Manoj Bakshi

Manoj Bakshi is an Indian actor who acts in films, television and theatre.^[1] He is famous for his roles in Bajrangi Bhaijaan (2015),^[2][3] 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 and Rahul Music Channel.^[4][5][6]

Manoj Bakshi
Born	(1965-10-13) 13 October 1965 (age 59) New Delhi, India
Occupation	Actor
Years active	1980–present

Early life

Bakshi is a Punjabi.^[7] 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.^[8]

Career

The Pakistani policeman's role in the superhit movie Bajrangi Bhaijaan with Salman Khan brought him a new identity in the Bollywood industry.^[9] 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.^[10][11]

Filmography

Key

†	Denotes films that have not yet been released

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	[4]
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)	[2]
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		[12]
2018	When Obama Loved Osama		[13]
2019	San 84 Justice	Janardan	[14]
2019	Panipat	Surajmal	[15]
2020	Doordarshan	Hindi Teacher	[16]
2020	Kaamyaab	80s Villain	[17]
2020	Atithi Kab Aoge Shhamshan	Mahaprabhu	[18]
2020	Mehroom †
2021	Ek Nashebaaz †	drug dealer in rehab
2022	10 Nahi 40
2022	Ramrajya †	Cercle officer	[19]
2023	Pyar Ki Policy	Judge	[20]