Indian film actors Manoj Bajpayee and Shah Rukh Khan, both rooted in the same Delhi acting group, have taken divergent paths in their cinematic journeys. While Shah Rukh became a colossal figure in mainstream Indian cinema, Manoj excelled in parallel cinema with unconventional roles.
Despite their shared history, Manoj has revealed that their worlds have drifted so far apart that they rarely encounter each other.
Recalling an incident from their Delhi days, Manoj mentioned a club outing with Shah Rukh, where he was denied entry due to improper footwear. Downplaying their friendship even then, Manoj emphasised that it was just a one-off incident.
In a recent interview, Manoj stated that they don’t meet. They are from two different worlds, so their paths don’t cross. Back then also, they weren’t close friends. He had his own friend circle and SRK had his.
Reflecting on their distinct trajectories, he said now they live in two different worlds their choices are different, and they chose their paths.
