Posted by Manoj Tiger (मनोज टाइगर), born Manoj Singh Tiger on May 30, 1976, in Azamgarh, Uttar Pradesh, is a prominent Indian actor mainly active in Bhojpuri cinema. He is widely recognized for his comedic roles, famously known as “Batasa Chacha,” a character that gained immense popularity starting from the film “Nirahua Rickshawala.”
Over his career, he has acted in over 150 Bhojpuri films, blending comedy, villain, and occasional lead roles. Apart from Bhojpuri cinema, Manoj Tiger has also showcased his talent in Bollywood with notable appearances in films like “Batla House” and “The Accidental Prime Minister.” An engineering graduate, he pursued his passion for acting by moving to Mumbai and joining theater before transitioning to the film industry.
He has received multiple awards for Best Comedian in Bhojpuri films, underscoring his status as a leading comic actor. Married and private about his family life, Manoj Tiger is also known for his hobbies such as writing, designing, and singing, solidifying his multifaceted artistic persona.
Manoj Tiger (मनोज टाइगर) Biography (Wikipedia)
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Full / Stage Name | Manoj Singh Tiger (commonly credited as Manoj Tiger) |
| Also Known As / Nickname | Batasha Chacha (famous character), Motu/ Moti-type comic persona |
| Date of Birth | 30 May 1976 |
| Age | 49 (as of 2025) |
| Place of Birth / Hometown | Azamgarh, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Education | Bachelor of Arts — studied at University of Allahabad (reported). |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, writer (has writing credits in regional films), occasional director |
| Years Active | c. 2005 – present (active in Bhojpuri cinema and occasional Hindi roles) |
| Primary Film Industry | Bhojpuri cinema (also appears in some Hindi and regional films) |
| Known For (type of roles) | Comic character roles, supporting comic villain roles; occasional negative roles. Famous for the comic “Batasha Chacha” persona. |
| Notable Bollywood / Non-Bhojpuri Appearances | The Accidental Prime Minister, Batla House (supporting/character roles). |
| Major/Popular Bhojpuri Films (selected) |
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| Recent & Upcoming Projects (latest public updates) | Appeared in/credited for projects listed through 2023–2025 such as Ahimsa (Telugu, 2023) and multiple Bhojpuri titles reported as releasing or in production (credits listed on industry pages / IMDb; some 2025 projects appear as announced). |
| Notable Collaborations | Worked frequently with Bhojpuri stars and directors including Nirahua (Dinesh Lal Yadav), Pawan Singh, Santosh Mishra, Rajkumar R. Pandey and others. |
| Awards / Recognitions | Popular, well-liked comic actor in Bhojpuri industry — no widely-reported national film awards listed on major databases (industry coverage lists career highlights and popular recognition). |
| Personal Life (public) | Sparse and inconsistently reported across sources; media coverage focuses mainly on film work and public appearances rather than detailed verified family disclosures. |
| Public Image / Trivia | – Built reputation as a dependable character/comic actor in Bhojpuri films. – Has stage/theatre background before films (theatre groups reported in profiles). – Credit counts vary by source — many profiles list dozens to hundreds of regional credits (industry pages/filmography listings). |
| Social / Media Presence | Active in film publicity and interviews — appears in regional media, interviews and event coverage (Times of India, Filmibeat, YouTube interviews). |
| Reliable Filmography / Info Sources | IMDb listing, Wikipedia page, Times of India / Filmibeat / BookMyShow and other entertainment databases for film credits and news. |
| Last Verified / Update | Information compiled and cross-checked with public entertainment databases and news sources (latest publicly indexed updates & credits through Oct 2025). |
Manoj Tiger – Career & Achievements
Career Journey
- Started his acting career through theatre performances in Uttar Pradesh before entering Bhojpuri cinema.
- Made his film debut in the mid-2000s, quickly gaining recognition for his comic timing and expressive dialogue delivery.
- Became a popular name after appearing in films like “Patna Se Pakistan”, “Nirahua Chalal London”, and “Dulaara”.
- Known for portraying comedy and supporting roles alongside leading Bhojpuri actors like Dinesh Lal Yadav (Nirahua), Pawan Singh, Khesari Lal Yadav, and Ravi Kishan.
- Earned praise for his “Batasha Chacha” character, which became one of the most loved comic personas in Bhojpuri cinema.
- Transitioned from pure comedy to multi-dimensional roles, including villainous and emotional characters.
- Featured in over 100+ Bhojpuri films, making him one of the most consistent supporting actors in the industry.
- Also acted in Hindi/Bollywood films such as The Accidental Prime Minister and Batla House, broadening his portfolio.
- Frequently collaborates with top Bhojpuri directors like Rajkumar R. Pandey and Santosh Mishra.
- Has contributed as a dialogue writer and story contributor in a few regional films, showcasing his creative versatility.
Achievements & Recognition
- Honored by Bhojpuri Film Awards and regional cultural organizations for his contribution to cinema (popular category awards).
- Widely regarded as one of the finest comic actors in Bhojpuri cinema, earning the nickname “Comedy King of Bhojpuri Films.”
- Featured in numerous interviews and talk shows for his contribution to the growth of Bhojpuri entertainment.
- Recognized for uplifting the comic side of Bhojpuri movies, often balancing intense storylines with humor.
- Maintains a strong fan base across Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Jharkhand.
- Continues to act in multiple Bhojpuri projects (2023–2025), sustaining a two-decade-long film career.
- Known for mentoring and supporting newcomers and theatre artists entering the Bhojpuri industry.
- Regularly participates in cultural and entertainment events representing Bhojpuri cinema on various platforms.
Manoj Tiger – Controversies (Bhojpuri Actor)
Note: Manoj Tiger is generally known for his clean and humorous public image. He has avoided major scandals compared to many contemporaries. Most “controversies” linked to him are mild industry-related incidents or statements.
Comments on Bhojpuri Film Quality (2019–2021):
Gave interviews expressing concern over the decline in Bhojpuri film content quality and the excessive focus on vulgarity — his statements sparked debate among industry peers.
Social Media Misquotes:
Some of his interviews were misquoted online, leading to minor social media disputes where he later clarified that he supports clean and family-friendly Bhojpuri cinema.
Clash Rumors with Co-stars:
A few unverified reports once suggested creative disagreements with filmmakers or co-actors during shoots — none of which turned into confirmed controversies.
Stage Performance Remarks (Local Event):
During a Bhojpuri cultural event, a few of his sarcastic comments on the “politics in Bhojpuri awards” drew temporary criticism, which he clarified later as humor.
Public Clarifications & Image Maintenance
- Manoj Tiger publicly maintains that he believes in discipline, positivity, and humor in his career.
- He’s often praised for being one of the most humble and controversy-free actors in the Bhojpuri industry.
- No major personal, legal, or political controversies are associated with him as of 2025.
Manoj Tiger (मनोज टाइगर) – Family Details (Bhojpuri Actor)
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Manoj Singh Tiger (मनोज टाइगर) |
| Father’s Name | Not publicly disclosed |
| Mother’s Name | Not publicly disclosed |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Wife’s Name | Name not publicly known (he keeps family life private) |
| Children | Reported to have children (names not shared publicly) |
| Siblings | Information not available in public domain |
| Hometown / Native Place | Azamgarh, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Current Residence | Frequently stays between Mumbai and Patna (for film shoots) |
| Family Background | Belongs to a middle-class family from eastern Uttar Pradesh; initially involved in theatre before entering Bhojpuri films |
| Privacy Note | Manoj Tiger is known to keep his personal and family life away from media, rarely discussing it in interviews. Most available information focuses on his professional career. |
Manoj Tiger (मनोज टाइगर) Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Co-stars | Language |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Chalat Musafir Moh Liyo Re | Nirahua | Bhojpuri | |
| 2006 | Nirahua Rickshawala | Batasha | Nirahua | Bhojpuri |
| 2006 | Ho Gayil Ba Pyar Odhniya Wali Se | Nirahua | Bhojpuri | |
| 2007 | Shrimaan Driver Babu | Nirahua | Bhojpuri | |
| 2008 | Rangeela Babu | Nirahua | Bhojpuri | |
| 2008 | Khiladi No. 1 | Nirahua | Bhojpuri | |
| 2009 | Bah Khiladi Bah | Pankaj Kesari | Bhojpuri | |
| 2009 | Bhoomi Putra | Ravi Kishan | Bhojpuri | |
| 2010 | Batasha Chacha | Anara Gupta | Bhojpuri | |
| 2010 | Aakhri Rasta | Nirahua | Bhojpuri | |
| 2010 | Hamra Mati Me Dam Ba | Pawan Singh | Bhojpuri | |
| 2010 | Shiva | Nirahua | Bhojpuri | |
| 2010 | Kaalo | Bus Conductor | Aditya Srivastav | Hindi |
| 2011 | Piyawa Bada Satawela | Ravi Kishan | Bhojpuri | |
| 2012 | Morcha Bandi | Rajiv Singh Dinkar | Bhojpuri | |
| 2012 | Bhaiya Hamar Dayavan | Manoj Tiwari | Bhojpuri | |
| 2013 | Rakhela Shan Bhojpuria Jawan | Pawan Singh | Bhojpuri | |
| 2013 | Rani Chali Sasural | Rani Chatterjee | Bhojpuri | |
| 2013 | Kajra Mohabbat Wala | Vinay Anand | Bhojpuri | |
| 2013 | Veer Balwaan | Pawan Singh | Bhojpuri | |
| 2013 | Tiger | Pravesh Lal Yadav | Bhojpuri | |
| 2013 | Mere Sajan Tere Karan | Awdhesh Mishra | Bhojpuri | |
| 2013 | Sapoot | Khesari Lal Yadav | Bhojpuri | |
| 2013 | Majnu Moterwala | Kajal Raghwani | Bhojpuri | |
| 2013 | Panchayat | Viraj Bhatt | Bhojpuri | |
| 2013 | Bihari Rikshawala | Vinay Anand | Bhojpuri | |
| 2013 | Kasam Vardi Ke | Viraj Bhatt | Bhojpuri | |
| 2014 | Hunterwali | Pakkhi Hegde | Bhojpuri | |
| 2014 | Nihattha | Monalisa | Bhojpuri | |
| 2014 | Raja Ji I Love You | Yash Kumar Mishra | Bhojpuri | |
| 2014 | Ghus Ke Marab | Sanjay Pandey | Bhojpuri | |
| 2014 | Deewangi Had Se | Rakesh Mishra | Bhojpuri | |
| 2014 | Sajna Mangiya Sajai Da Hamar | Arvind Akela Kallu | Bhojpuri | |
| 2014 | Bihari Ban Gayil Hero | Sanjay Pandey | Bhojpuri | |
| 2014 | Rowdi Rani | Rani Chatterjee | Bhojpuri | |
| 2014 | Jaan Lebu Ka Ho | Pawan Singh | Bhojpuri | |
| 2015 | Vijay Path Ego Jung | Vijay Verma | Bhojpuri | |
| 2015 | Nigahen Nagin Ki | Rinku Ghosh | Bhojpuri | |
| 2015 | Prashasan | Rani Chatterjee | Bhojpuri | |
| 2015 | Nirahua Rikshawala 2 | Nirahua | Bhojpuri | |
| 2015 | Patna Se Pakistan | Chintaharan Chaubey | Nirahua | Bhojpuri |
| 2015 | Leke Aaja Band Baja Ye Pawan Raja | Pawan Singh | Bhojpuri | |
| 2015 | Dulaara | Chintu Pandey | Bhojpuri | |
| 2015 | Khakhi Vardiwala | Viraj Bhatt | Bhojpuri | |
| 2016 | Jai Mehraru Jai Sasurari | Viraj Bhatt | Bhojpuri | |
| 2016 | Bahurani | Anjana Singh | Bhojpuri | |
| 2016 | Nirahua Chalal Sasural 2 | Nirahua | Bhojpuri | |
| 2016 | Bam Bam Bol Raha Hai Kashi | Jagan Verma | Nirahua | Bhojpuri |
| 2016 | Dabang Aashiq | Khesari Lal Yadav | Bhojpuri | |
| 2016 | Ram Lakhan | Nirahua | Bhojpuri | |
| 2016 | Balam Ji Jhuth Na Boli | Kalpana Shah | Bhojpuri | |
| 2016 | Deewane | Chintu Pandey | Bhojpuri | |
| 2016 | Mokama 0 KM | Nirahua | Bhojpuri | |
| 2016 | Hogi Pyar Ki Jeet | Khesari Lal Yadav | Bhojpuri | |
| 2017 | Pahali Nazar Ko Salam | Raj Ranjeet | Bhojpuri | |
| 2017 | Aatankwadi | Khesari Lal Yadav | Bhojpuri | |
| 2017 | Allahabad Se Islamabad | Rani Chatterjee | Bhojpuri | |
| 2017 | Action Raja | Yash Kumar Mishra | Bhojpuri | |
| 2017 | Tabadala | Pawan Singh | Bhojpuri | |
| 2017 | Jigar | Nirahua | Bhojpuri | |
| 2017 | Kasam Paida Karne Wale Ki | Yash Kumar Mishra | Bhojpuri | |
| 2017 | Sipahi | Nirahua | Bhojpuri | |
| 2017 | Jila Champaran | Khesari Lal Yadav | Bhojpuri | |
| 2017 | Hum Hai Lootere | Pawan Singh | Bhojpuri | |
| 2017 | Kashi Amarnath | Nirahua, Ravi Kishan | Bhojpuri | |
| 2017 | Rabba Ishq Na Hove | Arvind Akela Kallu | Bhojpuri | |
| 2018 | Hitler | Viraj Bhatt | Bhojpuri | |
| 2018 | Sarkailo Khatiya Jada Lage | Arvind Akela Kallu | Bhojpuri | |
| 2018 | Maai Re Hamra Uhe Ladki Chahi | Chintu Pandey | Bhojpuri | |
| 2018 | Mehandi Laga Ke Rakhna 2 | Chintu Pandey | Bhojpuri | |
| 2018 | Halfa Macha Ke Gail | Raghav Nayyar | Bhojpuri | |
| 2018 | Dulhan Ganga Paar Ke | Khesari Lal Yadav | Bhojpuri | |
| 2018 | Border | Mithai Lal Yadav | Nirahua | Bhojpuri |
| 2018 | Maa Tujhe Salaam | Parwana Karimullah | Pawan Singh | Bhojpuri |
| 2018 | Balamua Tohre Khatir | Baba Paane | Pawan Singh | Bhojpuri |
| 2018 | Sanki Daroga | Sub Inspector Tiwari | Ravi Kishan | Bhojpuri |
| 2018 | Munna Mawali | Pramod Premi Yadav | Bhojpuri | |
| 2018 | Khuddar | Gunjan Singh | Bhojpuri | |
| 2018 | Yadav Pan Bhandar | Manoj Tiwari | Bhojpuri | |
| 2019 | The Accidental Prime Minister | Amar Singh | Anupam Kher | Hindi |
| 2019 | Lagal Raha Batasha | Amrapali Dubey | Bhojpuri | |
| 2019 | Batla House | John Abraham | Hindi | |
| 2019 | Nirahua Chalal London | Lakhan | Nirahua | Bhojpuri |
| 2021 | Litti Chokha | TBA | Khesari Lal Yadav | Bhojpuri |
| 2021 | Baap Ji | TBA | Khesari Lal Yadav | Bhojpuri |
| 2023 | Ahimsa | TBA | Abhiram Daggubati | Telugu |
| 2023 | Aghori | Bhojpuri | ||
| 2025 | Power Star | Pawan Singh | Bhojpuri |
Manoj Tiger Awards
| Ceremony | Category | Year | Film | Result |
| Sabrang Film Awards | Best Actor in a Comic Role | 2019 | Halfa Macha Ke Gail | Won |
| 2018 | Sipahi | Won | ||
| 2017 | Dabang Aashiq | Won |
FAQs for Manoj Tiger
Who is Manoj Tiger (मनोज टाइगर)?
Manoj Tiger is a well-known Bhojpuri actor famous for his comic roles, especially as “Batasa Chacha” in Bhojpuri cinema.
When and where was Manoj Tiger born?
He was born on May 30, 1976, in Azamgarh, Uttar Pradesh, India.
What is Manoj Tiger’s real name?
His real name is Manoj Singh Tiger.
What was Manoj Tiger’s breakthrough film?
His breakthrough came with the Bhojpuri film “Nirahua Rickshawala” where he played Batasa Chacha.
How many films has Manoj Tiger acted in?
He has acted in over 150 Bhojpuri films, covering comedy, villain, and lead roles.
Has Manoj Tiger worked in Bollywood?
Yes, he appeared in Bollywood films like “Batla House” and “The Accidental Prime Minister”.
Is Manoj Tiger married?
Yes, he is married but keeps his family life private.
What awards has Manoj Tiger won?
He has won multiple awards including the Best Comedian award at Bhojpuri Film Awards and Sabarang Film Awards.
What are Manoj Tiger’s hobbies?
His hobbies include writing, designing, and singing.
Is Manoj Tiger active on social media?
Yes, he actively engages with fans on Instagram and other platforms.
What recent Bhojpuri films has Manoj Tiger been part of?
Recent films include “Litti Chokha” and “Baap Ji” scheduled or released around 2025.
Has Manoj Tiger hosted any TV shows or reality shows?
Yes, he has hosted Bhojpuri reality shows like “Birha Mukabla” and “Do Dooni Ke Paanch”.
Did Manoj Tiger share anything about Bhojpuri superstar Pawan Singh?
Yes, in a recent viral video, he praised Pawan Singh’s generosity during tough times.
What is Manoj Tiger’s physical stature?
He is approximately 5’4″ (163 cm) tall, weighing around 85 kg.
What inspiring message does Manoj Tiger’s life convey?
His journey highlights that success comes through hard work and dedication despite humble beginnings.