The actor celebrates his 55th birthday on 23 April. On this occasion, let’s know about a fun anecdote from his life. Manoj Bajpayee shared this story on ‘The Anupam Kher Show’.
Lying to his Father to Become an Actor
After passing his 12th standard exams, Manoj told his parents that he was going to Delhi to prepare for the civil services (IAS). But the truth was that he was going to Delhi to pursue his dream of becoming an actor. If he had revealed his true intentions, he might not have received permission.Struggle in Delhi and Acting Training
When he Wrote a Letter to his Father and Received a Heartwarming Reply
Years later, Manoj wrote a letter to his father, revealing the truth that he had gone to Delhi not to prepare for the UPSC exam, but to become an actor. His father responded with a very loving and understanding reply. He wrote – “My dear son Manoj, I am your father, and I know that you went to Delhi to become an actor, not an IAS officer.”
