Manoj Bajpayee has portrayed several powerful police roles in his career. He has won the hearts of audiences in different styles through films like Shool, Dial 100, Silence... Can You Hear It?, Satyameva Jayate, and the recently released Inspector Gende. His roles have always been portrayed with depth and strength.
Entertainment: National Award-winning actor Manoj Bajpayee is currently in the spotlight for his new film Inspector Gende, which was released on September 5, 2025. Before this, he has impressed audiences by playing the role of a police officer in many films. From the 1999 film Shool to Dial 100, Silence... Can You Hear It?, and Satyameva Jayate, his performances in each film have been realistic and powerful. These police roles have not only proven his versatility but have also left a distinct mark on police characters in Indian cinema.
Shool: The Fight of an Honest Inspector
'Shool', released in 1999, is one of those films in Manoj Bajpayee's career that gave him a b identity in Bollywood. In the film, he played the role of Inspector Samar Pratap Singh. This character depicts the struggle of an honest police officer against the criminalization of politics in Bihar and the corruption prevalent in the system. Manoj's acting made this role extremely realistic. For this film, he also received the Filmfare Award for 'Best Actor – Critics'. The film, directed by Eeshwar Nivas, also featured actors like Raveena Tandon and Sayaji Shinde.
Dial 100: A Mysterious Story That Begins with a Phone Call
In the film 'Dial 100', released in 2021, Manoj Bajpayee played the character of Senior Inspector Nikhil Sood. This film entirely begins with a phone call that changes the inspector's life. Directed by Rensil D'Silva, the film also featured Neena Gupta and Sakshi Tanwar in important roles. The film was released on ZEE5, and audiences highly praised its story and Manoj's performance.
Silence... Can You Hear It?: ACP Avinash in a Murder Mystery
'Silence... Can You Hear It?' is a suspense and investigation drama in which Manoj Bajpayee plays the role of ACP Avinash Verma. In the film, he investigates a high-profile murder case with his team. Directed by Aban Bharucha Deohans, the film also featured Sahil Vaid and Prachi Desai. Released on ZEE5, this film kept the audience engaged and further solidified Manoj's image as a sharp and decisive police officer.
Satyameva Jayate: A Steadfast Fight Against Corruption
In 'Satyameva Jayate', released in 2018, Manoj Bajpayee appeared as Police Commissioner Vinayak Rathore. In this film, he confronts John Abraham's character. The film was based on corruption and systemic flaws. Directed by Milap Zaveri, the film performed well at the box office and was also widely watched on Prime Video. Manoj's portrayal of a stern and resolute police officer was the soul of this film.
Inspector Gende: The Story of a Real Hero
The film 'Inspector Gende', released in 2025, is Manoj Bajpayee's latest film available on Netflix. This film tells the story of a real police officer who had arrested gangster Karl Bhojraj twice. Along with Manoj, actors like Girija Oak, Jim Sarbh, and Sachin Khedekar also play important roles in the film. This film once again proved that Manoj puts his heart and soul into playing the character of a police officer.
