Quick Info
| Profession | Actor, Comedian, YouTuber, Gamer, Radio Jockey, Writer, Co-founder, Programming Director of The Comedy Factory |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 19/10/1988 |
| Age | 37 years |
| Birthplace | Vadodara, Gujarat |
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Bio/Wiki
| Other Name(s) | RJ Manan |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 9" (175 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Baroda High School, Vadodara |
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| College/University | The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda |
| Educational Qualification | Bachelor of Commerce (2005-2009) |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Vidya Desai (2007-2010) |
| Marriage Date | 18/11/2010 |
Family
| Father | Girish Desai (deceased) |
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| Mother | Kaushika Desai (homemaker) |
| Spouse | Vidya Desai (RJ, Managing Director of The Comedy Factory) |
| Children | Daughter - Dhyana Desai (born in 2015) |
Career
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| Awards, Honours, Achievements | Gujarati Iconic Film Award (GIFA) for Story Writer of the Year (2023) for co-writing the film Bachubhai, along with Chirayu Mistry and Om Bhatt | ||||
| Radio Career | Worked at Radio Mirchi in Vadodara for 5 years and at 94.3 MY FM for 2 years before transitioning to full-time comedy in 2014 | ||||
| Comedy Specials | Ashudh Gujarati (2014), Jati Rehje (touring internationally as of 2023) | ||||
| The Comedy Factory | Co-founded in August 2011 with Vidya Desai; pioneered urban stand-up comedy in Gujarat; established YouTube channel in October 2011 |
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Style Quotient
| Car Collection | Kia Seltos |
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/instafunny_manan/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/ComedianMananDesai | |
| YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@MananDesai |
| https://twitter.com/mananspeaks | |
| https://www.linkedin.com/in/manandesailinked/ | |
| Official Website | https://www.manandesai.in |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Manan’s dad was 45 and mom was 40 when he was born. | |
| 2. The pregnancy was high-risk due to his mom’s age. | |
| 3. Doctors warned about potential handicaps for the child. | |
| 4. Manan grew up in a modest family. | |
| 5. He got exposed to Western culture in school. | |
| 6. Manan's interest in music sparked during his school days. | |
| 7. His first downloaded song was "In the End" by Linkin Park. | |
| 8. Music passion came from his father’s record collection. | |
| 9. His first job was as a cashier at a cyber cafe. | |
| 10. His father passed away before his Class 12 exams. | |
| 11. Manan scored 72.5% in Class 12. | |
| 12. He was active in college extracurriculars. | |
| 13. A call center job led to his Radio Mirchi audition. | |
| 14. Manan started at Radio Mirchi after a breakup. | |
| 15. He worked at Radio Mirchi in Vadodara for 5 years. | |
| 16. The wedding argument led to a unique ceremony choice. | |
| 17. A shared TV show brought laughter during tough times. | |
| 18. Standup interest grew after a self-organized show. | |
| 19. He started The Comedy Factory in 2011. | |
| 20. Manan worked at 94.3 MY FM for two years. | |
| 21. He quit radio in 2014 to focus on standup. | |
| 22. The Comedy Factory became a popular entertainment hub. | |
| 23. He toured the US with his show "Chaalo Gujarat." | |
| 24. Manan appeared on Comedy Nights Bachao in 2015-2016. | |
| 25. He hosted the Ghanta Awards in 2016. | |
| 26. His "A Shudh Gujarati" show toured extensively in 2017. | |
| 27. Manan appeared on Comedy Dangal in 2017. | |
| 28. He has roles in various Gujarati films. | |
| 29. In 2019, he starred in Jestination Unknown on Amazon Prime. | |
| 30. Manan hosted "Manan Ni Therapy" in 2020. | |
| 31. He co-founded Gunjan Records in 2020. | |
| 32. Manan played Yamraaj in "Yamraj Calling." | |
| 33. He toured Europe extensively in 2023. | |
| 34. Manan co-wrote the film "Gujarati Bachubhai" in 2023. | |
| 35. He supports the Gujarat Lions in the IPL. | |
| 36. Manan has a dog named Milo. | |
| 37. He occasionally enjoys alcohol. |