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Maniesh Paul
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Paul at the Indian Television Academy Awards in 2012
Born (1981-08-03) 3 August 1981 (age 43)
Nationality Indian
Occupation
Years active 2005–present
Spouse(s)
Sanyukta Paul
(m. 2007)
Children 2

Maniesh Paul (born on August 3, 1981) is a famous Indian actor, TV host, model, and singer. He started his career as a radio host (RJ) and video host (VJ). Later, he became an actor, then a stand-up comedian, and finally a very popular TV host.

Maniesh is known as one of the best TV hosts of his time. People love him because he is charming, can do many different things, and has a fun way of presenting shows.

Early Life and Family Background

Maniesh Paul grew up in New Delhi, India. His family is from Punjab and was involved in the finance business.

He went to Apeejay School in Sheikh Sarai, New Delhi. After school, he studied Tourism at the College of Vocational Studies, which is part of Delhi University. Later, he moved to Mumbai and lived with his grandmother.

Maniesh Paul's Career Journey

Starting Out in Entertainment

Maniesh began his career in Delhi by hosting cultural events at schools and colleges. He then moved to Mumbai. His first big chance came in 2002 when he hosted a show called Sunday Tango on Star Plus.

He also worked as a VJ for Zee Music, playing music videos. He was also a radio host (RJ) for Radio City on their morning show called Kasakai Mumbai.

Manish Paul, Ragini Khanna on the sets of 'Jhalak Dikhhlaa Jaa 5'(7)
Maniesh Paul and Ragini Khanna hosting Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 5 in 2012.

Acting Roles

Maniesh later started acting. He played a ghost in the show Ghost Bana Dost on STAR One. He also appeared in many other TV shows. Some of these include Radhaa Ki Betiyaan Kuch Kar Dikhayengi, Zindadil, and Ssshhhh...Phir Koi Hai.

However, he didn't find acting in daily TV shows very exciting. So, he decided to stop and was even without work for eight months in 2008.

Maniesh had small roles in movies like Tees Maar Khan (2010). His first main role in a movie was as a computer expert named Mickey in Mickey Virus (2013). This movie was well-liked by many people.

Becoming a Top TV Host

After his acting roles, Maniesh became a television host and presenter. He became very well-known after hosting Saa Ree Gaa Maa Paa Chhote Ustaad. He also appeared in the comedy show Comedy Circus.

He hosted Dance India Dance Li'l Masters on Zee TV. He also took part in Star Ya Rockstar, a singing show for celebrities. Maniesh also co-hosted the dance competition Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 7 with Ranvir Shorey.

In 2011, Maniesh won the Best Anchor award for his work on Zee TV's Dance India Dance Li'l Masters.

Maniesh has also hosted Science of Stupid on National Geographic. He has hosted many award shows over the years. In 2018, he hosted Indian Idol 10 on Sony TV. After that, he hosted Nach Baliye 9 on Star Plus. He is currently hosting the show History Hunter on Discovery Plus.

Personal Life

Maniesh Paul is married to Sanyukta Paul. They got married in 2007. Sanyukta is from Bengal.

They first met in school and started dating in late 1998. Their families got to know each other, and they decided to get married in 2007. They have two children: a daughter born in 2011 and a son born in 2016.

Television Shows Hosted and Acted In

Year Title Role
2005/07 Hero - Bhakti Hi Shakti Hai Azgar
2007 Chhoona Hai Aasmaan Farhaan Zaidi
Zindadil Host
2008 Radhaa Ki Betiyaan Kuch Kar Dikhayeng Karan
Khooni Saaya Prem
Kaali Chudail Prashant
Honeymoon Hotel Raj
Guest House Sidharth
Ghost Bana Dost Ghost
2009 Ghar Ghar Mein Host
Kuch Kook Hota Hai Mannu
2010 Dance India Dance Li'l Masters Host
Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Singing Superstar
Comedy Circus Ka Jadoo
Kiski Daal Galegi
2011 Pyaar Mein Twist Amol
Dance Ke Superstars Host
Star Ya Rockstar Contestant
2012 Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 5 Host
India's Got Talent
2013 Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 6
2014 Mad In India
Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 7
Science of Stupid
2015 Brain Boosters
Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 8
2016 Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 9
Science of Stupid 3
2018 Indian Idol
2019 Nach Baliye 9
Movie Masti with Manish Paul
2020 Mujhse Shaadi Karoge
Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Li'l Champs 2020
Beat The Genius
2021 India's Best Dancer 2
2022 Smart Jodi
Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 10

Movies Maniesh Paul Has Been In

Key
Films that have not yet been released Denotes films that have not yet been released
Year Title Role Notes
2009 Maruti Mera Dost Varun Special appearance (a small role)
2010 Tees Maar Khan Master India Special appearance
2013 ABCD: Any Body Can Dance Himself Special appearance
Mickey Virus Mickey Arora First main role in a Bollywood movie
2015 Ranbanka Rahul Sharma
2016 Tere Bin Laden 2 Sharma
2017 Hrudayantar Himself Special appearance, Marathi movie
2018 Baa Baaa Black Sheep Baba
2019 Banjar Jaswant
2022 Jugjugg Jeeyo Gurpreet Sharma
2023 Rafuchakkar Pawan Kumar
2025 Sunny Sunskari Ki Tulsi Kumari 0TBA

Awards and Recognitions

Year Film Award Category Result
2023 Jugjugg Jeeyo Zee Cine Awards Best Actor in a Comic Role Won
2023 Jugjugg Jeeyo Filmfare Awards Best Supporting Actor Nominated

Music He Has Released

Year Title Singer Music Lyrics Label
2018 Harjai Himself Sachin Gupta T-Series

Events and Award Shows Hosted

Year Event Role Channel
2008 GR8 Awards Host Sony TV
2008–2009 Mumbai Police Show Organised by Cineyug Host Sony TV
2009–2010 Zee Rishtey Awards Host Zee TV
2009–2010 Zee Gold Awards Host Zee TV
2010 Zee Diwali Dhamaka Host Zee TV
2010 Sahara India Pariwar Host Star Plus
2011 BIG Star Entertainment Awards Host Star Plus
2010 Indian Telly Awards Host Colors TV
2010 Indian Television Academy Awards Host Colors TV
2011 Femina Miss India Host Sony TV
2012 STAR Parivaar Awards Host Star Plus
2012 Femina Miss India Host Sony TV
2012 Indian Telly Awards Host Colors TV
2012 Golden Petal Awards Host Colors TV
2012 BIG Star Entertainment Awards Host Star Plus
2021 Opening Ceremony of International Film Festival of India Host DD India
and DD National
2022 Femina Miss India Host Colors TV
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