A small boy from a small town in Punjab had dreams in his eyes..of making it big in Bollywood. His efforts were humble and even humbler were his means. Not the one to give up so easily, he did not mind fighting small odds that came his way. He did not mind borrowing a shirt from Naseerunddin Shah. He was confident that one day these will become inspiring anecdotes for many struggling wannabes. And he was right. Despite such ordinary looks, just by dint of his hard work he went on to become a formidable actor. Who can match his acting caliber in Maachis, Jaane Bhi Yaron, Aakrosh, Ardhsatya and Tamas. He was perhaps the first star in Bollywood who was so successful despite his ordinary looks. Lookk at his top controversies: