Noted actor Manoj Bajpayee, who is to be conferred with Padma Shri by
the government for his contribution in the field of arts, has said that he is really happy that no one has abused him on social media platforms after his name was announced as one of the awardees of the country’s most coveted award.
Manoj Bajpayee was interacting with the media in Mumbai on Monday.
There have been quite a few instances in the recent past when people have criticised the government’s choice on social media when it comes to conferring Padma awards to a particular individual. But Manoj Bajpayee feels he is an exception to that.
Sharing his feeling after being announced as one of the awardees of Padma Shri award, Bajpayee said, “My friends, relatives and followers are very happy with it. I have observed that till now, no one has abused me on social media and no one has created controversy when my name announced as one of the awardees of Padma Shri Aaward so, I am really happy and it’s a good thing that when you get an honour nobody has raised objections against it.”
The actor is a recipient of two National Awards and several other accolades. Manoj has worked in several critically acclaimed films. (IANS)
