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Manoj Bajpayee aims to please one critic. Himself

Over his 30-year career, the talented actor has played everything from Everyman to macho hero to vigilante, comfortably straddling critical acclaim and widespread appeal. His goal through all this? His own satisfaction

By Nila Iyer

Manoj Bajpayee aims to please one critic. Himself

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