Manoj Bajpayee had an eventful 2023 with two back-to-back films Gulmohar and Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai, which equally went on to garner praises owing to his dedication for craft and finesse in acting. The actor followed it up with the Netflix series ‘Killer Soup’ and Silence 2: The Night Owl Shootout Bar. While Bajpayee is a skilled actor, his co-stars from the film revealed in a recent interaction that he is a culinary expert too.
During that conversation, Prachi Desai revealed, “Manoj Sir makes amazing curry, and on the set, while we were shooting, he cooked for everyone. That day was very hot—like scorching hot—but he was outside cooking for us and making amazing food, and oh my god, that was so yum.”
Manoj Bajpayee, reflecting on his cooking journey with the ‘Killer Soup’ team, has previously shared with ANI, “I ventured into cooking around 5 years ago, and it has become a true passion for me. I would often watch YouTube videos to explore new recipes. The crew seemed to thoroughly enjoy it, especially during our shoots in Munnar and Kerala. I made it a point to cook and present a new dish every week during those three months. It provided a refreshing pause from the intensity of our scenes, allowing me to revel in the joy of experimenting with diverse flavors and dishes. It evolved into a tradition for us, fostering a sense of camaraderie over meals and contributing to a relaxed atmosphere on set.”
Konkana Sensharama, his co-star, also praised Manoj’s culinary talents, saying, “Manoj is quite the chef; his Bihari mutton is simply delicious. Beyond the scenes and scripts, our shoot experience transformed into shared moments around food. It felt like one of those secret ingredients that added fun and togetherness to the ‘Killer Soup’ set.”
Manoj Bajpayee was recently honoured at the Tagore Centre at the Indian Embassy, Berlin for competing for 30 years in Bollywood. In the event, the selection of Bajpayee’s film The Fable for the prestigious Berlin International Film Festival was also acknowledged.
Next up for the actor is Bhaiyya Ji. The upcoming film will reunite the power duo of Manoj and director Apoorv Singh Karki. They previously collaborated on the film Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai. It premiered on Zee 5. Bajpayee’s most anticipated project is, however, season 3 of The Family Man.
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