Manoj Bajpayee Is A Perfectionist, Explains Governor - The Silent Saviour Director Chinmay Mandlekar | EXCLUSIVE

Manoj Bajpayee is all set to feature in Governor: The Silent Saviour, which is directed by Chinmay Mandlekar. This is Manoj and Chinmay’s second collaboration after a comedy film, Inspector Zende. Recently, in an exclusive interview with Times Now Anchor and News Editor Heena Gambhir, Chinmay Mandlekar opened up about Manoj Bajpayee’s process while playing characters in the films. Manoj also opened up about staying away from family when he plays serious characters. Chinmay said that Manoj surprised him with his behaviour while shooting for the film, Governor: The Silent Saviour.

Chinmay Mandlekar On Manoj Bajpayee’s Acting Process

In a candid chat with us, Chinmay Mandlekar revealed that Manoj Bajpayee surprised him with his behaviour on the sets of Governor. The actor-filmmaker said, “A lot of effort goes into creating the era, the look and the visuals of the film. Our first challenge was to get the look right because he has to look right. We had some reference pictures, but we had to go beyond that. Thus, all that was achieved. We filmed two movies consecutively. Our first film was Inspector Zende, which was a comedy film. Manoj sir used to be the life and soul of the party. He used to have a lot of fun. Suddenly, after six months, we started shooting for the Governor.”

Team “Governor: The Silent Saviour” on Times Now 'Even after the shot was over, @BajpayeeManoj would sit alone in silence, not talk to anyone… I realised this was his process.

He carries the character even after the cut and does not let it go until the shoot is over...':… pic.twitter.com/9oCWTc9PGZ

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While elaborating more about his process, The Kashmir Files actor stated, “On the set of the film, he would sit quietly after the shot and not talk to anybody. My team and I would wonder if something went wrong. Then I realised that this is the process that he follows. Even after the cut, he never lets his character go. He wants to be with it till we shoot. The biggest change that I saw was that only. I have not seen actors committing so much to the role. It was a phenomenal change. He worked on his Tamil for his character.”

Manoj Bajpayee On Staying Away From Family During Filming

Manoj Bajpayee is known as one of the finest actors we have in Indian cinema. He has played various kinds of roles in his career. In Governor, he is playing the role of RBI governor, A Ramanan, who saved India from total economic collapse in the 1990s. When asked about his playing a serious character, the Bandit Queen actor said, “My family is used to it. It's very easy to say that I leave my character behind. It doesn't go away. At home, you have to do your chores, but you can't leave your character completely. I am not completely there with my family when I am shooting. I choose to stay in a hotel when I am doing these kinds of roles.”

Team “Governor: The Silent Saviour” on Times Now It is easy to say you leave a character behind after a role, but in reality it doesn’t fade that quickly. It stays with you: @BajpayeeManoj speaks to @HeenaGambhir. pic.twitter.com/ccGXaqOBZk

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The idea is quite shocking, but Manoj said that it was given by his wife, Neha, only. He said, “This was suggested by my wife only. My wife told me that it's better to stay away from your daughter, who doesn't understand what you are doing for the role. She might get hurt if I don't talk to her at home. I am passionate about my job. As an actor, I feel complete after facing the camera or doing these kinds of roles. It excites me. One thing I enjoy is being in character.”

About Governor: The Silent Saviour

Governor: The Silent Saviour is releasing on June 12, 2026. The film also stars Adah Sharma, Noushad Mohamed Kunju, Madhu Sharma, Paritosh Sand and others in key roles. The political thriller will clash with Imtiaz Ali’s Main Vaapas Aaunga and Kangana Ranaut’s Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata.