On Tuesday (February 28, 2023), Manoj Bajpayee was seen greeting veteran actress Tanuja Mukherjee during his film Gulmohar's screening in Mumbai. While he welcomed her, Manoj was also spotted giving her a helping hand as a gentleman. A video showing the kind gestures of Manoj Bajpayee towards veteran actress widely surfaced online and received praises for his humble and respectful behavior. The actor touched her feet while she smiled at him by patting his shoulders after watching his film.
The online video features Manoj Bajpayee, Tanuja Mukherjee, and Saba Ali Khan, who also appears along with Manoj in the film Gulmohar. Saba smiled as Manoj touched Tanuja's feet. Many fans have reacted to the video shared by the paparazzi on Instagram. One fan wrote, "Love Manoj sir, he is so humble and respectful." Another commented, "Wonderful, good to see these types of gestures." A fan wrote, "Love him."
Gulmohar's screening event was star-studded as it was attended by many renowned celebrities. The event was attended by Fatima Sana Shaikh, Raashii Khanna, Nandita Das, Saiyami Kher, Alka Yagnik, Boman Irani, and other celebs in Mumbai. The actor Manoj's wife, Shabana, also gave her rare appearance at the screening, and both posed for the paparazzi.
The film stars Sharmila Tagore and Manoj Bajpayee in the lead role and is slated to get released on Disney+ Hotstar on March 3. This family drama will mark Manoj Bajpayee and Sharmila Tagore's first collaboration. She plays the role of his mother in the film. Apart from Sharmila Tagore and Manoj Bajpayee, the film stars Amol Palekar, Suraj Sharma, Kaveri Seth, Nargis Nandal, and Tripti Sahu in important roles. The film is helmed by Rahul Chittella and Produced by Vikesh Bhutani, Rahul Chittella, and Shujaat Saudagar under the banner of Autonomous Works, Chalkboard Entertainment, and Fox Star Studios.