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Manoj Bajpayee says Yash Chopra paid him full lead-actor fee for cameo

Manoj Bajpayee revealed Yash Chopra paid him his lead actor fee for a 'Veer-Zaara' cameo, a gesture he accepted to work with the filmmaker, not for money. Bajpayee, who often rejected villainous roles for creative satisfaction, was deeply impressed by Chopra's honesty and the director's insistence on fair compensation for his brief but memorable appearance.

13 Jun 2026 6:22 pm