Manoj Bajpayee: Shah Rukh Khan is still an outsider, and the real Bollywood insiders want to be seen with him

Shah Rukh Khan and Manoj Bajpayee share a strong bond. The two stars have known one another while they were in Delhi for college. Since then, they've both made significant progress and are frequently spotted getting along with one another. Manoj recently admitted in an interview that he still considers himself to be an outsider in his heart, despite the fact that SRK came from nothing and has grown into such a tremendous star.

When asked about Shah Rukh's success during a recent appearance on Aaj Tak's Seedhi Baat, Manoj Bajpayee responded that he always hopes the best for him. Manoj was questioned about his frustration with not achieving "insider" status after spending three decades working in the field.

Manoj Bajpayee replied, “See, Shah Rukh embraced the industry, and that was his journey. When people think of me as an outsider, I see that as an honour. Shah Rukh is also an outsider, actually. He made a place for himself in the industry, and he did it so well the real insiders wanted to be seen with him. I never wanted this for myself.”

The National Award-winning actor laughed after the host compared Manoj and SRK's heights, voices, and approximate ages, adding, “But he’s better looking… He was always good-looking, he has a chocolatey face. And he’s so charming. Even back in the day, everyone would say that I’m talented, but they would want to hang out only with him.”

Meanwhile, Manoj Bajpayee was recently seen in 'Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai'. On May 23, the film had a premiere on Zee5. The movie has garnered appreciation for both Bajpayee's acting and how it depicts the courtroom proceedings.