Manoj Bajpayee Birthday: A Look At His Rise As the OTT King and Impressive Net Worth
Manoj Bajpayee Birthday: A name associated with brilliance, skills, and talent, Manoj Bajpayee has carved a unique space for himself in the list of nepo and self-made actors. His resonating personality and connection to his roots have made him a favourite of his fans, who see a glimpse of themselves and their everyday life in his journey and characters.
On 23 April 2025, Satya actor turned 56 years old with a career spanning more than three decades. His filmography is a testament to his perseverance and determination that made a simple boy from Champaran the OTT king of the Hindi film industry. His hard work has also paid off by making him the owner of a lavish home, swanky cars, and an impressive net worth.
Manoj Bajpayee Turns 56
As Bajpayee welcomes his 56 with full rigor and joy, taking a look back to his extended line of work will only leave you in awe and humility. Born on 23 April 1969, in a small village, Belwa, West Champaran, Bihar, Bajpayee was named after the popular actor Manoj Kumar.
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He aspired to be an actor from a young age, and left the comfort of his home at 17 to move to Delhi and later Mumbai to follow his dream.
Amitabh Bachchan from Zanjeer was his first role model to motivate him to be an actor. He was rejected multiple times from the National School of Drama, but Barry John Acting School welcomed him as a teaching assistant, and he returned to NSD as a teacher.
His foundational year in acting cemented his skills, and he started his journey on screen.
Bajpayee’s big break came with Ram Gopal Verma in Satya, starring as Bhiku Mahtre. The film won him national awards, followed by works like Sarkar, Gangs of Wasseypur, Rajneeti, to name a few.
Breakthrough in OTT
Bajpayee transitioned from a renowned actor on the silver screen to a popular demand on OTT with shows like Silence, Mrs. Serial Killer, followed by his most popular role of Sri Kant Tiwari, in Prime Video’s The Family Man. Acclaim and recognition knocked on his door, making him a leading OTT star.
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Manoj Bajpayee Net Worth
According to several reports, Manoj Bajpayee has a whooping net worth of Rs 170 crore with a swanky collection of cars including Land Cruiser Prado, Mercedes-Benz GLS 400d 4MATIC, SUV Toyota Fortuner, Mahindra Scorpio, and BMW 5 Series Sedan.
The actor, additionally, earns 50 to 60 lakhs from brand endorsements and lives in a lavish apartment in Mumbai.
