Manoj Bajpayee

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Characters played by Manoj Bajpayee

Srikant Tiwari — The Family Man (2019)

Srikant Tiwari is the narrative center, a senior officer in the Threat Analysis and Surveillance Cell within India's National Investigation Agency. He investigates a potential terrorist attack with JK and their team while struggling with an unsettled family life as a married man and father of two children. In the third season, he is framed as a scapegoat in a wider destabilization operation.

Sardar Khan — Gangs of Wasseypur - Part 1 (2012)

Ruthless gangster driven by vengeance for his father's murder.

Sardar Khan — Gangs of Wasseypur - Part 2 (2012)

Faizal's father, murdered by Sultan's men, his death triggers the revenge plot.

Razaa Shirazi — Veer-Zaara (2004)

A wealthy and influential Pakistani politician engaged to Zaara. Driven by jealousy and outrage, he has Veer arrested on false espionage charges and blackmails him, forcing Veer to sacrifice his freedom to ensure Zaara's happiness.

Inspector Madhukar Zende — Inspector Zende (2025)

A Mumbai police inspector assigned to lead the search for Carl after his escape from prison. After an embarrassing mistaken arrest, Zende receives full responsibility from DGP Chandrakant Purandhare, takes Jacob to Goa, and directs a secret operation to recover the department’s reputation.

Ajay Shergill — Baaghi 2 (2018)

DIG and friend of Ronnie's CO, leads official investigation into missing child.

Faizal — Love Sonia (2018)

The owner of the Mumbai brothel where Sonia is sold. He threatens Sonia if she tries to escape, agrees to her pleas to see Preeti, and later orchestrates the shipment of Sonia and other girls to Hong Kong.

Colonel Abhay Singh — Aiyaary (2018)

Colonel Abhay Singh is Major Jai Bakshi’s mentor and a senior DSD officer who pursues Jai after his defection. After learning about the arms conspiracy, he negotiates with Retd. Colonel Mukesh Kapoor, later accepts Jai’s reasoning, records Baburao’s testimony, and helps expose the housing scam.

Godbole — Traffic (2016)

A traffic constable who returns to duty after being suspended for taking a bribe to help his sister. Hoping to regain the respect he lost, he volunteers to drive Rehan's donated heart from Mumbai to Pune. He leads the high-risk mission with Dr. Abel and Rajeev and gets the heart to Ria in time.

PC Solanki — Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai (2023)

PC Solanki is a sessions court lawyer whose five-year legal fight forms the narrative core. He takes on a difficult case concerning the alleged rape of a 16-year-old girl and pursues the trial with determination, making him the principal force driving the film’s courtroom drama and quest for justice.

Krishna Patil — Ghaath (2000)

Krishna Patil aspires to become a police officer and impresses Ajay Pandey, but Maamu has him disqualified from the academy. Disillusioned after his arrest and mistreatment by a corrupt cop, Krishna becomes Kavita's partner and joins her and his friends in fighting Maamu. He dies in the battle against Maamu and his goons.

Inspector Samar Pratap Singh — Shool (1999)

An idealistic police inspector transferred to Motihari, he insists on enforcing the law despite pressure from local politicians and corrupt officers. After his daughter is killed and his wife dies, he takes his service weapon to the state legislature, confronts Yadav, and shoots him, making him the story’s central figure.

Career Overview

Manoj Bajpayee has 103 screen credits in a career dating back to 1989. Their work spans 7 cinematic universes — most prominently Silence Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include The Family Man, Governor, Gangs of Wasseypur - Part 1. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
103
Birth Date
1969-04-23
Birth Place
Belwa, West Champaran district, Bihar, India

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 7 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q158533), public domain (CC0).