Manav Gohil
- Vijay Gohil (father)
- Sudha Gohil
Manav Gohil (born 9 November 1974)[2] is an Indian actor. He has been active in the Hindi film industry for more than a decade and is best known for his roles in Hindi television shows, including the soap opera Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii, the dance reality show Nach Baliye 2, the crime drama C.I.D., the drama Shaadi Mubarak and Tenali Rama.
Career
After graduation Manav Gohil decided to join the entertainment industry. He has acted in many popular shows such as Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii, Kasautii Zindagii Kay, Kkusum, Agle Janam Mohe Bitiya Hi Kijo and The Buddy Project. He also co-hosted the TV show Fame Gurukul with Mandira Bedi.
Besides working in television series, Gohil had a lead role in the Gujrati film Saptapadii, which also starred Swaroop Sampat.
Gohil also acted in plays including Kennedy Bridge by Khalid Mohammed and Lady from the Ocean by Illa Arun. He has made endorsements for brands including Honda (for its Amaze lineup), Volkswagen, ICICI, Mahindra etc.
Gohil has played Yamraja in Yam Hain Hum on SAB TV, King Krishnadevaraya in Tenali Rama on SAB TV and Hanumant Singh in Kesari Nandan on Colors TV.
In August 2020, Gohil started to play the male lead role of Keertan Tibrewal, a.k.a. K.T., in Star Plus's television series Shaadi Mubarak.
Personal life
He was born in Surendranagar in Gujarat, and moved to Vadodara for his education.[1] He completed Bachelor in Commerce and then MBA from Vadodara.[3] He is married to TV actress Shweta Kawatra.[4][5] They participated in the dance competition show Nach Baliye 2 where Manav was awarded best dancer by Saroj Khan. The couple became parents to a daughter on 11 May 2012.[6] The couple follows Nichiren Buddhism.[7][8][9][10]
Filmography
Films
- Chori Chori (2003)
- Saptapadii (2013) – as Siddharth Sanghvi
- Love Yoou Soniye (2013) – as Parminder (cameo)
- Dhantya Open (2017) – as Prakash Shah
- Super 30 (2019) – as Purushottam
- Baaghi 3 (2020) – as Asif
- Tribhanga (2021) – as Raghav
- Chandalo (2023) – as Sharan[11]
Television
Year | Serial | Role | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
2000 | C.A.T.S. | ||
2000–2001 | Choodiyan | Recurring role | |
Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii | Vikram | ||
2001–2002 | Kkusum | Vishal Mehra | |
Kasautii Zindagii Kay | Praveen Sengupta | ||
2003 | Kahani Terrii Merrii | Dhruv | |
Ssshhhh...Koi Hai | Captain Kishan | Recurring role | |
Saara Akaash | Flight Lt. Jatin Gohil | ||
2003–2004 | Manshaa | Rohit | |
2004–2005 | C.I.D. | Inspector Daksh | Recurring role |
Ayushmaan | Dr. Mayank | ||
Isse Kehte Hai Golmaal Ghar | |||
2005 | CID: Special Bureau | Inspector Daksh | Recurring role |
Fame Gurukul | Host | ||
Kaisa Ye Pyar Hai | Angad's detective friend | ||
Hotel Kingston | |||
2005–2006 | Remix | Debashish Mitra | Recurring role |
2006 | Sarkarr:Rishton Ki Ankahi Kahani | Laksh Pandit | |
Fear Factor India | Contestant | ||
Vaidehi | Neel Agnihotri | ||
Nach Baliye 2 | Contestant | ||
2007 | Betiyaan Apni Yaa Paraaya Dhan | Karan Bali | |
Saarrthi | Advocate Shyam | Recurring role | |
Lucky | Professor Mohit Nanda | ||
2007–2008 | Naaginn | Naagraj | Cameo |
2008 | Bura Na Mano Holi Hai | Grand Finale Performer | |
2010 | Agle Janam Mohe Bitiya Hi Kijo | Dr. Shailendra Kumar | Recurring role |
2012–2014 | The Buddy Project | Aniruddh "Junglee" Jaitley | |
2013 | Lakhon Mein Ek | Mahesh / Kailash Satyarthi | |
Adaalat | Abhinav Shekhawat | ||
Savdhaan India[12] | Danny | ||
Qubool Hai | Sanjay Mehta | ||
2013–2014 | Devon Ke Dev...Mahadev | Andhaka | |
Khelti Hai Zindagi Aankh Micholi | Sanjay Mehta | ||
2014–2015 | Box Cricket League | Contestant | |
2014–2016 | Yam Hain Hum | Yamraj | |
2015 | Tujhse Naraaz Nahin Zindagi | Host | |
Badi Door Se Aaye Hain | Yamraj | Guest[13] | |
2016 | Box Cricket League | Contestant | |
Khidki | Aloknath Tripathi | ||
Chidiya Ghar | Manav | Cameo | |
2017–2020 | Tenali Rama | Maharaj Krishnadevaraya | |
2019 | Kesari Nandan | Hanumant Singh | |
2020–2021 | Shaadi Mubarak | Keertan Tibrewal "KT" | |
2021–2022 | Kaamnaa | Vaibhav Kapoor | |
2022–2023 | Main Hoon Aparajita | Akshay Singh | |
2023–2024 | Dabangii – Mulgii Aayi Re Aayi | Inspector Ankush Rajyavadhkar |
References
- ^ a b "Manav Gohil". Gujaratnow.com. 2014. Retrieved 16 July 2015.
- ^ "Happy Birthday to Manav, Shalini, Payal, Malhar, Pankaj and Tanvi". www.tellychakkar.com. 9 November 2012. Archived from the original on 11 November 2012. Retrieved 25 November 2012.
- ^ "Interview with television actor Manav Gohil". Indiantelevision.com. 10 April 2004. Retrieved 3 February 2015.
- ^ Kharade, Pallavi (10 December 2004). "Ek chhoti si love story". Times of India. Retrieved 16 July 2015.
- ^ "Nach Baliye couple in SMS scam". The Times of India. Mumbai Mirror. 27 October 2006. Archived from the original on 11 August 2011. Retrieved 16 July 2015.
- ^ "Shweta Kawatra, Manav Gohil have a baby girl". Rediff. 15 May 2012. Retrieved 26 November 2012.
- ^ "Marriage is a lifelong commitment: Manav Gohil". The Indian Express. 11 August 2017. Retrieved 5 December 2021.
- ^ "Why celebrities are turning to Buddhism". DNA India. Retrieved 5 December 2021.
- ^ "Buddhism helped television actor Shweta Kawaatra cope with postpartum depression - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 5 December 2021.
- ^ "Buddhism makes for a happy celeb!". DNA India. Retrieved 5 December 2021.
- ^ "Chandlo". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 22 July 2023.
- ^ "Manav Gohil turns gangster for Savdhaan India". Indian Express Dot Com. 12 July 2013. Retrieved 4 March 2020.
- ^ "Yamraj visits the aliens". 16 July 2015 – via The Economic Times - The Times of India.
External links
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- Official website
- Manav Gohil at IMDb
- Manav Gohil at Bollywood Hungama