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Get to know... Manoj Bajpayee
Actor Manoj Bajpayee (@Bajpayee.Manoj) is humming to Bob Marley songs, starstruck over Amitabh Bachchan, and whipping up a killer meat curry
Currently I am
Glad that people have responded well to my work in Bhaiyya Ji. I’d describe the film as a look at perseverance, patience, and kindness.
On my playlist
Music by Bob Marley; Rimjhim Gire Sawan, by Kishore Kumar; Every Breath You Take, by The Police.
On my speed dial
My wife, Shabana Raza.
Today I’m craving
Meat bhaat.
A line that’s stuck in my head
Nivedan nahi, narsanhaar hoga. (There won’t be invitation, there will be genocide) from Bhaiyya Ji.
Next big splurge
Shoes.
Last thing I ordered online
Bengali food.
Advice I’d give my 18-year-old self
Calm down, everything will happen in its own time.
A secret skill I have
I cook meat curry better than anyone else I know.
A My favourite Sunday memory while growing up
My father used to cook amazing meat bhaat, no wonder I always crave it.
Superpower I wish I had
To be able to get all the kids off the streets.
My most star-struck moment so far
Meeting the legend, Amitabh Bachchan.
My favourite bad habit
Sometimes, casually, I enjoy a glass of Prosecco.
If I could travel back or forward in time…
At my age, I don’t want to travel in time. I just want to travel back to my hometown and settle down to a quiet life. But it seems impossible.
A trait I despise in people
Behaving badly with women.
I won’t leave the house without…
My backpack.
The best thing about fame
People appreciate hard work when they see it.
The worst thing about fame
People jump on you and invade your privacy.
