Actor
Manoj Pahwa
Based In
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Origin
New Delhi, India
Years Active
1984 – Present
Manoj Pahwa Biography
Manoj Pahwa Basic Information
- Full Name: Manoj Pahwa
- Date of Birth: 8 December 1963
- Age: 62 years (as of 2026)
- Birthplace: New Delhi, India
- Nationality: Indian
- Profession: Actor (Film & Television), Comedian, Theatre Artist
Family Background
- Spouse: Seema Pahwa (Actress & Director)
- Children: 2 (including daughter Manukriti Pahwa – actress)
Education
- Studied in Delhi
- Started career in theatre before TV
Career Highlight
| Year | Type | Title | Role / Highlight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984–85 | TV | Hum Log | Tony (Debut) |
| 1995–2000 | TV | Shanti | Guruji |
| 1996–2000 | TV | Just Mohabbat | Ishwar Chopra |
| 1998 | Film | Satya | Tabela Owner (Early recognition) |
| 1998–99 | TV | Gudgudee | Raghu’s Mama |
| 1999 | Film | Taal | Santram |
| 2000 | Film | Hey Ram | Jalal |
| 2001 | TV | Office Office | Bhatia (Iconic role) |
| 2001 | Film | Tum Bin | ACP D’Mello |
| 2004 | Film | King of Bollywood | Ratty |
| 2005 | Film | Being Cyrus | Inspector Maninder Lovely |
| 2007 | Film | Dhamaal | Pilot (Comedy role) |
| 2008 | Film | Singh Is Kinng | Dilbagh Singh |
| 2009 | Film | Wanted | Sonu Gates |
| 2009 | TV | Oh Darling Yeh Hai India | Vishal Chachabra |
| 2010 | Film | Housefull | Banta Singh |
| 2011 | Film | Chala Mussaddi… Office Office | Bhatia |
| 2012 | Film | Dabangg 2 | Commissioner |
| 2013 | Film | Jolly LLB | Pratap |
| 2014 | Film | Main Tera Hero | Mr. Prasad |
| 2015 | TV | Dafa 420 | Chand Nawab Mohammad |
| 2015 | Film | Dil Dhadakne Do | Vinod Khanna |
| 2017 | Film | Judwaa 2 | Sharafat Ali |
| 2017 | Film | Shaadi Mein Zaroor Aana | Jogi Sinha |
| 2018 | Film | Mulk | Bilaal Ali Mohammed |
| 2019 | Film | Article 15 | Inspector Brahmadutt Singh |
| 2019 | Film | Total Dhamaal | Pintu Choksey |
| 2020 | TV | A Suitable Boy | Raja of Marh |
| 2020 | Film | Street Dancer 3D | Chhabra |
| 2021 | Film | Mimi | Mimi’s Father |
| 2022 | TV | Home Shanti | Umesh Joshi |
| 2022 | Film | Anek | Abrar |
| 2022 | Film | Mili | Niranjan Naudiyal |
| 2023 | TV | Chamak | Pratap Deol |
| 2023 | Film | Bawaal | Mr. Dixit |
| 2023 | Film | The Great Indian Family | Balak Ram |
| 2024 | TV | IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack | Mukul Mohan |
| 2024 | Film | Jigra | Bhatia |
| 2025 | TV | The Ba***ds of Bollywood | Avtaar Singh |
| 2026 | Film | Assi | Upcoming |
Recent Activity
- Active in both films and OTT platforms
- Appeared in IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack (2024)
- Working on Welcome to the Jungle (2025)
- Part of Dhamaal 4 (2026) comedy franchise
- Featured in interviews on Mashable India YouTube channel
- Continues strong presence in versatile supporting roles
Awards List
| Year | Award Category | Award Name | Film / Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Best Actor in a Comic Role | Indian Telly Awards | LOC: Life Out Of Control | Nominated |
| 2019 | Best Supporting Actor | Filmfare Awards | Mulk | Nominated |
| 2020 | Best Supporting Actor | Filmfare Awards | Article 15 | Nominated |
About Manoj Pahwa
He is an Indian actor known for comedy and supporting roles in films and TV.
Bhatia in Office Office.
Yes, he is married to actress Seema Pahwa.
Mulk, Article 15, Dhamaal, and Housefull.
Yes, he is active in films and OTT projects.