Manoj Bakshi is an Indian actor who acts in films, television and theatre. He is famous for his roles in Bajrangi Bhaijaan (2015), 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 with Haryanvi actor Uttar Kumar.
Early life Bakshi is a Punjabi. 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.
Career
The Pakistani policeman's role in the superhit movie Bajrangi Bhaijaan with Salman Khan brought him a new identity in the Bollywood industry. Bakshi has worked with seasoned actors like Govinda, Rishi Kapoor, Neetu Kapoor, Ranbir Kapoor and all the Khans.
He also appeared in the movie Panipat as a very controversial character, Suraj Mal. It was a short role of ruler of Bharatpur in Rajasthan, India. In the film, Maratha warrior Sadashivrao 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 Sadashivrao Bhau.
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 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 2015 Bajrangi Bhaijaan Qureshi (Pakistani Police man) 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 2018 When Obama Loved Osama 2019 San 84 Justice Janardan 2019 Panipat Surajmal 2020 Doordarshan Hindi Teacher 2020 Kaamyaab 80s Villain 2020Atithi Kab Aoge ShhamshanMahaprabhu2020 Mehroom 2021 Ek Nashebaaz drug dealer in rehab 202210 Nahi 402022Ramrajya Cercle officer 2023Pyar Ki PolicyJudge2023Gadar 2Yahya Khan
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