Happy Birthday Manoj Bajpayee: 7 interesting facts about 'The Family Man' actor you probably didn't know
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Manoj Bajpayee was only 17, when he relocated to Delhi to start a career in movies. During his school days, he used to be a very shy boy.
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He was rejected by National School Of Drama, not once but thrice.
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Manoj Bajpayee got recognition from Ram Gopal Varma's Film 'Satya' in 1998. He received a National Award for Best Supporting Actor for the film.
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He was named after the legend Manoj Kumar.
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During his college time, he used to get Rs 200 sent him by his father and he used to spend them wisely for the whole month.
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He had always harboured a keen in movies. When he saw Amitabh Bachchan’s explosive performance in Zanjeer, he took the resolute decision of becoming an actor.
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Although not publicised, Manoj Bajpayee first married some time in the early 1990s. However, things didn't work out and, he fell in love and married Shabana Raza.The duo have a daughter together.