While actor Manoj Bajpayee is all set to reprise his role in season 2 of espionage thriller, Indian Film Institute (IFI) Survey of Top Critics has announced him as the best actor of 2020 for his stellar performance in the social drama film 'Bhonsle'. Written and directed by Devashish Makhija, 'Bhonsle' saw Manoj Bajpayee in the role of a retired policeman who helps migrants from being targeted by politicians.

Expressing his gratitude for the award, Manoj shared a picture from the film in his Instagram and wrote, "#IFIsurveyoftopcritics @bhonsle_official gets honored again by top critics !! Thank you #devashishmakhija #mirattrivedi @ipalawat @santoshjuvekar12 @sandiip_kapur and all the producers !! This film has enriched my filmography and made me feel so proud of all the effort of 4 years that we’ve put into it. Life and Cinema test you till the end for you to relish the result forever.”