Manoj Bajpayee took to social media on Thursday to commemorate a significant milestone in his career—26 years since the release of Ram Gopal Varma’s crime drama Satya. The film, released on July 3, 1998, marked a turning point for Bajpayee, catapulting him into the limelight with his portrayal of Bhiku Mhatre, a character etched into Bollywood’s underworld lore.
Sharing stills from the iconic film, Bajpayee reminisced about his journey portraying “Mumbai Ka King Kaun,” a famous dialogue from Satya. The post featured glimpses of his co-stars, including J. D. Chakravarthy, Urmila Matondkar, and Saurabh Shukla, who played pivotal roles in the gritty narrative.
Written by Saurabh Shukla and Anurag Kashyap, Satya follows the story of an immigrant, Satya (played by J. D. Chakravarthy), navigating the treacherous underworld of Mumbai. Befriending Bhiku Mhatre (Bajpayee) leads Satya into a web of crime and power struggles, depicted vividly against the backdrop of Mumbai’s gritty reality.
On July 3, 2024, renowned filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma took to social media to celebrate the 26th anniversary of his iconic crime drama Satya. Posting on X (formerly Twitter), Varma shared a nostalgic poster from the film, accompanied by a heartfelt tribute to the talented cast and crew who contributed to making Satya a timeless classic.
A BIG SHOUT OUT to @BajpayeeManoj ,@AnuragKashyap72 ,@UrmilaMatondkar , @MakrandD , #SaurabhShukla pic.twitter.com/jhrFucUEXo
— Ram Gopal Varma (@RGVzoomin) July 3, 2024
The tweet featured a striking poster from the movie, capturing the essence of Mumbai’s underworld that the film vividly portrayed. Alongside the image, Varma expressed his gratitude with a caption that read, “A BIG SHOUT OUT to @BajpayeeManoj @AnuragKashyap72 @UrmilaMatondkar @MakrandD #SaurabhShukla”, acknowledging the pivotal roles played by Manoj Bajpayee, Anurag Kashyap, Urmila Matondkar, Makrand Deshpande, and Saurabh Shukla in bringing the story to life on the silver screen.
Beyond Satya, Manoj Bajpayee has continued to impress audiences with diverse roles. Recently seen in Apoorv Singh Karki’s action thriller Bhaiyya Ji, where he portrayed the titular character Ram Charan Tripathi, Bajpayee showcased his versatility once again. The film, which released on May 24, showcased Bajpayee’s prowess in portraying complex characters with depth and intensity.
Fans of Bajpayee can also look forward to his return as Srikant Tiwari in the highly anticipated third season of Raj & DK’s spy thriller series The Family Man. Known for its gripping narrative and Bajpayee’s stellar performance, the series has garnered a massive following since its debut on Amazon Prime Video in 2019. Following the success of the first two seasons, the upcoming instalment promises to delve deeper into Srikant Tiwari’s world of espionage and personal challenges.
