From Bhiku Mhatre to Sardar Khan: Manoj Bajpayee on His Iconic Roles | Balaji Vittal, Pragya Tiwari

From Bhiku Mhatre in Satya to Sardar Khan in Gangs of Wasseypur, Manoj Bajpayee reflects on the creative process behind two of Indian cinema’s most iconic characters. He explains why he never viewed Bhiku Mhatre simply as a villain, but as an emotional, vulnerable and deeply human character. Bajpayee also reveals how he developed Sardar Khan’s distinctive appearance, raw personality and ageing journey—and how one observation from Anurag Kashyap completely changed his approach to the role. Balaji Vittal explores how Hindi cinema’s villains have evolved alongside India’s changing social, political and cultural realities—from conventional representations of evil to complex characters shaped by psychology and circumstance. Manoj Bajpayee and Balaji Vittal are in conversation with Pragya Tiwari about character development, moral ambiguity, antiheroes and the changing portrayal of villains in Indian cinema. Watch the full conversation for more insights into Manoj Bajpayee’s acting journey and the evolution of iconic villains in Hindi cinema.    • The Bad Men of Bollywood - Manoj Bajpayee ...   #ManojBajpayee #SardarKhan #BhikuMhatre #GangsOfWasseypur #Satya