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After Satya, Bal Thackeray was ‘disappointed, baffled’ to learn Manoj Bajpayee wasn’t Marathi | Bollywood News

After Satya, Bal Thackeray was ‘disappointed, baffled’ to learn Manoj Bajpayee wasn’t Marathi | Bollywood News

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3 min readMumbaiJun 20, 2026 12:45 PM IST Satya, directed by Ram Gopal Varma and released in 1998, put Manoj Bajpayee firmly on the map. The film turned him into an overnight sensation, and over the years, it has only grown in stature, with audiences revisiting it for his seminal portrayal of the gangster Bhiku Mhatre. Recently, Manoj revealed that so many people assumed he was Marathi after watching the film that even Bal Thackeray believed it. ‘Bal Thackeray was so disappointed’ “Forget about anyone, Mr Bal Thackeray thought that too,” he said in a chat with Hindustan Times. “He invited me to his place. He gave me so much respect, but he was completely baffled when he came to know that I am not from Maharashtra. And then he asked me to learn Marathi. He was so disappointed, but I had a great meeting with him. He gave me lots of blessings for the future.” In an earlier conversation with PTI, the actor described Satya as a true “game changer” in his career. “I …

Manoj Bajpayee to work with Satya director Ram Gopal Verma again: ‘We are trying to figure out dates’ | Bollywood

Manoj Bajpayee to work with Satya director Ram Gopal Verma again: ‘We are trying to figure out dates’ | Bollywood

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Dec 06, 2024 12:13 PM IST Previously, Manoj Bajpayee worked with Ram Gopal Varma in multiple films such as Kaun (1999), Shool (1999), and Road (2002). It’s been decades since Manoj Bajpayee and director Ram Gopal Varma (RGV) collaborated on the iconic 1998 film Satya, where Manoj’s portrayal of Bhiku Mhatre left an indelible mark on the minds of film lovers. Now, the actor has shared that he is reuniting with RGV for a new project, sparking excitement among fans. Also read: My kind of an actor can’t stay away from the people: Manoj Bajpayee Manoj Bajpayee will be seen next in Despatch, which will stream on ZEE5. Manoj shares a film update During a recent session of Idea Exchange, Manoj shared an update about the new film. Previously, he worked with Ram Gopal Varma in multiple films such as Kaun (1999), Shool (1999), and Road (2002). Opening up about the reunion for the first time, Manoj said, “The good news is that he is going to make his next with me. We are trying …