Giaa Manek

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Giaa Manek
Giaa Manek at the launch of Telly Calendar 2014.jpg
Manek at the launch of Telly Calendar 2014
Born (1986-02-18) 18 February 1986 (age 38)
Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
Occupation Actress
Years active2010–present
Known for Saath Nibhaana Saathiya
Jeannie Aur Juju
Tera Mera Saath Rahe

Giaa Manek is an Indian actress known for working in Hindi television. [1] She is best known for her roles in television shows, Star Plus's Saath Nibhaana Saathiya , SAB TV's Jeannie Aur Juju [2] and Star Bharat's Tera Mera Saath Rahe . [3] In 2012, she had participated in the dance reality show Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 5 . [4] In 2014, she was also a part of Box Cricket League Season 1.

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Before venturing into the television industry, she played a minor role in the 2010 Hindi comedy film Na Ghar Ke Na Ghaat Ke .

Early life

Manek was born on 18 February 1986 in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. [5] [6] She is of Gujarati descent. [7]

Career

Manek started her career in 2010, when she joined the cast of Saath Nibhaana Saathiya as Gopi. She faced a scheduling difficulty in 2012 when she was offered a spot on the dance reality show Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 5 on Colors TV. Balancing the demands of the dance show with her ongoing role in Saath Nibhaana Saathiya proved challenging, ultimately leading to her decision to leave the soap opera. [8]

In 2012, she participated in a reality show Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 5 and post the show was cast on Jeannie Aur Juju as Jeannie. In 2019, she was temporarily cast on Zee TV's Mahmohini as Gopika. [9] From 2021 to 2022, she is playing the role of Gopika Modi in the show Tera Mera Saath Rahe , the reboot series of Saath Nibhaana Saathiya .

Filmography

Films

YearTitleRoleRef.
2010 Na Ghar Ke Na Ghaat Ke Daughter of Sankata Prasad Tripathi [3]
2024 Kaam Chalu Hai Radha [10]

Television

YearTitleRoleNotesRef(s)
2010–2012 Saath Nibhaana Saathiya Gopi Modi [11]
2012 Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 5 Herself9th place [12]
Balika Vadhu Special dance performance [13]
Na Bole Tum Na Maine Kuch Kaha Cameo [14]
2012–2014 Jeannie Aur Juju Jeannie [15]
2014Ajab Gajab Ghar JamaiMenakaSpecial appearance [16]
Mahisagar MiraGuest
2015 Badi Dooooor Se Aaye Hai Shanti RoyCameo [17]
2016PesbukersHerself/GopiGuest
Gara Gara Duyung
Jin & Jun Makin GokilJin Giamatika
2019 Manmohini Gopika
2021PesbukersHerself/Gopi
2021–2022 Tera Mera Saath Rahe Gopika Modi

Accolades

YearAwardCategoryWorkResult
2011 Indian Television Academy Awards Best Actress (Popular) Saath Nibhaana Saathiya Won
BIG Star Entertainment Awards Most Entertaining Television Actor - FemaleWon
2012 Indian Telly Awards Best Actress in a Lead Role Won
2013 Best Actress in Comedy Role Jeannie Aur Juju Won

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References

  1. ↑ Wadhwa, Akash (21 September 2011), "Jia Manek's fan frenzy", The Times of India , archived from the original on 28 September 2012, retrieved 26 July 2017
  2. ↑ Pereira, Priyanka (23 November 2012), "Reloading The Actor", The Indian Express , retrieved 26 July 2017
  3. 1 2 "TV actors' rare and unseen teenage pictures", The Times of India , retrieved 28 July 2017, She had also done a small role in Na Ghar Ke Na Ghaat Ke before making her TV debut.
  4. ↑ "Meet Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa Season 5 contestants", India Today , retrieved 28 July 2017
  5. ↑ Jambhekar, Shruti (10 June 2014), "I am very much single: Giaa Manek", The Times of India , retrieved 29 July 2017, Not many know that I'm born in Ahmedabad. I have many relatives here.
  6. ↑ "MUST WATCH: Birthday girl Giaa Manek aka Gopi bahu's never-seen-before avatar at a party" [Gia turns 29 today], Daily Bhaskar (Press release), 18 February 2015, retrieved 31 July 2017
  7. ↑ Patel, Ano (28 April 2014), "Giaa Manek is enjoying her break", The Times of India , retrieved 26 July 2017, Gujarati actress Giaa Manek, who was last seen in the show Jeannie Aur Juju, has finally decided to take some time off for herself.
  8. ↑ "Gopi bahu replaced overnight!". Times of India . 8 June 2012.
  9. ↑ "Giaa Manek makes way for Reyhnaa Pandit in Manmohini". Times of India . 24 October 2019.
  10. ↑ "Rajpal Yadav starrer Kaam Chalu Hai first look out as film goes on floors. Details here".
  11. ↑ "Gopi Bahu replaced overnight". The Times of India. 8 June 2012. Giaa Manek, better known as Gopi bahu from the serial Saath Nibhana Saathiya, has been replaced overnight thanks to her decision to participate in the upcoming dance reality show Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa on a rival channel; Now a new Gopi bahu on Saathiya Devoleena Bhattacharjee, last seen in the serial Preeto.
  12. ↑ "Giaa Manek out of 'Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 5'". 19 August 2012.
  13. ↑ "Giaa Manek performs on Anandi & Shiv's engagement". The Times of India. 26 August 2012.
  14. ↑ "Nine cameos in Na Bole Tum Na Maine Kuch Kaha". The Times of India. 18 July 2012.
  15. ↑ "Rubina Dilaik to replace Shivshakti in Jeannie Aur Juju?". Hindustan Times. 8 November 2013. Retrieved 1 September 2019. To replace Giaa Manek, who quit the comedy show Jeannie Aur Juju, the makers [...] have zeroed in on Rubina Dilaik.
  16. ↑ "Giaa Manek: Comedy gives you more scope to act". The Times of India. 15 October 2014.
  17. ↑ "'Badi Dooooor Se Aaye Hai' celebrates 300th episode". The Times of India. 4 August 2015.
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