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{{Short description|Indian Actor( Born 1965)}}
{{Use Indian English|date=October 2024}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=October 2024}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Manoj Bakshi
| image =
| caption = a film seen still
| alt = Manoj Bakshi
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1965|10|13}}
| birth_place = [[New Delhi]], India
| occupation = Actor
| yearsactive = 1980–present
}}

'''Manoj Bakshi''' is an Indian actor who acts in films, television and theatre.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Bajrangi Bhaijaan gave me recognition: Manoj Bakshi |url=https://thepatriot.in/show-reel/bajrangi-bhaijaan-gave-me-recognition-manoj-bakshi-55397/amp |access-date=2025-05-18 |website=thepatriot.in}}</ref> He is famous for his roles in ''[[Bajrangi Bhaijaan]]'' (2015),<ref name="Bajrangi Bhaijaan">{{cite news |title=Mr India Manhunt 2017 : Delhi boy Gaurang Arora bags title |url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/lifestyle/news-mr-india-manhunt-2017-title-delhi-boy-gaurang-arora-bags-title-409688 |access-date=27 February 2020 |publisher=India Tv News |date=1 November 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Bareilly students visit the sets of a crime show, learn about different aspects of TV industry |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bareilly/bareilly-students-visit-the-sets-of-a-crime-show-learn-about-different-aspects-of-tv-industry/articleshow/59189576.cms |access-date=27 February 2020 |publisher=Times Of India |date=17 June 2017}}</ref> ''[[Delhi Belly (film)|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.<ref name="Give me any role">{{cite news |title=Give me any role: Manoj Bakshi - Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Give-me-any-role-Manoj-Bakshi/articleshow/7539453.cms |access-date=27 February 2020 |work=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Shooting for ''Doordarshan'' the film was ''a nice ride of nostalgia'' |url=https://www.outlookindia.com/newsscroll/shooting-for-doordarshan-the-film-was-a-nice-ride-of-nostalgia/1746353 |access-date=27 February 2020 |issue=27 February 2020 |publisher=IANS}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Rakul Preet's brother Aman Preet, to make B'wood debut with Ram Rajya |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/2020/feb/26/rakul-preets-brother-aman-preet-to-make-bwood-debut-with-ram-rajya-2108941.html |access-date=27 February 2020 |work=The New Indian Express |publisher=The New Indian Express}}</ref>

==Early life==
Bakshi is a [[Punjabis|Punjabi]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=D’Cruz |first1=Caroline |date=22 February 2011 |title=Give me any role: Manoj Bakshi |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/give-me-any-role-manoj-bakshi/articleshow/7539453.cms |work=The Times of India |access-date=31 October 2024}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite journal |last1=Films |first1=Adharshila |title=Adharshila Films: Manoj Bakshi |journal=Adharshila Films |date=28 May 2011 |url=http://adharshilafilms.blogspot.com/2011/05/manoj-bakshi.html?m=1}}</ref>

==Career==

The Pakistani policeman's role in the superhit movie ''Bajrangi Bhaijaan'' with Salman Khan brought him a new identity in the Bollywood industry.<ref>{{cite news |title=बजरंगी भाईजान केपाकिस्तानी पुलिस अफसर का कालका से लगाव |url=https://www.jagran.com/punjab/chandigarh-bollywood-actor-manoj-bakshi-reached-kalka-17836931.html |access-date=27 February 2020 |work=Dainik Jagran |publisher=Dainik Jagran |language=hi}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite news |title=पानीपत फिल्म में राजा सूरजमल की भूमिका पर क्यों नाराज हैं जाट |url=https://hindi.news18.com/news/knowledge/why-jats-protest-against-panipat-film-over-protrayal-of-bharatpur-king-maharaja-surajmal-dlva-2677924.html |access-date=27 February 2020 |work=News18 India |date=1 January 1970}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Hundreds in Rajasthan protest over 'wrong facts' in 'Panipat' |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/2019/dec/08/hundreds-in-rajasthan-protest-over-wrong-facts-in-panipat-2073273.html |access-date=27 February 2020 |work=The New Indian Express}}</ref>

==Filmography==

{| class="wikitable"
|+Key
| style="background:#FFFFCC;"| {{dagger|alt=Films that have not yet been released}}
| Denotes films that have not yet been released
|}
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! 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 (film)|Delhi Belly]]'' || Father ||
|-
| 2011 || ''[[Hair Is Falling]]'' || ||
|-
| 2011 || ''[[No One Killed Jessica]]'' || Lawyer || <ref name="Give me any role" />
|-
| 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) || <ref name="Bajrangi Bhaijaan" />
|-
| 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]]'' || || <ref name="Hamari Paltan">{{cite news |last1=Hungama |first1=Bollywood |title=First look of the film Hamari Paltan : Bollywood News - Bollywood Hungama |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/first-look-film-hamari-paltan/ |access-date=28 February 2020 |date=26 September 2017 |language=en}}</ref>
|-
| 2018 || ''When Obama Loved Osama'' || || <ref>{{cite news |title=When Obama Loved Osama Movie: Showtimes, Review, Trailer, Posters, News & Videos {{!}} eTimes |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-details/when-obama-loved-osama/movieshow/63478903.cms |access-date=28 February 2020}}</ref>
|-
| 2019 || ''San 84 Justice'' || Janardan || <ref>{{cite news |title=Lights, camera and heavy action on the sets of 'San'84 Justice' - Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/lights-camera-and-heavy-action-on-the-sets-of-[[san84-justice]]/articleshow/70103363.cms |access-date=27 February 2020 |work=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref>
|-
| 2019 || ''[[Panipat (film)|Panipat]]'' || [[Surajmal]] || <ref>{{cite news |title=#BoycottPanipat trends as Rajasthan locals protest depiction of Jat ruler |url=https://www.theweek.in/news/entertainment/2019/12/08/boycottpanipat-trends-as-rajasthan-locals-protest-depiction-of-jat-ruler.html |access-date=3 September 2020 |work=The Week |language=en}}</ref>
|-
|2020 ||''[[Doordarshan (film)|Doordarshan]]''|| Hindi Teacher ||<ref>{{cite news |title=Doordarshan - A Beautiful and Praise Worthy Debut Production |url=https://www.mid-day.com/articles/doordarshan---a-beautiful-and-praise-worthy-debut-production/22647221 |access-date=28 February 2020 |work=mid-day |date=28 February 2020 |language=en}}</ref>
|-
|2020 ||''[[Kaamyaab]]''|| 80s Villain || <ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-11-07 |title=Sanjay Mishra Shines in ‘Kaamyaab’: A Tribute to Bollywood’s Unsung Heroes - YPBB News |url=https://www.ypbbnews.com/entertainment/movie/sanjay-mishra-shines-in-kaamyaab-a-tribute-to-bollywoods-unsung-heroes/ |access-date=2025-01-07 |language=en-US}}</ref>
|-
|2020
|[[Atithi Kab Aoge Shhamshan]]
|Mahaprabhu
|<ref>{{Cite web |title=Atithi Kab Aoge Shhamshan (2020) Cast - Actor, Actress, Director, Producer, Music Director |url=https://www.cinestaan.com/movies/atithi-kab-aoge-shhamshan-43181/cast-crew |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220226191703/https://www.cinestaan.com/movies/atithi-kab-aoge-shhamshan-43181/cast-crew |url-status=live |archive-date=26 February 2022 |access-date=28 February 2023 |website=Cinestaan}}</ref>
|-
|2020
|style="background:#FFFFCC;"|''Mehroom'' {{dagger}}||||
|-
|2021 ||''[[Ek Nashebaaz]]'' {{dagger}}|| drug dealer in rehab ||
|-
|2022
|''[[10 Nahi 40]]''
|-
|2022
|''[[Ramrajya (2022 film)|Ramrajya]]'' {{dagger}}|| Cercle officer ||<ref>{{Cite web |title=10 नहीं 40 - आधिकारिक ट्रेलर {{!}} डॉ. जे.एस रंधावा |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/hindi/videos/10-nahi-40-official-trailer-dr-j-s-randhawa-224568/ |access-date=14 March 2022 |website=Bollywood Hungama Hindi |language=hi}}</ref>
|
|
|-
|2023
|''Pyar Ki Policy''
|Judge
|<ref>{{Cite web |title=Meerut: "प्यार की पॉलिसी" की शूटिंग का हुआ शुभारंभ, मेरठ के कलाकार भी निभाएंगे मुख्य किरदार |url=https://www.amarujala.com/uttar-pradesh/meerut/meerut-the-shooting-of-pyaar-ki-policy-begins-the-actors-of-meerut-are-also-involved |access-date=28 February 2023 |website=Amar Ujala |language=hi}}</ref>
|
|
|-
|2023
|''[[Gadar 2]]''
|[[Yahya Khan]]
|
|}

==References==
{{reflist|2}}

==External links==
*{{IMDb name|nm3438304}}
* {{Instagram|imanojbakshi}}
* {{Facebook|IamManojBakshi}}

{{Authority control}}

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[[Category:1960 births]]
[[Category:Living people]]
[[Category:Indian male film actors]]
[[Category:Male actors from New Delhi]]
[[Category:Indian male television actors]]
[[Category:Indian male stage actors]]
[[Category:Indian male screenwriters]]
[[Category:Delhi University alumni]]
[[Category:Male actors in Hindi cinema]]
[[Category:Film directors from Delhi]]

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WaldoOakes4 at 12:43, 3 February 2026