13 Movies To Watch If You're Still Not Over Manoj Bajpayee's Perfomance In The Family Man

Manoj Bajpayee has etched himself in our hearts with his stellar performances and the ease with which he brings every character he plays to life. But, the best part about him is that no matter how small the role is, you will always find yourselves eagerly waiting for him to make an entry, because that’s how much one enjoys his characters and his delivery of dialogue. And that’s why The Family Man has been quite a hit. It’s not just a great plot but the way he brings his character to life makes us come back for more! So, we have made a list of the 13 best performances in movies and short films that you MUST watch if you’re still not over Srikant Tiwari!

1. Silence... Can You Hear It?

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The first one on this list is a recent movie in the genre of crime and thriller. The story follows him playing the role of a cop and how he has to solve a case where everyone seems to be hiding the truth. This murder mystery will keep you guessing till the end and you will also be hoping that justice prevails after everyone is seen masking what actually happened! Manoj Bajpayee and his no-nonsense attitude in this film will surely make you appreciate him as an actor a lot. 

Watch Online Here | Silence... Can You Hear It? 

2. Gangs Of Wasseypur I

The 2-part crime movie is one of the coolest masterpieces by Anurag Kashyap. Centred around the coal mafias of Dhanbad and the underlying power struggles between three crime families, this film has some really violent content, so you must proceed with caution. Starring in the first part of the movie where he plays the role of Sardaar Khan, he is ruthless, cunning and absolutely entertaining. And if you have seen him in other shows, movies or short films, then you will know exactly what we're talking about!

Watch Online Here | Gangs Of Wasseypur I 

3. Aligarh 

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Aligarh is based on the true story of Ramchandra Siras, a professor of Marathi and the head of the Classical Modern Indian Languages Faculty at Aligarh Muslim University. A heart-wrenching watch, this movie covers his struggle to be accepted while trying to stay afloat in a society where the LGBTQIA+ topic is taboo. Manoj Bajpayee as Siras is going to pull at your heartstrings with his exemplary performance and portrayal of the heartache that the character goes through, and we are sure you will be reaching for the nearest tissue box while watching him!

Watch Online Here | Aligarh  

4. 1971

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The story revolves around the 1971 Indo Pakistani War. It's been seven years since the war and a group of Indian prisoners of war decide to risk their lives and limbs when they realise they are held in a strategic location. He plays the role of Major Suraj Singh and it's definitely a must-watch if you are fond of war movies. Did you know the film has won the national film award for the best feature film in Hindi? Yeah!

Watch Online Here | 1971 

5. Ouch

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Ouch is a dark comedy starring Manoj Bajpayee and Pooja Chopra in the lead. This short film is definitely worthy of mention because even though it's just 15 minutes long you will be enthralled by the stellar performance put forth by both of the lead stars. Manoj Bajpayee and Pooja Chopra’s characters have an affair and decide to leave their respective spouses behind to start a new life. But things don't turn out well for either of them, and it will definitely leave you in splits of laughter at their expense.

Watch Online Here | Ouch 

6. Budhia Singh: Born To Run

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Budhia Singh is the story of the world's youngest marathon runner. Manoj Bajpayee plays the role of his coach, who ends up facing backlash for unethical training. This movie is an amazing watch for its one-of-a-kind story and mind-blowing performances by the lead actors. You will be in awe of his performance and the perfect portrayal of the dilemma that he keeps facing while training this young marathon runner!

Watch Online Here | Budhia Singh: Born To Run 

7. Pinjar

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Pinjar is a period drama based during the independence era. This story is about Rashid who abducts Puro, a young Hindu woman, to take revenge against her family. However, when she manages to escape, her family disowns her, and she is forced to return to Rashid. Rashid faces a moral dilemma as he cannot bring himself to be cruel to Puro since he is drawn to her. An unlikely love story between two people who are poles apart, this movie is definitely something you must watch. He plays the role of anti-hero with complete ease and it’s different from what he generally does, which is just another example of how versatile he is in his performance!

Watch Online Here | Pinjar 

8. Kriti

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The story follows Sapan, a mentally ill patient without a concrete grip on reality. He constantly doubts what is real and fake including his present girlfriend, leaving the viewers as confused as him, until the story takes a wild turn towards something more sinister that will literally blow your minds. Our beloved actor plays the role convincingly, and he does it without breaking a sweat. The fact that he wears this creepy personality with such ease is enough to make you want to watch this one again and again and the ending is just the cherry on the cake you need!

Watch Online Here | Kriti 

9. Bhonsle 

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Playing the role of Ganpath Bhosale, a retired policeman, this plot revolves around him and his life in a chawl in Mumbai. Living in a colony that is dominated by locals diagnosed with stage 4 brain tumour, he decides to take a stance and deal with the situation when politics take a nasty turn. This is one of the most serious characters that he has played to date and it is without any doubt a great movie that should be on your watchlist.

Watch Online Here |  Bhonsle 

10. Bandit Queen 

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Bandit Queen is one of the most popular movies out there and did you know that this was Manoj Bajpai's first movie? Yes, he may not have played the lead role but his importance in the movie cannot be downplayed. The story follows Phoolan Devi who belongs to a lower caste and ends up facing sexual abuse and discrimination in her society, which leads to her becoming the most feared leader of a gang! 

Watch Online Here | Bandit Queen 

11. Satya 

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The plot revolves around a gang war that takes an ugly turn when an innocent man is framed for murder charges. Manoj Bajpayee plays the role of Mhatre Kumar, an anti-hero in the movie and he is going to make you love & hate him at the same time. When he teams up with Satya to find out who the real culprit of the murder is, new skeletons come out of the closet!

Watch Online Here | Satya  

12. Shool

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Shool is a crime-action movie starring Manoj Bajpayee in the lead character of Samar Pratap Singh who gets transferred to Motihari due to his honest nature. Due to this, he faces the wrath of a corrupt politician, Bacchu Yadav, who in time becomes a threat to him and his entire family. This movie revolves around corruption in the system and how this one man stands against the wrongs of society. You must watch this if you want to see your favourite actor in a completely different avatar!

Watch Online Here | Shool 

13. Sonchiriya

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Sonchiriya is set in the Chambal Valley and follows the story of a legion of dreaded, warring dacoits who once terrorized the Indian heartlands. He plays the role of Man Singh, dadda of the gang, who is every bit ruthless as he is fearless. Manoj Bajpayee brings this dacoit to life brilliantly, making everyone bite their nails in nervousness. Yes, he makes his character that intimidating!

Watch Online Here | Sonchiriya 

If you’re a true Manoj Bajpayee fan, you have gotta acquaint yourself with these movies, and you’ll know what we mean when we say he is a versatile actor!