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Manav Vij
Active Hindi Cinema, Punjabi Cinema & OTT Streaming Platforms
- FromFirozpur, Punjab, India
- Based inMumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Age46–55
- Active2002 – Present
- Updated
Manav Vij – Biography
Manav Vij – Full Information
- Full Name: Manav Vaswani
- Popular Name: Manav Vij
- Nickname: Manav
- Profession: Actor, Doctor (Homoeopathy), Singer
- Known For: Andhadhun, Udta Punjab, Tanaav, Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, Laal Singh Chaddha
- Date of Birth: 2 January 1977
- Age: 49 years (as of 2026)
- Birthplace: Firozpur, Punjab, India
- Hometown: Firozpur, Punjab, India
- Nationality: Indian
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
- Current Residence: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Profession Category: Actor
Physical Appearance
- Height: Approx. 5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
- Weight: Approx. 80 kg
- Eye Colour: Dark Brown
- Hair Colour: Black
Family
- Father: (Information not publicly disclosed)
- Mother: (Information not publicly disclosed)
- Siblings: Maintains a private profile regarding immediate family siblings
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse: Meher Vij (m. 2009)
- Children: N/A
Education
- School: Formative schooling completed in Punjab
- College: Ludhiana Medical College, Punjab
- Qualification: Graduate Degree in Homeopathic Medicine (BHMS)
Career Highlight
| Year | Career Highlight |
| 2002 | Made his professional onscreen acting debut portraying the historical revolutionary Sukhdev in the Hindi film Shaheed-E-Azam. |
| 2004 | Entered the Punjabi regional film industry with prominent roles in Asa Nu Maan Watna Da and Des Hoya Pardes. |
| 2007 | Achieved widespread household recognition on television by playing Joydeep Sahil Virani in the mega-hit series Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi. |
| 2016 | Gained major critical acclaim in mainstream Hindi cinema for his intense performance as Jhujhar Singh in the crime-drama Udta Punjab. |
| 2017 | Featured in a string of prominent high-profile projects including Rangoon, Phillauri, and espionage thriller Naam Shabana. |
| 2018 | Delivered a standout performance as the corrupt, compromised cop Inspector Manohar Jawanda in the National Award-winning neo-noir thriller Andhadhun. |
| 2020 | Played the commanding role of Gautam Sinha in the biographical military drama film Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl. |
| 2022 | Starred as the primary antagonist Mohammed Ghori in Samrat Prithviraj and played Mohammed Paaji alongside Aamir Khan in Laal Singh Chaddha. |
| 2022–2024 | Earned immense critical acclaim as protagonist Kabir Farooqi in the gritty political action streaming thriller series Tanaav (the official Indian adaptation of Fauda). |
| 2024 | Headlined JioCinema’s crime thriller web series Gaanth Chapter 1: Jamnaa Paar as the sharp, calculative investigator Gadar Singh. |
| 2026 | Expanded his active screen portfolio by starring in the high-stakes Punjabi action feature War of Shera. |
Awards List
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
| 2019 | PTC Punjabi Film Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Khido Khundi | Nominated |
| 2023 | OTT Play Awards | Best Actor in a Supporting Role – Drama Series | Tanaav | Nominated |
| 2024 | Iconic Gold Awards | Powerpack Performer of the Year – OTT | Tanaav | Won |
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About Manav Vij
What is Manav Vij's background before he became an actor?
Before stepping into the entertainment industry, Manav Vij completed his medical studies at Ludhiana Medical College and was a certified, practicing Homeopathy doctor.
Which role made him famous in Hindi cinema?
While he did stellar work in Udta Punjab, his breakout mainstream performance came in Sriram Raghavan's blockbuster thriller Andhadhun (2018), where he played the nervous, muscle-bound cop Inspector Manohar Jawanda.
Who is Manav Vij's wife?
He has been married to popular film and television actress Meher Vij (famous for her roles in Bajrangi Bhaijaan and Secret Superstar) since July 2009.
What is his major leading role in the digital space?
He plays the lead protagonist Kabir Farooqi in the highly acclaimed SonyLIV streaming series Tanaav, which serves as the official Indian adaptation of the Israeli thriller Fauda.
What are his new projects?
Apart from leading the investigative thriller series Gaanth Chapter 1: Jamnaa Paar, he recently starred in the high-voltage action feature film War of Shera.
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