Giaa Manek

Giaa Manek is an Indian actress known for working in Hindi television. She is best known for her roles in Saath Nibhaana Saathiya, Jeannie Aur Juju and Tera Mera Saath Rahe. In 2012, she participated in Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 5.

Early life Manek was born on 18 February 1986 in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. She is of Gujarati descent.

Career Manek started her career in 2010, when she joined the cast of Saath Nibhaana Saathiya as Gopi. She faced a scheduling difficulty in 2012 when she was offered a spot on the dance reality show Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 5 on Colors TV. Balancing the demands of the dance show with her ongoing role in Saath Nibhaana Saathiya proved challenging, ultimately leading to her decision to leave the soap opera.

In 2012, she participated in a reality show Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 5 and post the show was cast on Jeannie Aur Juju as Jeannie. In 2019, she was temporarily cast on Zee TV's Mahmohini as Gopika. From 2021 to 2022, she played the role of Gopika Modi in the show Tera Mera Saath Rahe, the reboot series of Saath Nibhaana Saathiya.

Filmography Films Year Title Role Ref. 2010 Na Ghar Ke Na Ghaat Ke Daughter of Sankata Prasad Tripathi

Television

Accolades

Year Award Category Work Result 2011 Indian Television Academy Awards Best Actress (Popular) Saath Nibhaana Saathiya BIG Star Entertainment AwardsMost Entertaining Television Actor - Female 2012 Indian Telly Awards Best Actress in a Lead Role 2013 Best Actress in Comedy Role Jeannie Aur Juju