‘Even if a small film is paying me a little less, it’s alright’: Manoj Bajpayee

Manoj Bajpayee has discussed his choice to scale back his involvement in big-budget and mainstream movies. During an interview with Variety India, the acclaimed actor noted that these large-scale projects frequently fall short in creative fulfillment, whereas independent and smaller-scale films deliver more compelling narratives along with career-defining roles.

Additionally, Bajpayee detailed his preference for working environments where the spotlight isn’t fixed exclusively on one leading actor, adding that continually reinventing his craft sustains his creative satisfaction.