Home / Arts and Entertainment / Manoj Bajpayee: 3 Decades, Still No Complex Romance
Manoj Bajpayee: 3 Decades, Still No Complex Romance
9 Nov
Summary
- Manoj Bajpayee desires complex middle-aged romance roles.
- He criticizes industry assumptions about audience preferences.
- Anurag Kashyap is praised for challenging creative barriers.
Manoj Bajpayee expressed his long-standing desire for a complex romance film role, noting that after three decades in the industry, such an offer has never materialized.
The actor highlighted that creative assumptions and casting barriers continue to restrict unconventional narratives, particularly for middle-aged romance.
Bajpayee stated that filmmakers often incorrectly assume audience preferences, which he sees as a significant flaw in the industry's creative process.
He specifically cited filmmaker Anurag Kashyap as an example of someone who consistently challenges these industry norms with his unique storytelling.
Reflecting on his career, the 57-year-old actor believes only 25% of his acting potential has been tapped, driven by his enduring passion for the craft.
His new film, Last Man in Tower, released on ZEE5 on September 11, 2026, based on Aravind Adiga's novel.
