Manava Naik Age, Husband, Family, Biography & More
Manava Naik Age, Husband, Family, Biography & More
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Husband: Sushant Tungare
Hometown: Mumbai
Age: 40 Years
| Bio/Wiki | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Manava Arun Naik |
| Profession(s) | • Actor • Producer |
| Physical Stats & More | |
| Height (approx.) | in centimeters**- 163 cm** in meters**- 1.63 m** in feet & inches**- 5’ 4”** |
| Weight (approx.) | in kilograms**- 55 kg** in pounds**- 121 lbs** |
| Eye Colour | Dark Brown |
| Hair Colour | Dark Brown |
| Career | |
| Debut | Film (Hindi): Jodhaa Akbar (2008)  Film (Marathi): Kshanbhar Vishranti (2010)  TV (Marathi): Abhalmaya (1999)  TV (Hindi): Khichdi (2002)  |
| Awards | • Sanskruti Kala Darpan Award for her character Ophelia in the play Hamlet (2019)  • Young Achievers' Award at Tarun Tejankit (2021)  |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 8 September 1983 (Thursday) |
| Age (as of 2023) | 40 Years |
| Birthplace | Mumbai |
| Zodiac sign | Leo |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Hometown | Mumbai |
| School | St. Joseph's Convent High School, Mumbai |
| College/University | • Ramnarain Ruia College, Mumbai • University of Mumbai • New York Film Academy |
| Educational Qualification | • BA in English Literature from Ramnarain Ruia College, Mumbai • Masters of Marketing Management from University of Mumbai • Course in filmmaking and digital media from New York Film Academy |
| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian check sources Manava Naik-Instagram |
| Tattoo | On her left shoulder: A dog paw with her pet dog kanoji's name  |
| Relationships & More | |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Family | |
| Husband/Spouse | Sushant Tungare (Executive Producer at Emmay Entertainment & Motion Pictures)  |
| Parents | Father- Arun Naik (Theatre Critic and Translator) Mother- Meena Naik (Actress, Director, Writer, Puppeteer, and Social Activist)  |
| Siblings | Brother- None Sister- 1 Shariva Naik  |
| Favourites | |
| Film Genre | Comedy-Thriller |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Manava Naik
Manava Naik is an Indian film and TV actress and a theatre artist. She is well-known for her work in Hindi and Marathi films and TV shows. She is the owner of the production house named Strawberri Pictures.
During her school, she used to participate in puppet shows and children’s plays.
Manava Naik at Children’s puppet show
In 1999, she debuted her acting career as Anushka Joshi in the Marathi serial Abhalmaya on Alpha TV Marathi which ran for three years.
In 2002, Manava played the role of Saguna in one of the popular shows of the StarPlus, Khichdi.
In 2005, she appeared in the role of Neha Nayar, a computer expert, in the popular StarPlus detective show “Special Squad.”
In 2005, she appeared as Dimple in StarPlus’s comedy-drama TV show Baa Bahoo Aur Baby; it ran for almost two years.
In Zee TV’s show Teen Bahuraaniyaan (2007), Manava appeared as Manjeet Mahesh Gheewala.
Manava Naik (centre) featured on the cover of a Hindi Magazine for the TV show Teen Bahuraaniyaan
She started her career in the Hindi film industry with the role of Neelakshi (Jodha’s servant) in the historic film Jodha Akbar in 2008.
In 2010, she debuted in the Marathi film industry as Neha in the film Kshanbhar Vishranti.
Apart from acting in films and serials, Manava has also been part of theatre. In 2011, she appeared as Shabboo in the Marathi play Hamidabaichi Kothi.
In 2012, she appeared as Malan, the main lead in the Marathi film Langar.
Poster of the Marathi film Langar, featuring Manava Naik
In the Marathi play All The Best (2012), she played the role of the main lead.
In 2013, she appeared as Manava Vaibhav Limaye in the Marathi TV show Tuza Maza Jamena on Zee Marathi.
In 2014, she directed her first Marathi film, Por Bazaar.
She appeared as Urmi in the film Jaundya Na Balasaheb released in 2016.
Poster of the Marathi film Jaundya Na Balasaheb, featuring Manava Naik
In 2016, Manava played the role of Ruhi in a romantic Marathi film, Pindadaan.
She is well-known for working in various Marathi films like Fakt Ladh Mhana (2011), No Entry Pudhe Dhoka Aahey (2012), Candle March (2014), and Dhinchak Enterprise (2016).
In several web series such as Mirzapur (2018), The Family Man (2019), Four More Shots Please (2020), and Paatal Lok (2020), Manava Naik worked as an X-ray producer.
In 2018, she portrayed the character of Ophelia in a Shakespeare play, Hamlet (Marathi).
Manava Naik on the set of the play Hamlet
In 2021, she worked as an x-ray creative director for the TV series Tandav.
She portrayed the character of Soyra Bai (second wife of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj) in the historical film Shivpratap Garudjhep in 2022.
Manava Naik (extreme left) on the sets of Shivpratap Garudjhep
She was part of the play named Kali Rani in December 2022. Manava got nominated for this play at the 2023 MaTa Sanman.
Poster of the play Kali Rani, starring Manava Naik
In 2023, she worked in the camera and electrical department for the web series Dahaad.
Being a passionate dog lover, she owns different breeds of dogs, including a beagle, labrador, and pug, affectionately named Kanoji, Mr. Keshto, Hersheys, Boozo, Birbal, and Napoleon.
Manava Naik with one of her dogs, Napoleon
She loves to travel and explore new places and often posts pictures of her travels with her family on Instagram.
She is a food lover and explores new places to eat out. She often posts pictures and videos giving reviews of food on Instagram.
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