Manava Naik is an Indian film, television and theater actress. He is known for his work in Hindi and Marathi films. He owns the production house Strawberri Pictures.
Wiki/Biography
Manava Arun Naik was born on Thursday, September 8, 1983 (age 40 years; in 2023) in Mumbai. His zodiac sign is Leo. He completed his schooling at St. Joseph’s Convent High School, Mumbai. He obtained his master’s degree in English Literature from Ramnarain Ruia College, Mumbai. He pursued his Masters in Marketing Management at the University of Mumbai. He studied filmmaking and digital media at the New York Film Academy.
Childhood photos of Manava Naik
Physical appearance
Height (approx): 5′ 4″
Weight (approx): 55 kg
Hair Color: Dark Brown
Eye Color: Dark Brown
Family
Parents & Siblings
Manava Naik’s father, Arun Naik, was a theater critic and translator. His mother, Meena Naik, is a Marathi film actress. Meena is also a director, writer, puppeteer, and social activist. Manava has a sister named Shariva Naik.
Manava Naik with her father, Arun Naik, mother, Meena Naik, and sister, Shariva Naik
Husband & Son
Manava is married to Sushant Tungare, an executive producer at Emmay Entertainment & Motion Pictures. He is the executive producer for the Bollywood film Uri: The Surgical Strike.
Manava Naik’s wedding photo
Manava Naik with her husband, Sushant Tungare
Career
Television
Manava started her acting career with the Marathi serial, Abhalmaya, playing the role of Anushka Joshi, from 1999 to 2001, on Alpha TV Marathi. In 2002, she appeared as Saguna in the popular television show, Khichdi, on StarPlus. In 2005, she played the role of a computer expert, Neha Nayar, in the popular detective television series Special Squad on StarPlus. From 2005 to 2007, she played the role of Dimple in the comedy drama series Baa Bahoo Aur Baby on StarPlus. In 2007, he played the role of Manjeet Mahesh Gheewala in the television show Teen Bahuraaniyaan on Zee TV for 2 years. She played the role of Manava Vaibhav Limaye in the Marathi TV show Tuza Maza Jamena, which aired on Zee Marathi in 2013.
Tuza Maza Jamena TV show poster
Movie
Manava made her Bollywood debut with Jodha Akbar (2008) where she played the role of Neelakshi (Jodha’s servant). In 2010, she made her Marathi debut with Kshanbhar Vishranti in which she played the role of Neha. He was the lead in the Marathi film Langar where he played the role of Malan; the film was released in 2012. In the romantic Marathi film, Pindadaan, Manava appeared as Ruhi, which was released in 2016. He is also the director of the Marathi film, Por Bazaar (2014).
Pindadaan movie poster, starring Manava Naik
In 2016, she appeared in Jaundya Na Balasaheb where she played the role of Urmi. In 2022, Manava worked in the historical film, Shivpratap Garudjhep where she played the role of Soyra Bai (second wife of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj). Later, she appeared in many Marathi films such as Fakt Ladh Mhana (2011), No Entry Pudhe Dhoka Aahey (2012), Candle March (2014), and Dhinchak Enterprise (2016).
OTT
He worked as an X-ray producer in various web series such as Mirzapur (2018), The Family Man (2019), Four More Shots Please (2020), and Paatal Lok (2020). He is the x-ray creative director of the TV series Tandav, released in 2021. He is in the camera and electrical department of the web series Dahaad, in 2023.
Theater
Manava has performed in many theater productions. He was a part of the Marathi drama Hamidabaichi Kothi where he played the role of Shabbo in 2011. In 2012, he became the lead actor in the Marathi drama All the Best. She played Ophelia in Shakespeare’s play, Hamlet, in Marathi for which she was also awarded. In December 2022, she performed in a drama called Kali Rani.
Hamidabaichi Kothi game poster
Award
- He received the Young Achiever Award at Tarun Tejankit in 2021
Manava Naik at the Tarun Tejankit Award show in 2021
- She received the Sanskruti Kala Darpan Award for her portrayal of Ophelia in the play Hamlet in 2019.
Kala Darpan Manava Naik Sanskruti Award
- His Play Kali Rani has been nominated for MaTa Sanman 2023.
Facts/Trivia
- He is a dog lover and owns dogs of various breeds like hunting dogs, labradors and pugs, namely Kanoji, Mr. Keshto, Hersheys, Boozo, Birbal and Napoleon.
- In memory of his pet dog Kanoji, he got a dog paw tattoo with his name allegedly on his left shoulder.
Manava Naik tattoo photo
- At the age of 6, he was part of children’s games and puppet shows where he played.
Manava Naik at the Children’s puppet show
- He is a person who likes to travel and often travels with his family. He often posts pictures of his travels on Instagram.
- He is a foodie and often posts pictures of eating out on social media.
- His favorite movie genre is comedy thriller.
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