Archive · 13 Sep 2025
Manoj Bajpayee Criticizes Celebrity Culture and 'National Crush' Labels
Manoj Bajpayee, a respected actor, spoke out about how he feels the entertainment industry is changing.
He doesn't like how people are called 'best actors' or 'national crushes' quickly, often because of PR.
He feels that these labels are given out too easily and don't respect actors like him and Piyush Mishra, who have worked hard for many years.
Manoj thinks that this can make it hard for true talent to be recognized, especially when PR can overshadow genuine hard work.
His recent film is titled Jugnuma.
Manoj Bajpayee criticized the growing influence of PR and quick accolades in the entertainment industry.
He called out the prevalence of labels like '#BestActor' and '#NationalCrush'.
Bajpayee expressed that these trends are humiliating for seasoned actors.
He mentioned his frustrations with the changes in the industry during an interview.
Some netizens speculated that Bajpayee was referring to Rashmika Mandanna.
- Who
- Manoj Bajpayee
- What
- Criticized the current celebrity culture and PR-driven labels in the entertainment industry.
- When
- Recently
- Where
- In an interview on Humans of Cinema YouTube channel
- Why
- To express frustration with the rapid distribution of accolades and PR influence.
- Criticism
- PR-driven labels like #BestActor and #NationalCrush
- Actors Mentioned
- Manoj Bajpayee, Piyush Mishra
- Bajpayee's Feelings
- Humiliated by the current trends
- Recent Work
- Jugnuma – The Fable
Sources
'Shooting Karne Ke Paise Nahi Hai...': Manoj Bajpayee Recalls Pleading Financers For Money, Facing Struggles Beyond Acting
Manoj Bajpayee Recalls Pleading With Distributors, Financiers: Paise Dedo, Film Karna Hai
