Mumbai, Sep 19

Actor Manoj Bajpayee, on the auspicious day of Ganesh Chaturthi, has announced the beginning of his new film â€˜Bhaiyya Jiâ€™, which according to him marks his first time as both an actor and producer simultaneously.

Taking to X (formerly Twitter), the â€˜Gangs of Wasseypurâ€™ actor, shared a side by side picture of Lord Ganesha with one of his own crew with the actor donning tilak, and marking the start of his film.

He wrote: â€œToday marks the first day of my film "BHAIYYAJI" as both an actor and producer at Aurega Studios ( @AuregaStudios). Iâ€™m working alongside @apoorvkarki88, @VikramKhakhar, #ShabanaRazaBajpayee."

Announcing the production houses and financers, who will be helping him out on his venture, he added: â€œI will also be getting super strong support from @vinodbhanu& #KamleshBhanushali at @BSL_Films , as well as @iamsameksha and @OswalShaelat #SSOProductions.â€

The â€˜1971â€™ actor concluded by declaring the start of his shooting and beseeching the audiences for their support and blessings: â€œFilming begins for #BhaiyyaJi. Your blessings mean everything as we embark on this journey. Ganpati Bappa Morya."

Manoj Bajpayee is geared up for a plethora of projects like â€˜Despatchâ€™ which is currently going through the post-production phase.

The actor is also currently shooting for his classic action-spy-thriller series â€˜The Family Manâ€™ Season 3, which will release at an unknown date and the soon to come series â€˜Soupâ€™ which has finished filming and is going through post-production.

Manoj Bajpayee announces shooting of new film â€˜Bhaiyya Jiâ€™ on Ganesh Chaturthi