Manav Gohil
Manav Gohil | |
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.jpg?lang=en) Gohil in 2014 | |
| Born | 9 November 1974 |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2000–present |
| Spouse | |
| Children | Zahra - Tabeetha Gohil (daughter) |
| Parents |
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Manav Gohil (born 9 November 1974)[2] is an Indian actor who works in Hindi television and films. He is best known for his roles in Hindi television shows, including the soap opera Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii, the dance reality show Nach Baliye 2, the crime drama C.I.D., the drama Shaadi Mubarak and the historical comedy Tenali Rama.
Career
[edit]Manav Gohil began his career in the early 2000s after winning the “Man of Gujarat” pageant, which prompted him to shift from Vadodara to Mumbai to pursue acting professionally. He trained at Kishor Namit Kapoor’s acting academy.
His television debut came with the show Choodiyan in 2001. He quickly became a familiar face on Indian television through notable roles in Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii, Kkusum, Kasautii Zindagii Kay, and C.I.D., establishing himself as a dependable lead and supporting actor during the golden era of Indian soap operas.[3]
Gohil also performed in theatre productions such as Kennedy Bridge by Khalid Mohammed and Lady from the Ocean by Illa Arun.
In 2006, Gohil took a break from television to focus on a film titled Bhanvraa. However, the project was shelved indefinitely, leading to a career hiatus that lasted nearly four years. In later interviews, he described this period as humbling and transformative, admitting he questioned his path and relied heavily on family and spiritual practice to navigate uncertainty. [4]
He returned to television with renewed focus, taking on diverse roles across genres. These included mythological dramas like Devon Ke Dev...Mahadev, fantasy comedies like Yam Hai Hum, and historical comedies such as Tenali Rama, where his performance as King Krishnadevaraya received widespread appreciation for its mix of humor and gravitas. [5]
In August 2020, Gohil started to play the male lead role of Keertan Tibrewal, a.k.a. K.T., opposite Rajshree Thakur and later Rati Pandey, in Star Plus's television series Shaadi Mubarak. [6]
In late 2021, Gohil appeared in the Sony TV drama Kaamnaa, where he played Vaibhav Kapoor, a suave, manipulative businessman who uses money and influence to get what he wants—including in matters of love, power, and custody. The character marked a shift for Gohil, who embraced the chance to play a layered antagonist. [7]
Beyond Hindi television, Gohil has also worked in regional cinema. He made his Gujarati film debut in Saptapadii (2013), produced by Amitabh Bachchan Corporation. The film ran for 12 weeks in theatres and was screened at international festivals, including Jaipur International Film Festival, where it earned a Special Mention.[8]
In 2023, he starred in Chandlo, another Gujarati film focused on relationships and community. In 2025, Jalebi Rocks and recently finished shooting Mauje Dariya, a comedy drama . [9]
Gohil also stepped into OTT with Matsyavedh (2023), a thriller drama. In 2024, Karate Girls on MX Player, a social drama about female empowerment, and has made brief appearances in Bollywood films such as Super 30 (2019), Baaghi 3 (2020), and Tribhanga (2021). Gohil is also to be a part of the 2025 action drama Dhurandhar.
Personal life
[edit]He was born in Surendranagar in Gujarat, and moved to Vadodara for his education.[1] He completed Bachelor in Commerce and then MBA from Vadodara.[10] He is married to TV actress Shweta Kawatra.[11][12] They participated in the dance competition show Nach Baliye 2 where Manav was awarded best dancer by Saroj Khan. The couple became parents to a daughter on 11 May 2012.[13] The couple follows Nichiren Buddhism.[14][15][16][17]
Filmography
[edit]| Year | Serial | Role | Notes | Refs. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Josh | Ganpat | ||
| 2003 | Chori Chori | Ranbir’s friend | ||
| 2013 | Saptapadii | Siddharth Sanghvi | ||
| Love Yoou Soniye | Parminder | |||
| 2017 | Kis Kiss Ka Kiss | Abhishek | ||
| Dhantya Open | Prakash Shah | |||
| 2019 | Super 30 | Purushottam | ||
| 2020 | Baaghi 3 | Asif | ||
| Cheers | Veer Singh | Short film | ||
| 2021 | Tribhanga | Raghav | ||
| 2023 | Live a Little | Atish | Short film | |
| Chandlo | Sharan[18] | |||
| Date Night | Manav Gohil | Short film | ||
| 2024 | Live A Little Part 2 | Atish | Short film | |
| 2025 | Jalebi Rocks | Lawyer Rohit Mehta | ||
| Dhurandhar | Sushant Bansal | |||
| 2026 | Mauj E Dariya | |||
| Dhurandhar Part 2 | Sushant Bansal |
Television
[edit]| Year | Serial | Role | Notes | Refs. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | C.A.T.S. | |||
| 2000–2001 | Choodiyan | |||
| Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii | Vikram | |||
| 2001–2002 | Kkusum | Vishal Mehra | ||
| Kasautii Zindagii Kay | Praveen Sengupta | |||
| 2003 | Kahani Terrii Merrii | Dhruv | ||
| Ssshhhh...Koi Hai | Captain Kishan | |||
| Saara Akaash | Flight Lt. Jatin Gohil | |||
| 2003–2004 | Manshaa | Rohit | ||
| 2004–2005 | C.I.D. | Inspector Daksh | ||
| Ayushmaan | Dr. Mayank | |||
| Isse Kehte Hai Golmaal Ghar | ||||
| 2005 | CID Special Bureau | Inspector Daksh | ||
| Kaisa Ye Pyar Hai | Angad's detective friend | |||
| Hotel Kingston | Mr. Mathur | |||
| 2005–2006 | Remix | Debashish Mitra | ||
| 2006 | Sarrkkar – Risshton Ki Ankahi Kahani | Laksh Pandit | ||
| Vaidehi | Neel Agnihotri | |||
| 2007 | Betiyaan Apni Yaa Paraaya Dhan | Karan Bali | ||
| Saarrthi | Advocate Shyam | |||
| Lucky | Professor Mohit Nanda | |||
| 2007; 2008 | Naaginn | Naagraj | ||
| 2010 | Agle Janam Mohe Bitiya Hi Kijo | Dr. Shailendra Kumar | ||
| 2012–2014 | The Buddy Project | Aniruddh "Junglee" Jaitley | [19] | |
| 2013 | Lakhon Mein Ek | Mahesh / Kailash Satyarthi | ||
| Adaalat | Abhinav "Goldie" Shekhawat | |||
| Savdhaan India[20] | Danny | |||
| Qubool Hai | Sanjay Mehta | |||
| 2013–2014 | Devon Ke Dev...Mahadev | Andhak | ||
| Khelti Hai Zindagi Aankh Micholi | Sanjay Mehta | |||
| 2014–2016 | Yam Hain Hum | Yamraj | ||
| 2015 | Tujhse Naraaz Nahin Zindagi | Host | ||
| Badi Door Se Aaye Hain | Yamraj | [21] | ||
| 2016 | Khidki | Aloknath Tripathi | ||
| Chidiya Ghar | Manav | |||
| 2017–2020 | Tenali Rama | Maharaj Krishnadevaraya | ||
| 2019 | Kesari Nandan | Hanumant Singh | ||
| 2020–2021 | Shaadi Mubarak | Keertan Tibrewal "KT" | ||
| 2021–2022 | Kaamnaa | Vaibhav Kapoor | ||
| 2022–2023 | Main Hoon Aparajita | Akshay Singh | ||
| 2023–2024 | Dabangii – Mulgii Aayi Re Aayi | Inspector Ankush Rajyavadhkar | ||
| 2025–present | Binddii | Dayanand Pathak | [22] |
Reality Shows
[edit]| Year | Show | Role | References |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Fame Gurukul | Host | [23] |
| 2006 | Fear Factor India | Contestant | |
| Nach Baliye 2 | [24] | ||
| 2008 | Bura Na Mano Holi Hai | Grand Finale Performer | |
| 2014–2015 | Box Cricket League | Contestant | |
| 2016 | Box Cricket League 2 |
Web Series
[edit]| Year | Show | Role | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Matsyavedh | Parth | Shemaroo |
| 2024 | Karate Girls | Ajay Kadam | MX Player |
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Manav Gohil". Gujaratnow.com. 2014. Retrieved 16 July 2015.
- ^ "Happy Birthday to Manav, Shalini, Payal, Malhar, Pankaj and Tanvi". www.tellychakkar.com. 9 November 2012. Archived from the original on 11 November 2012. Retrieved 25 November 2012.
- ^ "Interview with manav gohil". India Forums.
- ^ "One can't sabotage anyone in the TV industry: Manav Gohil". Hindustan Times. 31 July 2020.
- ^ "Tenali Rama reaches the benchmark of 100 episodes". Times of India. 24 November 2017.
- ^ "Manav Gohil: 'My Wife Shweta Feels The Time Is Right For Me To Play A Romantic Hero'- EXCLUSIVE". Spot Boye.
- ^ "Manav Gohil on playing an antagonist in Kaamnaa". Tribune India.
- ^ "AB Corp's Gujarati film 'Saptapadii' a hit, Big B elated". in.movies.yahoo.com. Archived from the original on 24 October 2013.
- ^ "Nobody has asked about my social media following while casting me". Times of India. 2 April 2025.
- ^ "Interview with television actor Manav Gohil". Indiantelevision.com. 10 April 2004. Retrieved 3 February 2015.
- ^ Kharade, Pallavi (10 December 2004). "Ek chhoti si love story". Times of India. Retrieved 16 July 2015.
- ^ "Nach Baliye couple in SMS scam". The Times of India. Mumbai Mirror. 27 October 2006. Archived from the original on 11 August 2011. Retrieved 16 July 2015.
- ^ "Shweta Kawatra, Manav Gohil have a baby girl". Rediff. 15 May 2012. Retrieved 26 November 2012.
- ^ "Marriage is a lifelong commitment: Manav Gohil". The Indian Express. 11 August 2017. Retrieved 5 December 2021.
- ^ "Why celebrities are turning to Buddhism". DNA India. Retrieved 5 December 2021.
- ^ "Buddhism helped television actor Shweta Kawaatra cope with postpartum depression - Times of India". The Times of India. 13 January 2015. Retrieved 5 December 2021.
- ^ "Buddhism makes for a happy celeb!". DNA India. Retrieved 5 December 2021.
- ^ "Chandlo". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 22 July 2023.
- ^ Hegde, Rajul (26 July 2012). "'The Buddy Project is like Chak De! India'". Rediff.com. Retrieved 13 February 2025.
- ^ "Manav Gohil turns gangster for Savdhaan India". Indian Express Dot Com. 12 July 2013. Retrieved 4 March 2020.
- ^ "Yamraj visits the aliens". The Times of India. 16 July 2015 – via The Economic Times - The Times of India.
- ^ Singh, Simran (12 September 2025). "Manav Gohil on playing villain in Binddii, is television female-oriented, does TV faternity deserves National Awards - Exclusive". DNA India. Retrieved 13 September 2025.
- ^ N, Patcy (3 October 2005). "Fame Gurukul:Behind". Rediff.com. Retrieved 13 February 2025.
- ^ Chakrabarti, Srabanti (18 August 2006). "Meet the couples of Nach Baliye 2". Rediff.com. Retrieved 13 February 2025.
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