Manoj Pahwa

Actor

Indian New Delhi, Delhi, India

Quick Info

ProfessionActor
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth08/12/1963
Age62 years
BirthplaceNew Delhi, Delhi, India

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Bio/Wiki

Manoj Pahwa is an Indian film and television actor noted for his role as Bhatia in the comedy series *Office Office* (2001) and his debut role in *Hum Log* (1984–85)[1][2].
He is a popular character actor who has appeared in over 70 films, including notable Hindi films like *Dhamaal*, *Singh is King*, *Article 15*, *Wanted*, *Jigra*, and *Mulk*[1][2][5].
He has also acted in regional films such as *Engeyum Kadhal* and *Disco Singh*, and works in Punjabi cinema as well[1][10].
After his father's passing, he managed his family business before relocating to Mumbai to pursue an acting career[1][5].
He received formal acting training from the National School of Drama (NSD), Delhi[8].
In interviews, he has expressed his love for theater, calling it the 'gym for actors,' and discussed being typecast in films while stressing the importance of continuing to explore his craft through theater[1].

Physical Stats & More

Height170 cm
Weight95 kg
Eye ColorDark Brown
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

National School of Drama (NSD), Delhi

Personal Life

SchoolNational Public School, New Delhi
Address61, Sai Shakti, Yari Road, Versova, Andheri, Mumbai

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Affairs/GirlfriendsSeema Pahwa
Marriage Date23/01/1988

Family

FatherBorn in Pakistan
MotherFrom Uttar Pradesh
Siblings
  • He has a younger brother.
  • Sunita Gupta and Rekha Pathak
  • Sunita Gupta
  • Rekha Pathak
SpouseSeema Pahwa
Children
  • Mayank
  • Manukriti

Career

Debut
FilmTere Mere Sapne (1996)
TVHum Log (1984)
Years Active1984–present
Notable TV Shows
  • Hum Log (1984–85)
  • Shanti (1995)
  • Just Mohabbat (1996)
  • Sab Golmaal Hai (1997)
  • Gudgudee (1998)
  • Office Office (2001)
  • A Suitable Boy (2020)
Notable Films
  • Dhamaal
  • Singh is King
  • Article 15
  • Wanted
  • Jigra
  • Mulk
  • Salaam-e-Ishq (2007)
  • Dabangg 2
  • Jolly LLB
  • Dil Dhadakne Do

Favourites

Theater (calls it the 'gym for actors')

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Manoj Pahwa is a popular Indian television and film actor.
2. After his father’s passing, he managed his family business.
3. He met actress Seema Bhargava while working with 'Sambhav Group' and they got married in 1988.
4. Manoj has contributed to productions by 'Mandi House,' 'Sambhav Group,' 'All India Radio,' and 'Doordarshan.'
5. He relocated to Mumbai to pursue an acting career and has been part of shows like 'Shanti,' 'Just Mohabbat,' and 'Office Office.'
6. His notable Hindi films include 'Dhamaal,' 'Singh is King,' and 'Article 15.'
7. Manoj has also appeared in regional films like 'Engeyum Kadhal' and 'Disco Singh.'
8. In an interview, he expressed his love for theater, calling it the "gym for actors."
9. He discussed being typecast in films, stressing the importance of continuing to explore his craft through theater.
10. His father was born in Pakistan, and his mother was from Uttar Pradesh.
11. He has acted in over 70 films as a character actor.
12. He has acted in various Hindi television shows like ‘Shanti’ (1995), ‘Just Mohabbat’ (1996), ‘Sab Golmaal Hai’ (1997), ‘Gudgudee’ (1998), ‘Office Office’ (2001), and ‘A Suitable Boy’ (2020).
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