Maniesh Paul

Maniesh Paul (born 3 August 1981) is an Indian actor, tv host, anchor, model and singer. Starting his career as an RJ and VJ, he moved to acting before taking up stand-up comedy and hosting. Paul is recognized as one of the most prominent television anchors and hosts of his generation, celebrated for his charisma, versatility, and engaging presentation style.

Early life and background Paul was born and brought up in New Delhi to a Punjabi family originally from Sialkot, Pakistan to Delhi, involved in the financial business.

Career

Early career Paul started his career in Delhi, as a host, compering cultural events in schools and colleges. Later he shifted to Mumbai, where his first break was hosting Sunday Tango on Star Plus in 2002. Paul made his debut in a lead role of the computer geek Mickey in Mickey Virus (2013) which received a lot of appreciation.

Television host and presenter Subsequently, Paul started his career as a television host and presenter, and gained recognition after hosting Saa Ree Gaa Maa Paa Chhote Ustaad, and later also appeared in the stand-up comedy series Comedy Circus.

In 2011, Paul won the Best Anchor award for Zee TV's Dance India Dance Li'l Masters. Next, he hosted Star Plus's Nach Baliye 9.He is currently hosting discovery plus show History Hunter.

Personal life

He is married to Sanyukta Paul (m. 2007), who is a Bengali. They met each other in their school and started dating in late 1998. Soon, their families got to know each other and they finally got married in 2007. They have a daughter born in 2011 and a son born in 2016.

Television

Filmography

Awards and nominations Year Film Award Category Result 2023 Jugjugg Jeeyo Zee Cine Awards Best Actor in a Comic Role 2023 Jugjugg Jeeyo Filmfare Awards Best Supporting Actor

Discography YearTitleSingerMusicLyricsLabel 2018 HarjaiHimself Sachin Gupta T-Series

Events and awards nights

Year Event Role Channel 2008 GR8 Awards Host Sony TV 2008–2009 Mumbai Police Show Organised by Cineyug Host Sony TV 2009–2010 Zee Rishtey Awards Host Zee TV 2009–2010 Zee Gold Awards Host Zee TV 2010 Zee Diwali Dhamaka Host Zee TV 2010 Sahara India Pariwar Host Star Plus 2011 BIG Star Entertainment Awards Host Star Plus 2010 Indian Telly Awards Host Colors TV 2010 Indian Television Academy Awards Host Colors TV 2011 Femina Miss India Host Sony TV 2012 STAR Parivaar Awards Host Star Plus 2012 Femina Miss India Host Sony TV 2012 Indian Telly Awards Host Colors TV 2012 Golden Petal Awards Host Colors TV 2012 BIG Star Entertainment Awards Host Star Plus 2021 Opening Ceremony of International Film Festival of India Host DD India and DD National 2022 Femina Miss India Host Colors TV