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Meet actor who was jobless for over a year, his wife supported him financially, took care of household expenses, today he is a star, name is…
Maniesh Paul is such a person in the Indian entertainment industry who has come a long way from the small screen to the big screen on the basis of his hard work, talent, and unique style. He is not only a great host but also a great actor, model, RJ, VJ and now a YouTuber. He has been impressing people with his words and style since childhood. When he started speaking on stage for the first time in school, even his teacher was surprised and said, 'Are you a child or a radio?' That one thing decided the direction of his entire life. Who is Maniesh Paul? Maniesh Paul was born on 3 August 1981 in a Punjabi family in Malviya Nagar, Delhi. He was brought up in a normal middle-class environment, but his perspective was absolutely extraordinary. He completed his early education from Apeejay School in Sheikh Sarai, Delhi, and then graduated in Tourism from Delhi University. During this time, while hosting college events and cultural functions, he realized his hidden talent and decided to try his luck by going to Mumbai. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Maniesh Paul (@manieshpaul) What was Maniesh Paul's first job? In 2002, Maniesh got his first break as a host on Star Plus' show 'Sunday Tango'. After this, he worked as a VJ on Zee Music and an RJ on Radio City. Maniesh also tried his hand at acting and played the role of a ghost in 'Ghost Bana Dost'. After this, he appeared in serials like 'Radha Ki Betiyan Kuch Kar Dikhayengi', 'Zindadil', and 'Kahani Shuru with Love Guru'. Why is Maniesh Paul so popular? However, he gained real popularity when he hosted 'Dance India Dance Little Masters'. His witty style, outspoken style, and on-the-fly punchlines made him a household name. People remembered his voice and style more than his name. These were the moments when they remembered their school teacher. He also hosted big shows like 'Sa Re Ga Ma Pa', 'Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa' (season 5 to 10), 'Indian Idol', 'Nach Baliye', and 'India's Best Dancer'. Maniesh Paul was once jobless, his wife supported him for over a year Maniesh said in an interview that there was a moment in his life when he had completely run out of money and he was unemployed for almost a year. At that time, his wife Sanyukta supported him completely and took up the responsibility of the house. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Maniesh Paul (@manieshpaul) Maniesh Paul's marriage Let us tell you that Maniesh Paul married his childhood friend Samyukta in 2007. Both had known each other since school days and had been in a relationship since 1998. Both have a daughter and a son. Maniesh admitted that if Samyukta had not supported him during that difficult time, he would probably not have been here today. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Maniesh Paul (@manieshpaul) What was Maniesh Paul's first film? The actor also ventured into Bollywood and did a cameo in the 2010 film 'Tees Maar Khan'. In 2013, he made his debut as a lead actor with 'Mickey Virus', after which he appeared in 'Ranbanka', 'Tere Bin Laden 2', and the 2022 film 'Jug Jug Diyo' starring Varun Dhawan and Kiara Advani. Currently, Maniesh can be seen hosting a chat show 'The Maniesh Paul Podcast' on YouTube, in which many celebs talk about their life journey.
India.com
10-06-2025
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- India.com
Meet actor, who gave 7 consecutive flops, was jobless for a year, Akshay Kumar insulted him in front of his mother, is now..., name is…
This actor once stood on the sidelines, watching the dazzling world of cinema from afar, fueled by a quiet dream and unshakable determination. With no grand launch or industry backing, he took small, steady steps into the spotlight. Facing rejections and setbacks, he chose persistence over despair. Today, he's not just a part of the film industry, he's a name that commands respect, a performer and host who earns applause for turning his dream into a celebrated reality. The Exceptionally Talented… Here we are talking about actor Maniesh Paul, He started his career by organizing cultural events at schools and colleges in Delhi. Subsequently, he relocated to Mumbai and began hosting Sunday Tango on Star Plus in 2002. The actor also took on roles as a VJ and Radio Jockey. He also featured as the lead in films that include Mickey Virus, Ranbanka, Baa Baa Black Sheep, Hrudayatar, Tere Bin Laden 2 and Banjar, which received negative response from cinema lovers and ended up being box office duds. Additionally, he hosted Dance India Dance Li'l Masters, Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 7 and Nach Baliye 9, among others, which gave him a strong boost in the industry. However, before this, he faced a difficult period during which he was unemployed for the entire year and struggled to pay for housing. When Maniesh Shared About Her Struggling Times In a conversation with Humans of Bombay, the actor shared about his struggling days and said, 'During my struggles, Sanyukta supported me. Eventually, in 2006, I secured a full-time position as an RJ. So, I proposed to Sanyukta, 'Let's tie the knot!' We had a lavish Punjabi-Bengali wedding and after the wedding, Sanyukta began her career as a teacher while Maniesh I balanced my RJ role with hosting events. Despite our busy schedules and the little time we had together, she never raised any complaints. He further talked about being jobless for almost a year, during which he was unable to pay his rent. He said, 'In 2008, I had hit another low point, jobless again for a year and unable to pay rent. But once more, Sanyukta stood by me and took care of everything and kept telling me, 'Be patient, you'll get a great opportunity soon. Her faith paid off when, a year later, I landed a role in a TV serial. From there, things began to turn around and I started getting offers for reality shows and award events.' When Akshay Kumar Insulted Maniesh Paul He also recounted a humorous memory that involved Akshay Kumar. Remembering an award ceremony, Maniesh mentioned that he had asked Akshay for some acting advice. To this, Akshay replied firmly, 'Chup kar!' (shut up). Maniesh confessed that he started to sweat immediately, particularly because it was the first time his mother was in the audience. 'I felt so embarrassed… beizzati hogayi,' he chuckled.
