Bengaluru, 11th December, 2023: Recently, NMIMS Bengaluru hosted actor Manoj
Bajpayee for an interactive talk show where the veteran actor also engaged in a Q&A
with the students and cinema enthusiasts. The actor was accompanied by the entire star
cast of Joram.
At the event, Manoj Bajpayee shared inspirational anecdotes from his life’s eventful
journey and his career in cinema. He engaged in a candid conversation with the
audience where the actor delved deep into the challenges he faced during the making of
the film Joram, which included shooting intense sequences along with a three-month-
old baby. He also walked through the process behind his preparations, stating that he
prefers getting into the skin of the characters he plays completely and moulding his
craft according to it.
He further went on to discuss his third successful collaboration with acclaimed director
Devashish Makhija for Joram while mentioning that their previous collaboration Bhosle
received an overwhelming response from the OTT audience and helped him receive his
third National Award and international accolades. The actor entertained the attendees
with popular dialogues from his films throughout the interaction. Moreover, the star
cast discussed Joram’s success at the IIFR and the Jio MAMI.
When asked about finding the right balance between choosing contemporary and
commercial films, the actor responded, “I never look at films with a preconceived notion
of whether it is a contemporary film or a commercial entertainer. I treat all stories with
the same conviction because I believe every good film will eventually receive its due
recognition.”
The actor is known for his noteworthy performances in films like Bandit Queen and
Satya as well as leading acts in popular films like Gangs of Wasseypur and Special 26. The
actor has also been honoured with the Padma Shri, India’s second-highest civilian
recognition. He has also received many national and international accolades and
awards, including four National Awards, for his exceptional performances.
Expressing her appreciation for Manoj Bajpayee and the Joram team for participating in
the event, Dr. Narayani Ramachandran, Director, NMIMS Bengaluru, said, “It was an
honour for all of us to host talented actor Manoj Bajpayee and team Joram for an
enriching conversation. The rich insights and experiences the actor and his team shared at
the event enthused the attendees and created a positive impact. We look forward to
hosting more such inspiring interactions.”
Joram is a survival thriller that follows the protagonist played by Manoj Bajpayee, who
is on the run with his baby girl after a set of terrible events involving him. The film is a
gripping story of human resilience and highlights several critical social, political and
economic issues. It was screened at the prestigious International Film Festival of
Rotterdam (IIFR) and the Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival earlier this year, receiving
wide accolades. The film released in theatres on 8th December 2023.
