Manjunath Nayaker, popularly known as Master Manjunath, began his acting career at the tender age of three. Over two decades, he starred in an impressive 68 films across Kannada, Telugu, and Hindi languages, becoming one of India's most recognized child artists. His most iconic role was 'Swami' in the 1987 Doordarshan television series 'Malgudi Days', which earned him widespread critical acclaim and international recognition, including six international, one national, and a state award (specifically for his role in 'Bettada Hoovu'). He also notably portrayed the young Vijay Dinanath Chauhan in Amitabh Bachchan's 1990 blockbuster 'Agneepath'. At the age of 19, he chose to retire from acting to focus on his education, earning a BA in English and an MA in Sociology, along with diplomas in cinematography and CA Foundation. After his academic pursuits, he initially ventured into the IT sector, publishing examination results online. Later, he successfully transitioned into a career in Public Relations and Liaison, working on significant projects like the Bangalore-Mysore Infrastructure Corridor Project (BMICP), and now runs his own liaison company, VIC Pvt Ltd.