Manoj Bajpayee, who was an active small screen and theatre artist before making it big in films, will be seen in a new TV show "Encounter", a crime-based entertainer.

 During his early years in showbiz, the rustic and versatile actor was seen in TV shows like "Kurukshetra", "Swabhimaan" and "Badalte Rishte".

Now, he will be seen in an important association with "Encounter", which will go on air on Sony Entertainment Television, a source told IANS.

The channel's tryst with crime-based shows like "C.I.D.", "Crime Patrol" and "Adaalat", has been successful so far.

More details on "Encounter" are awaited.