Maniesh Paul Birthday Special: 5 Unknown Facts About The RJ Turned Actor That Will Make You His Fan

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AUGUST 03,2023

If you think of a perfect host, an incredible actor, and an entertainment starter, you'll only think of one name: Maniesh Paul. The RJ turned actor's career graph feels like personal growth. Maniesh has always strived to be relatable by making his own place in the industry. As the actor turns 42, we are here with some facts you didn't know about him.


Maniesh Paul made his Bollywood debut with Mickey Virus in 2013. While he played a side actor in several movies, Paul's performance in JugJugg Jeeyo made him the star we never knew we wanted. His character, Gurpreet Sharma, was the classic example of Delhi's OTT boys.

As Maniesh celebrates his birthday today, let's take you through some lesser-known facts about the Rafuchakkar actor that will make you fall in love with him.

1. Maniesh Paul, the radio jockey

While many know that Maniesh is probably the most entertaining host, not everyone is aware of how he started his career. It was his stint with Radio City as a radio jockey that gave him the kickstart to success. He used to host the drive-time show Kasakai Mumbai.


After radio, Maniesh went on to try his hands at being a video jockey. He stayed as a VJ with Zee Music for a while.

2. The fitness enthusiast


Until his latest web series, Rafuchakkar, was released, not everyone knew what a fitness enthusiast Maniesh is. His ripped body in Rafuchakkar is proof. Did you know the actor went through a massive body transformation for his debut web series, where he lost 10 kilos in just three weeks?

3. Basketball buff

While cinema remains his first love, Maniesh Paul is an avid basketball player. When time permits, the JugJugg Jeeyo actor often indulges in a game with his friends.

4. Maniesh Paul, the singer?

Yes, he is a man of many talents. Maniesh developed a skill for singing while hosting a reality show. It was Salman Khan who encouraged him to try his hands at singing. Paul released his first single, Harjai, in 2018. The music video starred Salman's girlfriend, lulia Vantur.

5. Marrying his childhood sweetheart

The actor's wife, Sanyukta Paul, does not belong in the industry. As a matter of fact, the two are high school sweethearts who started dating in 1998. The two tied the knot in 2007 and share a son named Yuvvan Paul.


Radio City wishes Maniesh Paul a very happy birthday.

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