Get to know... Manoj Bajpayee
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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 superpower I wish I had: To be able to get all the kids off the streets.
My favourite Sunday memory while growing up: My father used to cook amazing meat bhaat, no wonder I always crave it.
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.
