Paltan'' (2018). He has also worked in a rustic film ''Dear Vs Bear'' and many more with Haryanvi actor

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and Rahul Music Channel.

Early life

Bakshi began his career as a theatre artist in 1980. He has worked in plays in

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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.

Career

The Pakistani policeman's role in the superhit movie ''Bajrangi Bhaijaan'' with Salman Khan brought him a new identity in the Bollywood industry. 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 Suraj Mal (13 February 1707 – 25 December 1763) was a Jat ruler of Bharatpur in present-day state of Rajasthan. Under him, the Jat rule covered the present-day districts of Agra, Aligarh, Bharatpur, Dholpur, Etawa, Hathras, Mainpuri, ...

. 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 Arjun Kapoor (born 26 June 1985) is an Indian actor working in Hindi films. Born to the Surinder Kapoor family, he is the son of film producer Boney Kapoor and Mona Shourie. Kapoor made his acting debut in 2012 with romance '' Ishaqzaade'' whic ...

) 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.

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* * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Bakshi, Manoj 1960 births Living people Indian male film actors Male actors from Delhi People from Delhi Indian male television actors Indian male stage actors Indian male screenwriters Delhi University alumni Male actors in Hindi cinema Film directors from Delhi