Manoj Bakshi is an Indian actor who works in theatre, film and television industries. His best known works include the films “Delhi Belly” (2011), “Jab Tak Hai Jaan” (2012), “Gori Tere Pyaar Mein” (2013), “Bajrangi Bhaijaan” (2015), “Junooniyat” (2016), Madaari (2016) and Hamari Paltan (2018).
Wiki/Biography
Manoj Bakshi was born on Wednesday, October 13, 1965, in New Delhi, India (age 58; as of 2023). His zodiac sign is Libra. He was educated at DAV School, Chennai and Don Bosco Mat School. gentlemen. Second. School, Chennai. After that, he went to Delhi University and Vikramajit Singh Sanatan Dharma College in Uttar Pradesh for higher education.
appearance
Height: 6′3″
Weight (approximately): 95 kg
Hair Color: Salt and Pepper
Eye color: dark brown
Body measurements (approximately): Bust: 44 inches; Waist: 40 inches; Biceps: 13 inches
family
Parents and siblings
His father’s name was SP Bakshi. He has a younger sister named Ritu Bakshi.
wife and children
Manjo Bakshi is married.
He has two children; a son and a daughter. His son’s name is Karan Bakshi and his daughter’s name is Shreya Bakshi.
Profession
theater
Manoj Bakshi entered the acting world in 1980 as a theater artist. He has been acting in various plays in Uttar Pradesh for 18 years. Some of his famous plays include Chandramukhi, Jis Lahore Nai Vekhya O Jamyai Nai, Curfew, Yaaddasht Mubarak, Heroine No.1, Chor Nikal Ke Bhaga, Mahabhoj, Muawze, Til Ka Taad, Dil Ki Dukaan, Samaryatra, Is Dard Ki Dawa Kahaan , Kath Ki Gadi, Baby and many more.
Movie
Hindi
Manoj has appeared in many Bollywood films, mostly in supporting roles. In 2000, he made his debut in the Hindi film industry by playing the role of Principal Madhuban in the film “Kya Kehna”.
After that, he starred in the movie “Lucky! 》Lucky Oye! (2008), Do Dooni Chaar (2010), Delhi Belly (2010), Nobody Killed Jessica (2011), The Hair Is Falling (2011), Hum Do Bhagode (2011), Ab Hoga Dharna Unlimited (2012) , Hate Story (2012), Miss Lovely (2012), Jab Tak Hai Jaan (2012), Jolly LLB (2013), Dreamz: The Movie (2013), Kajarya (2013), Khwaabb! (2014), Not Free (2014), Dear and the Bear (2014), Mumbai Delhi Mumbai (2014), Lost Salesman of Delhi (2014), Bajrangi Bhaijaan (2015), Gori Tere Pyaar Mein (2016), Happy Bhaag Jayegi ( 2016), Junooniyat (2016), Madaari (2016), When Obama Loved Osama (2018), San 84 Justice (2019), Panipat (2019), Doordarshan (2020), Kaamyaab (2020), Secret Pocketmaar ( 2021), 10 Nahi 40 (2022), Pyaar Ki Policy (2023) and many more.
In the movie Bajrangi Bhaijaan (2015), he played the role of Qureshi (Pakistani police officer) and gained great popularity.
In the movie Panipat (2019), he played the controversial role of King Surajmal, which also received a lot of appreciation and popularity.
Han Yangwei
Manoj has acted in Haryanvi films like “Hero No. 1”, “Chindi Pahalwan”, etc.
Bhojpur
Some of his Bhojpuri films include Thavey Ki Bhwani, Jiyana Ke Aar Par, Pyar Karla Lage Na Dahej, Pyasi Aatma, etc.
punjabi
He has also acted in some Punjabi movies like Mukhtyaar Chadha, Kudi Serr Munda Sawa Serr, etc.
web series
Manoj has acted in several web series such as It’s My Pleasure (2020), Purvanchal Diaries (2021), Golden Harvest (2022), and others.
Awards, Honors, Achievements
- Manoj Bakshi has received several awards and honors.
Favorites
Facts / Trivia
- Manoj Bakshi has a special bond with the small town of Kalka in Panchkula district. Whenever he travels to Shimla (HP), he visits Kalka and spends time with his relatives there.
- He is often invited as the chief guest at various occasions and events.
- He often goes to the gym to keep fit.
- Manoj was often seen drinking and smoking on various occasions.
- He is an environmentalist and is often seen planting trees on various occasions.
- Manoj Bakshi prefers drama to movies. He feels that artists can get real-time reactions from the audience when they do drama. But on the other hand, the theater is smaller for financial reasons.
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