In an interview with a news portal, Manoj said that it is impossible for him, for the kind of work he does, to earn that kind of money and to be a part of films like Aligarh and Bhonsle.
He said that he is still struggling to get some money in his account. He also hoped that after reading those reports, the makers will now increase his salary. Sharing his first reaction to such reports, Manoj said that he often thinks ‘kaash aisa ho jaata’ after reading them. He said that then he could go to some distant place and find ease in life.
Manoj has always kept himself away from big bucks projects and has often said without hesitation that such thoughts never crossed his mind. According to him, if he wanted to, he would have done it 25 years ago, when he was very young. The actor said it is not a part of his personality. For him, he cannot work only for money and his art is very important. He just wishes for love from his audience.
Manoj was last seen in ‘Sirf Ek Banda Kafi Hai’, for which he received appreciation from the audience and critics alike. He will be next seen in the third installment of ‘Ki.the family man,