Actor Manoj Bajpai needs no introduction. Bajpai's contribution to the Indian Cinema is a journey of an earthy actor. With his new avatar in Amrit Sagar's 1971-the film, Satya's 'bhiku mahatre' is all set to rock. Manoj is happy with the feed-back that he has received for his performance in the movie 1971.Manoj has spared no stone to go around to promote the film. The actor from west -Champaran is in Patna now. This time primarily not for his film but for the launch campaign of Radio Mirchi 98.3 fm. In between the tight schedule, Manoj talks to Bihar Times about his film, friend, philosophy and much more…….

Welcome to Patna. Manoj Bajpai for the brand promotion of a corporate house. Is there any chemistry with Entertainment Network India Limited or…

Thanks. No chemistry, no business-it's mutual. Since, Radio Mirchi promoted 1971-the film for more than one month, I am here at my home with them. Moreover, it's a honour for me.

Advent of Radio Mirchi in Patna. Will it affect Vividh Bharti? Your Comment.

I don't think it will affect the loyal listeners of Vividh Bharti. Radio Mirchi-it's great because atleast patanites will start listening to radio. The habit of listening radio is almost dead , here, particularly in youths.

Your suggestions for radio jockeys in Patna?

That's I was discussing with them(Executives of Radio Mirchi)while coming from Patna airport to hotel Maurya. RJs should be from Patna only. Thanks God ,they won't have to act for the local lingo. The voice should be natural for patnaites.

Congratulations for 1971-the film! Once again an actor pursues his career aggressively. Are you happy?

Working in a film like 1971 has been a great learning process. The work process is the same whether you are acting in a mainstream film or a film like 1971.The film is based on an issue, which has always been very close to my heart. Sometimes the script can be good but the director may not be able to do justice to it. It has always been the script which is of paramount importance and the production house is nowhere in the list. The film is a fantastic piece of team work. Piyush Mishra has done a brilliant job. 'First time in the history of Indian cinema 1971-the film has done justice with the army personnel-it's my personal feed-back'.

How do you measure the importance of a script writer for the success of a research venture like 1971-the film?

I have always advocated for the importance of a script writer. It was the only reason that I suggested Piyush Mishra's name to Amrit. Piyush is a good friend of mine, hence I managed his 'yes' for 1971. And I am proud that Piyush has proved his fire.

Fire. How do you manage it?

My fire is an extention of the way I am dissatisfied about life.

Something about your wife?

She manages many thing. She equalizes my thurst .

If we offer you coffee with Amitabh and Naseer, whom will you prefer?

Amit jee.