IFFD 2026: Manoj Bajpayee Attends International Film Festival; Makes Significant Statement Regarding ‘Personality Rights’..
- byShikha Srivastava
- 28 Mar, 2026
The International Film Festival 2026 is being held in Delhi. Several Bollywood celebrities arrived to attend the event. Amidst this, Manoj Bajpayee also participated in the program, where he shared his views on issues such as personality rights.
**What Manoj Bajpayee Said on Personality Rights**
During a conversation with the media, Manoj Bajpayee stated unequivocally that if anyone uses his work or anything associated with him, he should be compensated for it. He argued that an artist builds their identity and credibility through years of hard work; therefore, these assets should not be utilized without permission or without payment.
He remarked, "If someone uses something that belongs to us, we should receive payment for it. I have been working for 32 years, and if anyone chooses to utilize the identity I have built during this time, they must provide compensation commensurate with the associated rights."
**Film Festival to Continue Until March 31**
During the event, Manoj Bajpayee also revealed that he is set to participate in a special 'In-Conversation' session at the festival, where he will discuss his long and illustrious cinematic journey.
It is worth noting that the festival is running from March 25 to March 31, featuring film screenings from both domestic and international cinema, panel discussions, and various major events. The primary objective of the festival is to disseminate film culture to a wider audience and to bring together professionals from the film industry on a common platform.
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