Quick Info
| Profession | Video Jockey, Restaurateur |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 07/10/1968 |
| Age | 57 years |
| Birthplace | Delhi, India |
Latest News about Manish Makhija
01/08/2026
Manish Makhija was listed in a 2026 company profile as the founder and CEO of BrandBuzz Advertising, which says the Pune-based agency was founded that year. The profile describes him as a veteran of India’s advertising and digital marketing industry and states that he had previously managed campaigns across several sectors.
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Bio/Wiki
| Other name | Munish Makhija |
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| Nickname | Munna |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 173 cm |
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| Eye Color | Brown |
| Hair Color | Bald |
Personal Life
| Manish Makhija is the uncle of actress Masumeh Makhija. |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Divorced |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Pooja Bhatt |
| Marriage Date | Second Marriage- 16 August 2003 |
| Divorce Date | 2014 |
Family
| Father | Parents worked in the Indian Postal Service |
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| Siblings | Brother - Anand Makhija |
| Spouse | Neha Gupta (first wife) |
| Children | One son from first wife Neha Gupta |
| Uncle/Nephew Relation | Uncle of Masumeh Makhija |
Career
| Awards | 1998: Won Special Award by Screen Awards | 2012: Nominated for Upcoming Lyricist of The Year for the song “Abhi Abhi” from Jism 2 |
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| Notable Works | The Udham Singh Show (1997) | Cash Cab – Meter Chalu Hai | Paap (2003) | Rog (2005) | Luv Shuv Tey Chicken Khurana (2012) | Mastizaade (2016) | Cabaret (2019) | Jism 2 (2012) |
| Roles | Video Jockey | Restaurateur | Actor | Assistant Director (Rog) | Lyricist (Jism 2) | Music Composer (Cabaret) |
Social Media
| https://www.linkedin.com/in/manishmakhija2209 |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Manish Makhija is an Indian VJ and restaurant owner. | |
| 2. Pooja Bhatt is his ex-wife. | |
| 3. While in school and college, Manish worked as a choreographer for dance competitions. | |
| 4. He changed jobs more than twenty times. | |
| 5. Manish gained popularity as a video jockey on TV shows like 'The Udham Singh Show' and 'Cash Cab - Meter Chalu Hai.' | |
| 6. He appeared in TV commercials for brands such as Britannia Checkers and Limca. | |
| 7. In addition to being a VJ, Manish acted in Hindi films like 'Paap,' 'Rog,' 'Luv Shuv Tey Chicken Khurana,' and 'Mastizaade.' | |
| 8. Manish and Pooja Bhatt met while working on the film 'Paap,' got married a month later, and divorced after nearly 11 years. | |
| 9. He worked as an assistant director in 'Rog,' penned lyrics for 'Jism 2,' and composed music for 'Cabaret.' | |
| 10. Manish opened 'The Other Side at Morgem Beach' in Goa, and started companies like Ab-Markosys Private Limited and Greenapp Enterprises Private Limited. He also established a training centre called Bark Beat. | |
| 11. Manish is known to smoke cigarettes at events. | |
| 12. Ranvir Shorey, who used to date Pooja Bhatt, revealed in an interview that he and Manish were once close friends. Ranvir highlighted a period of strained relationships and psychological manipulation. | |
| 13. Manish Makhija is the uncle of actress Masumeh Makhija. |