While promoting Last Man in Tower, Manoj Bajpayee recalled his brief appearance in Veer‑Zaara, describing his work with Yash Chopra in Amritsar and Film City and praising Chopra’s honesty and warmth. He also said he had not realized how iconic his small role of imprisoning Shah Rukh Khan’s character would become.
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Fans see Bajpayee’s personal recollection of working with a legendary director and his surprise at the lasting impact of a minor role.
Key facts
- Manoj Bajpayee recalled his memories from Veer‑Zaara during promotions for Last Man in Tower.
- He said he worked with Yash Chopra in Amritsar and Film City and praised Chopra’s honesty and warmth.
- He said he had not realized how iconic his small role of imprisoning Shah Rukh Khan’s character would become.
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