Manoj Tiwari, a name that symbolizes superstardom in Bhojpuri cinema. After making his mark in the field of acting and singing, he has now successfully made his place in politics as well. His frankness and simplicity touches the hearts of people. But to reach this point, he has written many chapters of struggle and hard work.
The journey started with struggle
Manoj Tiwari was born on 1 February 1971 in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. His early life was full of difficulties. He did not have the means to go to school, and had to walk four kilometers every day. He completed his college studies from Banaras Hindu University (BHU), where he did his MA in Hindi.
Days of struggle in Varanasi
In the year 1998, Manoj Tiwari moved from his village to Varanasi. In the initial days he had no place to live. Somehow he made arrangements to live in a small house, but life was very difficult.
Manoj himself told in an interview that he had to work as a labourer. He used to help build houses along with laborers and has even pulled a trolley. These struggle-filled days further strengthened his self-confidence and spirit of hard work.
Beginning of film journey
In the year 2004, Manoj Tiwari debuted in the industry with the Bhojpuri film ‘Sasura Bada Paisawala’. Actress Rani Chatterjee was with him in this film. This film proved to be a superhit and became a milestone in the history of Bhojpuri cinema.
- Budget of the film: only Rs 30 lakh
- Earnings of the film: Around Rs 9 crores
This film not only brought stardom to Manoj Tiwari, but also gave a new identity to Bhojpuri cinema.
Net Worth and Assets
Today Manoj Tiwari is not only a successful actor and singer but also a millionaire politician. He shared details of his assets in his affidavit during the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
- Net worth: Rs 33 crore
- Immovable property: Rs 21 crore
- Movable assets: Rs 12 crore
- Bank Balance: Rs 8 crore
Contribution of Bhojpuri cinema
Manoj Tiwari took Bhojpuri cinema to new heights with the beginning of his singing career. He gave many superhit songs and films, which not only increased his popularity but also gave a new direction to Bhojpuri cinema.
step into politics
After films and singing, Manoj Tiwari entered politics. As a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), he worked on many social and political issues. Even in politics, his outspoken style and connect with the public make him special.
hard work behind wealth
Manoj Tiwari’s wealth and success is the result of his hard work and dedication. For a man who spent his early days working as a laborer and spending nights on platforms, becoming a millionaire today is an inspiration.