Manoj Bajpayee almost lost his role in 'Bandit Queen'

  • dharasuta
  • Monday, January 26, 2026
Manoj Bajpayee reminisces about his debut in Shekhar Kapoor's 1994 film 'Bandit Queen,' marking 32 years since its release. He recounts how his photograph was chosen from a lot by Kapoor and how the role of Vikram Malla, initially cast with Nirmal Pandey and later considered for Naseeruddin Shah, ultimately came back to him.

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