24th May 2023, Mumbai: In a recent interview, Manoj Bajpayeewas questioned about his purported $170 crore net worth. Here is the actor’s surprised response to the allegations.
For his role in the recently released courtroom drama Sirf EkBandaa Kaafi Hai, Manoj Bajpayee has received accolades. In a recent interview, the actor, who is well-known for roles in films like Satya (1998), was questioned about his wealth. Manoj’sresponse to allegations that his net worth is 170 crores was shock.
Manoj has been appearing in films for around 30 years. Additionally, he has appeared in web series including The Family Man on Prime Video. In a recent interview, when asked about his net worth, Manoj claimed he had enough money to ensure a comfortable future for himself, his wife Shabana Raza, and their daughter Ava Nayla.
In response to reports of a 170 crore net worth, Manoj exclaims, “Baap re!”
Manoj was recently asked about his net worth in an interview with Aaj Tak, and when he learned that it was supposedly in the neighbourhood of $170 crore, he expressed disbelief. “Baap re baap!” he yelled. “Gali Guleiyan or Aligarh, karke? Oh my God! Bilkul nahi hai par haan itna zaroor hai Bhagawan ki daya se kimera aur meri patni ka budhapa ache se guzar jayega aur meribeti set ho jayegi by producing films like Gali Guleiyan and Aligarh? Without a doubt! However, with God’s grace, I have enough to provide for my wife and me to live comfortably and to take good care of my kid.”
Manoj, a native of Bihar, added that, in contrast to many other Bollywood celebrities, he continues to reside in the outskirts of Mumbai. “Main south Mumbai ka nahi hoon, na Bandra kahoon,” he remarked. “Basically, Andheri mein rehta hun, Lokhandwala mein abhi. Iss film industry ke beech mein nahihun, main hamesha kehta hoon ke main cinema. Maine you decide to focus on the boundaries of the film industry. Ye merachunav raha hai (I’m not from Bandra or south Mumbai. I’m still a resident of Andheri’s Lokhandwala. I have always maintained that I am not a part of the movie business. I’m still seated at the queue, and I made that decision.”
In the May 23 film Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai, Manoj Bajpayeemade his final appearance. Prior to that, the actor costarred with seasoned performer Sharmila Tagore in the March 2016 release Gulmohar. The future films by Manoj include Joram, Dispatch, and Soup.
-by Kashvi Gala