Shah Rukh Khan was born for commercial cinema: Manoj Bajpayee

While Manoj travelled the road of unconventional cinema, King Khan took the path to stardom with masala commercial films. Asked whether he regrets not taking route of the commercial cinema, Manoj said Shah Rukh Khan was born for commercial cinema while he is content what he is doing.

Bollywood fans are well aware that actor Manoj Bajpayee and Bollywood’s romance king Shah Rukh Khan studied acting together.While Manoj travelled the road of unconventional cinema, King Khan took the path to stardom with masala commercial films.

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When asked whether he regrets not taking route of the commercial cinema, Manoj said Shah Rukh Khan was born for commercial cinema while he is content what he is doing.

“Shah Rukh was born to do commercial cinema and I was born to do what I am doing, what I am known for. Shah Rukh has done extremely well in the category he has chosen for himself and we all are really proud of him and I really hope I keep making him proud.”

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The Gangs of Wasseypur star will soon be seen in film ‘Budhia Singh: Born To Run’ which is based on the youngest marathon runner of the country.

The film released on August 5.

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