Manav Gohil

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Manav Gohil
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Gohil in 2014
Born (1974-11-09) 9 November 1974 (age 50)
Surendranagar, Gujarat, India [1]
Occupation Actor
Years active2000–present
Spouse
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(m. 2004)​
ChildrenZahra - Tabeetha Gohil (daughter)
Parents
  • Vijaysinh Gohil (father)
  • Sudha Gohil
(mother)

Manav Gohil (born 9 November 1974) [2] is an Indian actor. He has been active in the Hindi film industry for more than two decades and is best known for his roles in Hindi television shows, including the soap opera Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii , the dance reality show Nach Baliye 2 , the crime drama C.I.D. , the drama Shaadi Mubarak and Tenali Rama .

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Career

Manav Gohil began his career in the early 2000s after winning the “Man of Gujarat” pageant, which prompted him to shift from Vadodara to Mumbai to pursue acting professionally. He trained at Kishor Namit Kapoor’s acting academy.

His television debut came with the show Choodiyan in 2001. He quickly became a familiar face on Indian television through notable roles in Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii, Kkusum, Kasautii Zindagii Kay, and C.I.D., establishing himself as a dependable lead and supporting actor during the golden era of Indian soap operas. [3]

Gohil also performed in theatre productions such as Kennedy Bridge by Khalid Mohammed and Lady from the Ocean by Illa Arun.

In 2006, Gohil took a break from television to focus on a film titled Bhanvraa. However, the project was shelved indefinitely, leading to a career hiatus that lasted nearly four years. In later interviews, he described this period as humbling and transformative, admitting he questioned his path and relied heavily on family and spiritual practice to navigate uncertainty. [4]

He returned to television with renewed focus, taking on diverse roles across genres. These included mythological dramas like Devon Ke Dev...Mahadev , fantasy comedies like Yam Hai Hum, and historical comedies such as Tenali Rama, where his performance as King Krishnadevaraya received widespread appreciation for its mix of humor and gravitas. [5]

In August 2020, Gohil started to play the male lead role of Keertan Tibrewal, a.k.a. K.T., opposite Rajshree Thakur and later Rati Pandey, in Star Plus's television series Shaadi Mubarak . [6]

In late 2021, Gohil appeared in the Sony TV drama Kaamnaa, where he played Vaibhav Kapoor, a suave, manipulative businessman who uses money and influence to get what he wants—including in matters of love, power, and custody. The character marked a shift for Gohil, who embraced the chance to play a layered antagonist. [7]

Beyond Hindi television, Gohil has also worked in regional cinema. He made his Gujarati film debut in Saptapadii (2013), produced by Amitabh Bachchan Corporation. The film ran for 12 weeks in theatres and was screened at international festivals, including Jaipur International Film Festival, where it earned a Special Mention. [8]

In 2023, he starred in Chandlo, another Gujarati film focused on relationships and community. In 2025, Jalebi Rocks and recently finished shooting Mauje Dariya, a comedy drama . [9]

Gohil also stepped into OTT with Matsyavedh (2023), a thriller drama. In 2024, Karate Girls on MX Player, a social drama about female empowerment, and has made brief appearances in Bollywood films such as Super 30 (2019), Baaghi 3 (2020), and Tribhanga (2021). Gohil is also to be a part of the 2025 action drama Dhurandhar.

Personal life

He was born in Surendranagar in Gujarat, and moved to Vadodara for his education. [1] He completed Bachelor in Commerce and then MBA from Vadodara. [10] He is married to TV actress Shweta Kawatra. [11] [12] They participated in the dance competition show Nach Baliye 2 where Manav was awarded best dancer by Saroj Khan. The couple became parents to a daughter on 11 May 2012. [13] The couple follows Nichiren Buddhism. [14] [15] [16] [17]

Filmography

YearSerialRoleNotesRefs.
2003 Chori Chori Ranbir’s best friendCameo
2013 Saptapadii Siddharth Sanghvi
2013 Love Yoou Soniye ParminderCameo
2017Dhantya OpenPrakash ShahRecurring role
2019 Super 30 PurushottamCameo
2020 Baaghi 3 Asif
2021 Tribhanga RaghavRecurring role
2023ChandloSharan [18]
2025 Jalebi Rocks Lawyer Rohit MehtaRecurring role
2025 Dhurandhar

Television

YearSerialRoleNotesRefs.Co–Star
2000 C.A.T.S.
2000–2001ChoodiyanRecurring role
Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii VikramRinku Dhawan
2001–2002 Kkusum Vishal Mehra Tasneem Sheikh
Kasautii Zindagii Kay Praveen Sengupta Prachi Kowli
2003 Kahani Terrii Merrii Dhruv
Ssshhhh...Koi Hai Captain KishanRecurring role
Saara Akaash Flight Lt. Jatin GohilAparna Jaywant
2003–2004 Manshaa RohitGulrez Khan
2004–2005 C.I.D. Inspector DakshRecurring role
AyushmaanDr. Mayank Nivedita Bhattacharya
Isse Kehte Hai Golmaal Ghar Gauri Pradhan
2005CID Special BureauInspector DakshRecurring role
Kaisa Ye Pyar Hai Angad's detective friend
Hotel Kingston Mr. MathurDouble role
2005–2006 Remix Debashish MitraRecurring role
2006 Sarrkkar – Risshton Ki Ankahi Kahani Laksh Pandit Tisca Chopra
Vaidehi Neel Agnihotri Pallavi Kulkarni
2007Betiyaan Apni Yaa Paraaya DhanKaran Bali Gauri Nigudkar
Saarrthi Advocate ShyamRecurring role
Lucky Professor Mohit Nanda
2007; 2008 Naaginn NaagrajCameo Preeti Puri
2010 Agle Janam Mohe Bitiya Hi Kijo Dr. Shailendra KumarRecurring role Rajshree Thakur
2012–2014 The Buddy Project Aniruddh "Junglee" Jaitley [19] Priya Bathija
2013 Lakhon Mein Ek Mahesh / Kailash Satyarthi
Adaalat Abhinav "Goldie" Shekhawat Deepali Pansare
Savdhaan India [20] Danny Gauri Nigudkar
Qubool Hai Sanjay Mehta Gautami Kapoor
2013–2014 Devon Ke Dev...Mahadev Andhak Jaya Binju
Khelti Hai Zindagi Aankh Micholi Sanjay Mehta Gautami Kapoor
2014–2016 Yam Hain Hum Yamraj
2015Tujhse Naraaz Nahin ZindagiHost
Badi Door Se Aaye Hain Yamraj Guest [21]
2016 Khidki Aloknath Tripathi Pariva Pranati
Chidiya Ghar ManavCameo
2017–2020 Tenali Rama Maharaj Krishnadevaraya
  • Sonia Sharma
  • Priyanka Singh
2019 Kesari Nandan Hanumant Singh Aastha Chaudhary
2020–2021 Shaadi Mubarak Keertan Tibrewal "KT"
2021–2022 Kaamnaa Vaibhav Kapoor
  • Shilpa Kadam
  • Gauri Tonk
  • Chandani Sharma
2022–2023 Main Hoon Aparajita Akshay Singh
2023–2024 Dabangii – Mulgii Aayi Re Aayi Inspector Ankush Rajyavadhkar Yashashri Masurkar
2025–presentBinddiiDayanand Chaudhury

Reality Shows

YearShowRoleReferences
2005 Fame Gurukul Host [22]
2006Fear Factor IndiaContestant
Nach Baliye 2 [23]
2008Bura Na Mano Holi HaiGrand Finale Performer
2014–2015Box Cricket LeagueContestant
2016Box Cricket League 2

Web Series

YearShowRoleChannel
2022MatsyavedhParth Shemaroo
2024Karate GirlsAjay Kadam MX Player

References

  1. 1 2 "Manav Gohil". Gujaratnow.com. 2014. Retrieved 16 July 2015.
  2. ↑ "Happy Birthday to Manav, Shalini, Payal, Malhar, Pankaj and Tanvi". www.tellychakkar.com. 9 November 2012. Archived from the original on 11 November 2012. Retrieved 25 November 2012.
  3. ↑ "Interview with manav gohil". India Forums.
  4. ↑ "One can't sabotage anyone in the TV industry: Manav Gohil". Hindustan Times. 31 July 2020.
  5. ↑ "Tenali Rama reaches the benchmark of 100 episodes". Times of India. 24 November 2017.
  6. ↑ "Manav Gohil: 'My Wife Shweta Feels The Time Is Right For Me To Play A Romantic Hero'- EXCLUSIVE". Spot Boye.
  7. ↑ "Manav Gohil on playing an antagonist in Kaamnaa". Tribune India.
  8. ↑ "AB Corp's Gujarati film 'Saptapadii' a hit, Big B elated". in.movies.yahoo.com. Archived from the original on 24 October 2013.
  9. ↑ "Nobody has asked about my social media following while casting me". Times of India. 2 April 2025.
  10. ↑ "Interview with television actor Manav Gohil". Indiantelevision.com. 10 April 2004. Retrieved 3 February 2015.
  11. ↑ Kharade, Pallavi (10 December 2004). "Ek chhoti si love story". Times of India . Retrieved 16 July 2015.
  12. ↑ "Nach Baliye couple in SMS scam". The Times of India . Mumbai Mirror. 27 October 2006. Archived from the original on 11 August 2011. Retrieved 16 July 2015.
  13. ↑ "Shweta Kawatra, Manav Gohil have a baby girl". Rediff. 15 May 2012. Retrieved 26 November 2012.
  14. ↑ "Marriage is a lifelong commitment: Manav Gohil". The Indian Express. 11 August 2017. Retrieved 5 December 2021.
  15. ↑ "Why celebrities are turning to Buddhism". DNA India. Retrieved 5 December 2021.
  16. ↑ "Buddhism helped television actor Shweta Kawaatra cope with postpartum depression - Times of India". The Times of India. 13 January 2015. Retrieved 5 December 2021.
  17. ↑ "Buddhism makes for a happy celeb!". DNA India. Retrieved 5 December 2021.
  18. ↑ "Chandlo". The Times of India. ISSN   0971-8257 . Retrieved 22 July 2023.
  19. ↑ Hegde, Rajul (26 July 2012). "'The Buddy Project is like Chak De! India'". Rediff.com. Retrieved 13 February 2025.
  20. ↑ "Manav Gohil turns gangster for Savdhaan India". Indian Express Dot Com. 12 July 2013. Retrieved 4 March 2020.
  21. ↑ "Yamraj visits the aliens". The Times of India. 16 July 2015 – via The Economic Times - The Times of India.
  22. ↑ N, Patcy (3 October 2005). "Fame Gurukul:Behind". Rediff.com. Retrieved 13 February 2025.
  23. ↑ Chakrabarti, Srabanti (18 August 2006). "Meet the couples of Nach Baliye 2". Rediff.com. Retrieved 13 February 2025.
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