Manoj Bajpayee played a pivotal role in convincing Ram Gopal Varma to cast Shefali Shah in the iconic 1998 crime drama *Satya*, showcasing his influence beyond acting.
Manoj Bajpayee's casting influence in 'Satya'
Jul 10, 2026
03:35 pm
What's the storyActor Manoj Bajpayee, who shot to fame as gangster Bhiku Mhatre in Ram Gopal Varma's 1998 crime drama Satya, recently revealed how he had to convince the director to cast Shefali Shah as his on-screen wife Pyaari.
In an interview with SCREEN, Bajpayee said Varma was initially not convinced about casting Shah because of their previous experience together on Rangeela (1995).
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