Manoj Bajpayee and Shahrukh Khan used to work together in the theater. They were around the same age. As time went on, their paths diverged. Both of them were outsiders in the film industry. Manoj Bajpayee says that Shahrukh has achieved a position where insiders want to be associated with him. During an interview, he admitted that while he was considered talented in acting, Shahrukh remained charming. Find out what Manoj Bajpayee had to say about Shahrukh.
Friction of being an insider?
Manoj Bajpayee has known Shahrukh Khan for a long time. He is also a fan of his hard work and charisma. During a candid conversation, he expressed his opinion about Shahrukh. Manoj Bajpayee was asked that despite working in the industry for three decades, he is not considered an “insider.” Does this cause any friction?
Shahrukh is also an outsider
To this, Manoj said, “Look, Shahrukh Khan made the industry his own; it was his journey. When people see me as an outsider, I take it as a mark of respect. In reality, Shahrukh is also an outsider. He has carved a place for himself in the industry so well that even the real insiders want to be seen with him. I never desired that for myself.”
Lost everything at a young age
Manoj praised Shahrukh and said that he had lost everything at a very young age. To build such an empire afterwards is truly extraordinary. Manoj Bajpayee was asked if Shahrukh and he are of the same age, with equal height and similar voices. To this, Manoj replied that Shahrukh looks good.
Shahrukh’s chocolatey face
Manoj said that Shahrukh has always looked good; his face is chocolatey. He is very charming. Even at that time, people used to say that I am talented, but they wanted to hang out with Shahrukh.
