Doing mainstream films is like going to office: Manoj Bajpayee

Manoj Bajpayee is often regarded as the face of independent films and the actor hopes indie cinema becomes a fashion in the country and make money.

The actor says after gaining recognition in the commercial space he could have easily said no to indie projects but backing content driven films was always his aim.

"I just hope independent films make money. I want independent movies should become a fashion in this country. I could easily afford not to do independent films but it is my passion for good cinema that I do it and I always wanted to be on the path of content and quality," Bajpayee told PTI.

Though he leans more towards indie films, Bajpayee has acted in conventional Bollywood potboilers like "Veer Zaara", "Bewafaa", "Shootout at Wadala", "Tevar" among others. The actor cites maintaining relationships as the reason he did commercial films.

"I have been part of many superhit films... which could get me the chance to get into commercial zone. There is a conscious decision to do independent films."
"I am not regularly part of commercial films. This year I did 'Baaghi 2' and 'Satyameva Jayate' and then I don't have any hardcore commercial films lined up. I keep distance from it because I like what I do in independent cinema or middle of the road films."
"This is the very strong and essential issue of the time and they should make many more films so that the issue is addressed all the time."
"Whatever films he is doing they are working, he is a lucky guy. I tell him that he should give me some luck."