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Manoj Pahwa Age, Wife, Children, Family, Biography & More

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Wife: Seema Pahwa

Age: 60 Years

Hometown: Delhi

Bio/Wiki
Profession Actor
Famous Role "Bhatia" in the popular Indian television sitcom 'Office Office' (2001)
Physical Stats & More
Height (approx.) in centimeters**- 170 cm**
in meters**- 1.70 m**
in feet inches**- 5’ 7”**
Weight (approx.) in kilograms**- 95 kg**
in pounds**- 210 lbs**
Eye Colour Dark Brown
Hair Colour Black
Career
Debut Film: Tere Mere Sapne (1996)


TV: Hum Log (1984)
Personal Life
Date of Birth 8 December 1963 (Sunday)
Age (as of 2023) 60 Years
Birthplace Delhi
Zodiac sign Sagittarius
Nationality Indian
Hometown Delhi
School National Public School, New Delhi check sources
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Ethnicity Punjabi check sources
Hindustan Times
Address 61, Sai Shakti, Yari Road, Versova, Andheri, Mumbai
Relationships & More
Marital Status Married
Affairs/Girlfriends Seema Pahwa
Marriage Date 23 January 1988 (Friday)
Family
Wife/Spouse Seema Pahwa
(Actor)
Children Son- Mayank
Daughter- Manukriti
Siblings Brother- He has a younger brother.
Sister(s)- Sunita Gupta and Rekha Pathak

Some Lesser Known Facts About Manoj Pahwa

  • Manoj Pahwa is a well-known Indian television and film actor.

  • His father was born in Pakistan, and his mother was from Uttar Pradesh. While talking about his family in an interview, Manoj said,

My mother is from Uttar Pradesh while my father’s roots are in Pakistan. I have stayed in Punjab for a long time since we had relatives in Jalandhar, Ludhiana and in Ambala Cantt in Haryana. After my father expired, I had to look after our business of automotive parts since I am the eldest child. But, after I had married off my two younger sisters, I handed over the business to my younger brother and moved to Mumbai in 1994 along with my wife, two children and my mother.”

  • His father had a garage shop in Delhi, and he wanted Manoj to look after their own business, but Manoj wanted to make his career in acting. In an interview, Manoj said,

I started doing Ramleela and theatre. One day when I told my father that I wanted to join this field, I was heavily scolded. His dialogues still echoes: ‘Ghar ke dhandha chor kar bhaandgiri karange’. But acting was destined and here I am. But my advice to people interested in this field is to first attain qualification and then jump into it.”

An Old Picture of Manoj Pahwa

An Old Picture of Manoj Pahwa With His Father and Sisters

An Old Picture of Manoj Pahwa With His Daughter

  • After his father’s death, he looked after his family business for a few years.

  • He met the popular Indian actress Seema Bhargava while he was working with the theatre group ‘Sambhav Group.’ Soon, they became friends and fell in love with each other, and on 23 January 1988, they got married to each other.

  • In 2017, there were rumours that his son got engaged to Shahid Kapoor ’s sister, Sanah Kapur . check sources Bollywood Life

  • He has worked in various theatrical productions of ‘Mandi House,’ ‘Sambhav Group,’ ‘All India Radio,’ and ‘Doordarshan.’

    Seema Pahwa With Manoj Pahwa in a Theatre Play

  • Later, he moved to Mumbai from Delhi with his family to pursue his career in acting. 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).

  • Some of his popular Hindi films are ‘Dhamaal’ (2007), ‘Singh is King’ (2008), ‘Ready’ (2011), ‘Mausam’ (2011), ‘Dabangg 2’ (2012), ‘Jolly LLB’ (2013), ‘Dil Dhadakne Do’ (2015), ‘Mulk’ (2018), and ‘Article 15’ (2019).

  • Manoj has acted in a few regional films like ‘Engeyum Kadhal’ (2011, Tamil), and ‘Disco Singh’ (2014, Punjabi).

  • In 2011, during the shoot for the Bollywood film ‘Mausam’ (directed by Pankaj Kapur ) in Chandigarh, he met the regional producers, which led to his Punjabi film debut ‘Heer & Hero’ (2013).

  • He has appeared in more than 200 TV commercials. After appearing in the ‘8 PM whiskey commercial’ in which he played the role of a Pakistani army officer, the famous Indian actor Kamal Haasan spotted him in the advertisement and offered him a role in the film ‘Hey Ram’ (2000).

  • In the late 1990s, he used to get Rs. 8,000 per day for a shoot. check sources The Indian Express

  • In an interview, he talked about his love for theatres, he said,

Theatre is the gym for actors. For a performer, theatre is the medium that gives an opportunity to work on your skill, your imagination, physical and mental strength as an actor. You upgrade yourself in theatre to stay relevant.”

  • In an interview, while talking about being typecast in films and television serials, he said,

Look, I am a realist. I know if I am in a city like Mumbai, I have to run my kitchen. I have a family. Either I should stop acting in comedy roles in films and wait for my life to one great opportunity, or I nurture the artiste in me on stage where I experiment a lot. I don’t complain, I try to find a way to enjoy my craft. The theatre is there for that. Having said that we are in a good time now as people are making a different kind of films. Characterisation is changing, so actors like us (me) are getting the opportunity to do experimental work.”

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Do You Know?

Do you know Manoj Pahwa was spotted by Kamal Haasan for a film role after his whiskey commercial?

Yes, Manoj Pahwa's performance in the '8 PM whiskey commercial' caught Kamal Haasan's attention, leading to his role in the film 'Hey Ram' (2000).

Do you know Manoj Pahwa's son was rumored to be engaged to Shahid Kapoor's sister?

Yes, there were rumors that Manoj Pahwa's son, Mayank, was engaged to Sanah Kapur, Shahid Kapoor's sister, in 2017.

Do you know Manoj Pahwa has acted in over 200 TV commercials?

Yes, Manoj Pahwa has appeared in more than 200 TV commercials, showcasing his versatility as an actor.

Do you know Manoj Pahwa's father wanted him to take over the family business instead of acting?

Yes, Manoj's father wanted him to manage their automotive parts business, but Manoj pursued acting despite his father's disapproval.

Do you know Manoj Pahwa made his Punjabi film debut after meeting regional producers during a Bollywood shoot?

Yes, while shooting for 'Mausam' in Chandigarh, Manoj met regional producers, leading to his debut in the Punjabi film 'Heer & Hero' (2013).