Manoj Bajpayee, who is currently grabbing headlines for his recently released film, Bhaiyaa Ji, became a household name after his breakthrough movie, Satya, in 1998. Bajpayee, the recipient of India's fourth-highest civilian honor, the Padma Shri, had faced many struggles in his initial days in the Hindi film industry.

The versatile star made his debut in 1994 with "Droh Kaal" and followed it up with a minor role in "Bandit Queen". But it was his role as the flamboyant gangster Bhiku Mhatre in 1998's "Satya" that made him an instant star.