Manjot Singh is an Indian actor who is known for appearing in the Hindi films ‘Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye!’ (2008) and ‘Fukrey’ (2013).
Wiki/Biography
Manjot Singh aka Manjot Oberoi was born on Tuesday, 7 July 1992 (age 31 years; as of 2023) in New Delhi, India. His zodiac sign is Cancer.
Manjot Singh’s childhood picture
He did his schooling at Hillwoods Academy Preet Vihar, New Delhi. He pursued his graduation with correspondence from Delhi University, New Delhi. In an interview, while talking about his education, he said,
I did my graduation through correspondence from DU. I got admission in Hindu College, but unfortunately, for some reason, they hadn’t released the list for Dramatics (Extra-curricular activities) quota. And when they called me again for auditions, I was shooting for Student of The Year (2012). So, I couldn’t go for it and lost the opportunity. Everyone tells me that I missed my college life.”
Physical Appearance
Height (approx.): 5′ 9″
Hair Colour: Black
Eye Colour: Dark Brown
Family
He belongs to a Punjabi Sikh family.
Parents & Siblings
His father, Paramjot Singh, is an engineer and businessman. His mother, Amrit Kaur Singh, is a homemaker. His elder brother, Sehebjot Singh, works in Australia.
Manjot Singh with his father
Manjot Singh with his mother
Manjot Singh with his brother
Relationships/Affairs
Manjot has been dating a girl named Ayesha for a few years.
Manjot Singh with his girlfriend
Career
Film
Hindi
In 2008, he made his Bollywood debut with the film ‘Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye!’ in which he played the role of young Lovinder ‘Lucky’ Singh (played by Abhay Deol).
Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye!
He has appeared in many popular Hindi films like ‘Udaan’ (2010), ‘Student Of The Year’ (2012), ‘Fukrey’ (2013), ‘Fukrey Returns’ (2017), and ‘Dream Girl’ (2019).
Fukrey Returns
Punjabi
In 2012, he made his Punjabi film debut with ‘Pure Punjabi’ in which he played the role of Param.
Pure Punjabi
Web Series
Manjot has acted in various Hindi web series such as ‘College Romance’ (2018; Netflix & Sony LIV), ‘Made in Heaven’ (2019; Amazon Prime Video), ‘Zindagi inShort’ (2020; Flipkart Video), and ‘Chutzpah’ (2021; Sony LIV).
College Romance
Short film
Manjot has also acted in a few Hindi short films like ‘Zoya’ (2016), ‘Dream 1 Gurwinder’ (2019), and ‘Boom Boom’ (2020).
Boom Boom
Other Work
Manjot has been featured in TV commercials for various brands like Coca-Cola, HDFC Life, and Maggi Noodles.
Manjot Singh in Maggi ad
In 2010, he participated in the reality TV show ‘Khatron Ke Khiladi,’ which aired on Colors TV.
Manjot Singh during an event of Khatron Ke Khiladi
Favourites
- Food: Gobi ka Paratha, Saag, Boondi ka Raita
- Colour(s): Black, White, Red, Blue
- Sport(s): Cricket, Football
Facts/Trivia
- He once shared that in childhood, he dreamt of becoming a banker.
- In an interview, Manjot shared that initially, he was rejected in the audition round for the Hindi film ‘Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye!’ (2008). He said,
I had never acted before, even in school plays. My parents took me for the audition of ‘Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye! After the audition, the casting director rejected me for the role. However, Dibakar Banerjee insisted on casting me even though the casting director wasn’t convinced, I just put my foot down.”
Later, for preparing the role, Manjot (who played young Lucky Singh in the film which was played by Abhay Deol) went for a week-long acting workshop in Manali, Himachal Pradesh. He learnt the walking style of the Indian actor Abhay Deol and even used a cheek pad so that his jaw would look like Abhay Deol’s jaw.
- In 2009, he received Filmfare Critics Award for the Best Actor category for the movie ‘Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye!’
Manjot Singh with his award
- He is an avid animal lover and often shares pictures with cats and dogs on his Instagram account.
Manjot Singh with a dog
- Manjot has been supporting various NGOs for a very long time.
Manjot Singh with kids of NGO
- Manjot once shared that he was once rejected by a casting director for wearing a turban. He shared that the casting director said,
Since you’re a sardar, it’s quite difficult for us to search a role for you. Just because I’m a sardar doesn’t mean I’m funny all the time.”
He further shared that at the beginning of his career, he got offers of many films, but after his film ‘Fukrey’ was released, he did not have any good work for almost two years. He said,
After Fukrey, I think ek time aaya tha ke mere paas do saal tak kaam nahi tha (there was time when I did not get work for two years). So, the offers that were coming I didn’t wish to do and things I wanted to do, weren’t coming my way. I was not satisfied with the offers I was getting. So that was a phase where I felt easy nahi hai (it’s not easy). Sitting at home, I was studying and at the same time I was getting films. I was earning good money too, (I thought) life is amazing. But reality check tab pata chalta (you get a reality check) when you have to wait for the right thing.”
- Apart from acting, he has a keen interest in interior designing.
- In his leisure time, he loves to go on long drives and listen to music.
- He is often spotted consuming alcohol at parties and events.
Manjot Singh with a bottle of beer
Categories: Biography
Source: SCHOOL TRANG DAI
