Manoj Bajpayee recalls tough times: “After giving shots, I would call financers for money”

Manoj Bajpayee is currently making headlines for his latest release 'Jugnuma', where his performance has once again impressed audiences. While the film is earning praise, Manoj recently revealed that his work doesn’t end with just acting in a project; it often goes much beyond. In an interview, the actor recalled pleading with distributors and exhibitors for one good show and even approaching potential financiers for money.

Manoj's tough phase

While speaking to Bollywood Bubble, the actor opened up about the tough phase in his career and recalled how he would deliver great shots on set—scenes that were praised, celebrated, and widely discussed. Also, after the shot is done, he often has to step into his vanity van and call financers for money, saying, "Ki paise dedo, film karna hai. 10 din ke baad shooting karne ke paise nahi hai." (add english translation)

Manoj's pleads with distributors

He also opened up about the issues he had to face. "Jab aap aisi films karte ho, toh meri responsibilities hoti hain; funding, buying. Distributor ke office se lekar exhibitor ke office tak gidgidake, I said, ‘Mujhe ek show dedo, badhiya show dedo.' Yahaan tak maine kiya hai (When we do such films, then it's my responsibility--funding, buying. From distributor's office to exhibitor's office, I pleaded saying, 'Give me one show, a good show.' I have done these too). I don’t only stay in these films just as an actor; the work goes beyond that.”

His cinematic journey from 'Bandit Queen' to 'Killer Soup'

Bajpayee has a different level of fan following in Hindi cinema. His films like 'Bandit Queen', 'Satya', 'Shool', 'Zubeidaa', 'LOC Kargil', 'Veer-Zaara', 'Raajneeti', 'Aarakshan', 'Gangs of Wasseypur', 'Special 26', 'Aligarh', 'Joram' and 'Inspector Zende', hold a special place in his fans' hearts. He has also delivered his best in his OTT shows like 'The Family Man', 'Ray' and 'Killer Soup'.

About his new film 'Jugnuma'

His latest release is 'Jugnuma' directed by Raam Reddy features Tillotama Shome, Deepak Dobriyal, Priyanka Bose, Awan Pookot, and Hiral Sidhu in key roles. Jugnuma was released yesterday, on September 12.