Manish Paul is an Indian actor, model, anchor and television host. He is one of the most famous hosts in the Indian television industry.
Wiki/Biography
Manish Paul was born on 3 August 1981 (age 40 years, in 2021) in Malviya Nagar, Delhi. His zodiac sign is Leo.
Manish Paul in his childhood
He attended Delhi’s Apeejay School and went to the College of Vocational Studies, University of Delhi to pursue a BA in Tourism. After completing his studies, Manish started organizing cultural events in schools and colleges. He later moved to Mumbai and started his career as a Radio Jockey.
Manish Paul in his school days
Physical appearance
Height (approx): 6′ 1”
Weight (approx): 75 kg
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Black
Body Measurements (approx): Chest 42″, Waist 33″, Biceps 15″
Physical Transformation
In 2023, she had to follow a strict routine and diet to change her weight for her first web series called ‘Rafuchakkar.’ To fit his character, he gained 10 kilograms of weight, which took almost two months. Then, it took him two and a half months to return his body to its original shape. In an interview, when talking about her body transformation, she said,
I have always been a fitness enthusiast, although not a gym freak but I have worked for a healthy body. However, Rafuchakkar put me on a roller coaster ride of physical transformation. When I play cheats, I have five different looks and avatars. Nurturing my fit and healthy body for one of Pawan Kumar Bawariya’s looks, I had to resemble a normal middle-class and middle-aged man with a stomach, for which I gained 10 Kgs. To look again, I had to lose weight and gain muscle to play a gym trainer. Since I had just finished Jugjugg Jeeyo, I only had four months to make this drastic change.”
Maniesh Paul’s body transformation collage
Family, Caste & Wife
Manish Paul belongs to a Hindu Family. His father, Jagmohan Paul, was an accountant. His mother is a housewife. He has a brother, Vevek Paul, and a sister, Jyoti Paul Mohan.
Manish Paul with his father, Jagmohan Paul
Manish Paul with his mother
Manish Paul with his brother, Vevek Paul
Manish Paul with his sister, Jyoti Paul Mohan
He married his school girlfriend, Sanyukta, after dating for 13 years. Sanyukta is a teacher by profession. The couple has a daughter, Saisha Paul, and a son, Yuvann.
Manish Paul with his wife, Sanyukta Paul
Manish Paul with his daughter, Saisha Paul
Manish Paul with his son, Yuvann Paul
Manish Paul with his wife and children
Career
Manish started his television career in 2002 by hosting the show “Sunday Tango” on Star Plus. Next, he worked as a VJ with Zee Music. After that, he joined Radio City as a Radio Jockey and hosted the morning drive time show “Kasa Kai Mumbai.”
Manish Paul as RJ at RadioCity
In 2006, Manish appeared in the TV series “Ghost Bana Dost” where he played the role of a ghost. After that, she appeared in many TV serials like “Chhoona Hai Aasmaan,” “Radhaa Ki Betiyaan Kuch Kar Dikhayengi,” “Zindadil,” “Ssshhhh…Phir Koi Hai,” “Wheel Ghar Ghar Mein,” and “Kahani Shuru with Love Guru.” However, she decided to quit the daily soap in 2008 and remained absent from television for 8 months.
Manish Paul in Ghost Bana Dost
In 2009, Paul got his break as a host in the Zee TV show “Ghar Ghar Mein.” His work was loved by the audience and paved the way for hosting shows like “Saa Ree Gaa Maa Paa,” “Dance India Dance” and “Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa.”
Manish made his film debut in 2013 playing the role of a computer geek in “Mickey Virus.” He has also appeared in lead roles in Bollywood films “Tere Bin Laden: Dead or Alive” and “Baa Baaa Black Sheep.”
Later, he also hosted shows like “Indian Idol 10” and “Science of Stupid.”
As a model, Paul has walked the ramp for various fashion designers such as Vikram Phadnis.
Manish Paul walked the ramp for Vikram Phadnis as the Show Stopper
She has also appeared on the cover of various magazines including “FitLook Magazine,” “Bollywood Town Magazine,” and “FitNGlam Magazine.”
Manish Paul on the cover of FitLook magazine
Controversy
- Manish angered Shahid Kapoor after he posted a picture of Shahid and his wife Mira’s wedding on Twitter. Later, Shahid made sure Paul skipped the shoot of the dance reality show, Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa, at least for a day.
- Paul once again upset actor Shahid Kapoor by telling inappropriate jokes about his personal life on the sets of Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa season 8. Shahid who keeps his personal life away from the media was annoyed by her comments and expressed it too.
- Manish attracted controversy when he replaced Drashti Dhami in the 7th season of Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa. When asked about the same, Manish said, “Our friendship is not affected at all by this matter. I spoke to Drashti before starting the show. He is a very dear friend of mine. When I told him I would replace him, he accepted it well and there was no such problem. I don’t know why Drashti was replaced.”
- Paul courted controversy in 2016 when he was asked to do a film on homosexuality with Anupam Kher’s son Sikander Kher. Manish, when asked if he was comfortable doing the film, locked lips with Sikander in front of the camera.
Manish Paul’s Lip Lock Controversy
Salary & Net Worth
Manish net worth is estimated to be Rs. 4 Crore, and he was paid Rs. 2.5 Crore to host one season of a reality/television show.
Car Collection
In March 2022, he bought a Mercedes-Benz GLS 400d 4Matic SUV.
Manish Paul poses with his Mercedes-Benz GLS 400d 4Matic SUV
Award
- Entertainer of the Year at the JustUrbane Awards
Manish Paul with the Best Performer Award
- Best Host Award for Indian Idol 10 at Telly Awards
Manish Paul with the award
- PTC Film Awards for Rising Star Performer of the Year
Manish Paul with the Star Entertainer of the Year Award
Favourite
- Food: Chole Bhature, Italian & Indian Cuisine
- Movie: Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro (1983)
- Vacation Destinations: Jaipur, Interlaken in Switzerland
Facts
- His hobbies include meditating, exercising, and playing cricket and basketball.
- Apart from TV shows, Manish has hosted around 18 award nights and other events as well.
Manish Paul hosted the ITA Awards 2015
- Despite coming from a family of financial experts, Manish had little interest in studies.
- Paul shares a good bond with TV actor Siddharth Shukla.
Manish Paul with Siddharth Shukla
- When Manish landed in Mumbai for the first time, he walked from the airport to his grandmother’s place in Chembur because he had no money to hire a cab.
- For all his hosting style and humor, Paul gives credit to his father.
- Manish hates revealing his income to anyone.
- Manish and Sanyukta (his wife) have studied in the same school from their nursery class.
- The year 2008 was not so good for Manish; because he didn’t have a job for about 9-10 months, the reason was that the producer misbehaved with Paul, which caused him to sit at home. At one point, he didn’t have enough money to even pay his rent.
- Paul credits his wife, Sanyukta, as the secret of his success.
- When asked about her craziest fan moment, she replied- “Recently, I went to a college event in Pune where the girls asked me to show my abs. When I didn’t, they tore my shirt. I went on stage wearing only jeans.”
- He is a big fan of Amitabh Bachchan. His wardrobe has a seven-foot tall poster of Amitabh and a badge with his name signed by Amitabh Bachchan.
Manish Paul with Amitabh Bachchan
- According to Paul, the most memorable moment for him was one of the awards nights where he was awarded the ‘Best Singer’ Award. He read the nominations himself before being handed the trophy.
- He has got a ‘Star’ inked on his right wrist.
Manish Paul tattoo
- In 2016, according to a report published in Mid Day, Manish was the highest paid Non-Bollywood Host. He was paid Rs. 2.5 Crore to host one season of the dance reality show “Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa.”
- Paul is referred to as the ‘Sultan of Stage’ by his fans.
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Source: SCHOOL TRANG DAI
