- By Ridhi Suri
- Fri, 05 Jan 2024 10:35 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
Actor Manoj Bajpayee has responded to reports linking him to politics and a potential candidacy in the 2024 Lok Sabha election. Following viral claims suggesting his participation in the election from West Champaran district in Bihar, the actor promptly dismissed these rumors. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), the actor refuted the claim, asking, "Who told you this, or did you have a dream last night? Tell me."
The actor had previously addressed speculations about entering politics, firmly asserting that he has no intentions of pursuing a political career. Clarifying that there's no possibility of him joining politics, Manoj Bajpayee said, "I am 200% sure I won't do that. The question of joining politics does not arise at all." These remarks came after his meetings with Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav and Bihar's deputy chief minister Tejashwi Yadav in 2020, which had sparked speculations regarding his potential entry into politics. "I am an actor and will remain an actor only... How does the question of joining politics arise?" he added.
For the unversed, Bajpayee hails from Belwa village in Bihar's West Champaran district, a region represented in the Lok Sabha by Bharatiya Janata Party's Sanjay Jaiswal. ALSO READ: Hansal Mehta Makes SHOCKING Claims About Manoj Bajpayee, Says 'Badly Behaved On Set...Used To Run Away'
Manoj Bajpayee's Body For Killer Soup
Manoj Bajpayee recently surprised everyone by sharing a shirtless photo on his Instagram account. The image showcased the actor flaunting his well-defined abs. Alongside the photo, he captioned, "New Year New Me! Dekho delicious soup ka meri body pe asar. Ekdum killer look hai na?" Through his wordplay, the actor hinted at his upcoming project, 'Killer Soup,' set to release on Netflix.
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The crime thriller promises to be a delectable serving of suspense, drama, and a hint of the unexpected. It also feature Konkona Sensharma. The narrative follows Swathi Shetty, played by Konkona, an aspiring cook with a culinary ambition of having her soup delight the world. However, a seemingly harmless mistake sets off a chain reaction of mishaps and frantic attempts to conceal the truth. This series of events lands Swathi and her partner, Umesh, portrayed by the versatile Manoj Bajpayee, in a series of challenging situations. Their journey takes unexpected turns, leading them into troublesome waters.
Helmed by Abhishek Chaubey, the series also stars Nasser, Sayaji Shinde, Lal, Anbuthasan, Anula Navlekar, and Kani Kusruti in pivotal roles.
