Manoj Bajpayee’s Humble Reply To Shekhar Kapur For Praising Him In ‘Ek Banda Kaafi Hai’

In the vast landscape of Indian cinema, there are certain actors who leave an indelible mark on the industry with their exceptional talent and captivating performances. One such performer is Manoj Bajpayee, whose various acting skills have won him a great deal of respect and acclaim. Bajpayee has distinguished himself as one of the most gifted performers of his time. Due to his dramatic representations, unique parts, and subtle performances, he has always gained a lot of attention.

What makes him different is his ability to effortlessly slip into diverse roles and bring them to life. He has portrayed a variety of roles, all of which are unique from one another, showcasing his flexibility.

From a good cop in Shool (1999) to a gangster-turned-teacher in Gangs of Wasseypur (2012), from a gay professor in Aligarh (2015) to a spy in the web series The Family Man (2019), Bajpayee has repeatedly shown that he can adapt to any role without difficulty, going beyond the limitations of traditional Bollywood cinema.

In addition to captivating moviegoers, Manoj Bajpayee’s charismatic on-screen presence has won him the utmost respect from his fellow actors. A perfect example of this is the renowned director Shekhar Kapur. Recently, Kapur was profoundly impacted by the outstanding performance of Bajpayee in the courtroom drama Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai.

The movie had such an impact on Kapur that he used social media to show his respect for the actor. This sparked a touching conversation between Manoj Bajpayee and Shekhar Kapur on Twitter. Have a look at what transpired between them:

Shekhar Kapur praises the acting prowess of Manoj Bajpayee

Intrigued by Manoj Bajpayee’s portrayal in Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai, filmmaker Shekhar Kapur recently appreciated the actor’s remarkable talent.

He praised Bajpayee’s nuanced portrayal of the real-life lawyer, PC Solanki. He praised Bajpayee’s subtle portrayal and drew attention to his seamless character immersion and feeling of genuineness in the part. His words of admiration also sparked an emotional exchange between the two veterans of the business.

The conversation between them started when Shekhar Kapur tweeted,

A master class in acting @BajpayeeManoj sets the bar so high in Ek Banda Kaafi Hai, with a sensitive, honest and completely authentic performance. I was hanging on to every line he spoke in this compelling courtroom drama. Congratulations to Director Apoorv Karki n team at #zee5.

A master class in acting @BajpayeeManoj sets the bar so high in Ek Banda Kaafi Hai, with a sensitive honest and completely authentic performance. I was hanging on to every line he spoke in this compelling court room drama. Congratulations to Director Apoorv Karki n team at #zee5

— Shekhar Kapur (@shekharkapur) June 1, 2023

To this, Manoj Bajpayee responded,

OMG! Now I can put my feet up for sometime and relax after this praise by one and only our respected @shekharkapur  sir! Thank you. Thank You.

OMG! Now I can put my feet up for sometime and relax after this praise by one and only our respected @shekharkapur sir! Thank you 🙏 Thank You 🙏

— manoj bajpayee (@BajpayeeManoj) June 1, 2023

Within minutes, the exchange had become the talk of the town. However, the conversation didn’t end there. Soon, Shekhar Kapur again tweeted,

Oh no! Please don’t put your feet up @BajpayeeManoj… You have so much more to give. So much more to contribute….you are not allowed to relax.

To this, Manoj responded,

Thank you, sir.

Thank you sir 😊😊🙏

— manoj bajpayee (@BajpayeeManoj) June 1, 2023

Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai, Manoj Bajpayee’s gripping courtroom drama, has had an impact on the film industry. The film, which was released on May 23, has received a lot of attention and acclaim. The movie is available for streaming on the well-liked site Zee5.