Manav Vij is an Indian actor working in Hindi and Punjabi language films.[1] He debuted with Shaheed-E-Azam (2002) as Sukhdev and also featured in the television series Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi. He went on to appear in Udta Punjab, Rangoon, Phillauri, Naam Shabana and Andhadhun. In 2022, he starred in Samrat Prithviraj and Laal Singh Chaddha.[2]
Manav Vij | |
|---|---|
| Born | Firozpur, Punjab, India |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2002–present |
| Spouse | |
Personal life
editVij was born in Firozpur, Punjab, India. He studied homoeopathy in Ludhiana Medical College[3] and was a practising homoeopathy doctor before entering the acting profession.[1][3]
Filmography
editFilms
edit| Year | Movie | Role | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Shaheed-E-Azam | Sukhdev | Hindi |
| 2003 | Okariki Okaru | Telugu | |
| 2004 | Asa Nu Maan Watna Da | Punjabi | |
| Des Hoya Pardes | Punjabi | ||
| 2006 | Mannat | Raj | Punjabi |
| 2009 | Mini Punjab | Jeet | Punjabi |
| Apni Boli Apna Des | Sharandeep | Punjabi | |
| 2011 | Mummy Punjabi | Vikramjit Singh | Hindi |
| 2012 | Burrraahh | Kartar | Punjabi |
| 2013 | Sikander | Hasan | Punjabi |
| 2014 | Dil Vil Pyaar Vyaar | Biba | Punjabi |
| Punjab 1984 | Sukhdev Singh Sarhali | Punjabi | |
| 2016 | Udta Punjab | Inspector Jhujhar Singh | Hindi |
| 2017 | Rangoon | Bhairon Singh | Hindi |
| Phillauri | Kishanchand | Hindi | |
| Naam Shabana | Ravi | Hindi | |
| Lucknow Central | Tilakdhari | Hindi | |
| Indu Sarkar | Inspector Mann Sodhi | Hindi | |
| 2018 | Brij Mohan Amar Rahe | Beniwal | Hindi |
| Race 3 | Vijender Singh | Hindi | |
| Khido Khundi | Harry | Punjabi | |
| Andhadhun | Inspector Manohar Jawanda | Hindi | |
| 2019 | Bharat | Paramjit Singh Bajwa | Hindi |
| Laal Kaptaan | Rehmat Khan | Hindi | |
| DSP Dev | Rana Brar | Punjabi | |
| 2020 | Gunjan Saxena | Gautam Sinha | Hindi |
| 2021 | Roohi | Guniya Shakeel | Hindi |
| 2022 | Samrat Prithviraj | Mohammed Ghori | Hindi |
| Laal Singh Chaddha | Mohammed Paaji | Hindi | |
| Vadh | Shakti Singh | Hindi | |
| Birha – The Journey Back Home[5] | Inder Singh | Punjabi | |
| 2024 | Patna Shuklla | Siddharth Shukla | Hindi |
| 2024 | Rode College | Janta | Punjabi |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007–2008 | Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi | Joydeep Sahil Virani | |
| 2008 | Kis Desh Mein Hai Meraa Dil | Kiran | |
| 2009 | Mitwa Phool Kamal Ke | Raghav | |
| 2019 | Parchhayee | Chandar | ZEE5 original series[6] |
| 2022–present | Tanaav | Kabir Farooqi | SonyLIV[7] |
| 2024 | Gaanth, Chapter 1 : Jamnaa Paar | Gadar Singh | JioCinema[8] |
References
edit- ^ Seta, Fenil (26 September 2021). "BREAKING: Yash Raj Films announces theatrical release dates for Bunty Aur Babli 2, Prithviraj, Jayeshbhai Jordaar and Shamshera!". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 26 September 2021.
- ^ a b "Spl. Interview with Actor Manav Vij on Ajit Web Tv". YouTube. Retrieved 6 January 2019.
- ^ Maheshwari, Neha (20 August 2013). "Real-life telly Siblings celebrate rakhi". The Times of India. Retrieved 1 February 2020.
- ^ "Punjabi short film 'Birha' wins hearts at international film fests". Telangana Today. 13 June 2023. Retrieved 11 October 2023.
- ^ "Parchhayee new episode trailer: Dalip Tahil and Manav Vij will scare you out of your wits". Indian Express. 21 January 2019. Retrieved 2 October 2019.
- ^ "'Tanaav,' Indian adaptation of 'Fauda' to stream on Sony LIV from November 11". The Hindu. PTI. 18 October 2022. Retrieved 11 October 2023.
- ^ Roy, Dhaval (11 June 2024). "Gaanth, Chapter 1: Jamnaa Paar Season 1". The Times of India. Retrieved 11 June 2024.