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{{Short description|Indian film and television actor (born 1963)}}
{{Use Indian English|date=February 2016}}
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{{Infobox person
| name = Manoj Pahwa
| image = Manoj Pahwa image.jpg
| alt =
| caption = Pahwa in 2011
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| birth_date = {{Birth-date and age|8 December 1963}}
| birth_place = [[New Delhi]], [[India]]
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| nationality = 
| spouse = [[Seema Pahwa]]
| children = 2
| occupation = [[Actor]]
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'''Manoj Pahwa''' (born 8 December 1963),<ref name="bollywood_village">{{Cite news | title = Profile and Details of Manoj Pahwa | url = http://www.bollywoodvillage.com/bollywoodvillage/Manoj-Pahwa.html?option=com_celebrity&view=celebrity&task=detail&id=457 | archive-url = https://archive.today/20130628022422/http://www.bollywoodvillage.com/bollywoodvillage/Manoj-Pahwa.html?option=com_celebrity&view=celebrity&task=detail&id=457 | url-status = dead | archive-date = 28 June 2013 | access-date = 25 June 2013 }}{{bsn|date=July 2021}}</ref> is an Indian film and television actor who is noted for his role as Bhatia in the comedy series ''[[Office Office]]'' (2001). He has acted in over 70 films as a character actor, including ''[[7½ Phere]]'' (2005), ''[[Being Cyrus]]'' (2005), ''[[Singh Is Kinng]]'' (2008), ''[[Dabangg 2]]'' (2012), ''[[Jolly LLB]]'' (2013), ''[[Dil Dhadakne Do]]'' (2015), ''[[Mulk (film)|Mulk]]'' (2018) and ''[[Article 15 (film)|Article 15]]'' (2019).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/express-sunday-eye/i-have-not-done-my-best-comic-role-yet-manoj-pahwa-5311903/|title=I have not done my best comic role yet: Manoj Pahwa|date=19 August 2018}}</ref>

==Early life and education==
Pahwa was raised in a [[Punjabi people|Punjabi]] family in [[Delhi]]. His father migrated from [[Punjab,Pakistan]], after Partition.<ref name="times"/> He was educated at the National Public School in [[Daryaganj]], New Delhi.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2018-08-19 |title=I have not done my best comic role yet: Manoj Pahwa |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/express-sunday-eye/i-have-not-done-my-best-comic-role-yet-manoj-pahwa-5311903/ |access-date=2022-12-13 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref>
In an interview,Pahwa stated that he lived in East Delhi Lakshmi Nagar after his father built house for them. His father had automobile batteries business and his father wanted him to join family business. Pahwa shifted to Mumbai in his late twenties.

==Personal life==
He is married to actress [[Seema Bhargava]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://scroll.in/reel/890971/meet-mr-and-mrs-pahwa-we-have-our-tuning-with-each-other-for-30-years|title=Meet Mr and Mrs Pahwa: 'We have our tuning with each other for 30 years'|first=Nandini|last=Ramnath|website=Scroll.in}}</ref> his co-actor in TV series ''[[Hum Log (television series)|Hum Log]]'',<ref name=exp>{{cite web | title = Sister Act |work=[[Indian Express]]| url = http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/sister-act/505763/|author=Alaka Sahani|date=23 August 2009| access-date = 2016-01-26 }}</ref> and lives in [[Versova, Mumbai]], along with his daughter Manukriti Pahwa and son Mayank.<ref>{{cite web | title = Manoj Pahwa and family on theatre, Bhisham Sahni and more|work=Mid Day| url = http://www.mid-day.com/articles/manoj-pahwa-and-family-on-theatre-bhisham-sahni-and-more/16439194 |author=Chandrima Pal |date=9 August 2015| access-date = 2016-01-27 }}</ref>

==Career==
Pahwa started his career with television in the early days of television in India with a small but noticeable part in the superhit serial ''Hum Log'', and later acting in many comedy series, getting considerable roles in ''[[Just Mohabbat]]'' (1996-2000) and ''[[Office Office]]'' (2001). He made his movie debut with ''[[Tere Mere Sapne (1996 film)|Tere Mere Sapne]]'' (1996) and has acted in 50+ films and TV series as a character actor, known for his comic timing and antics, although he never relies on the "fat joke" style of comedy.

He played the lead the opening segment of anthology horror film ''[[Darna Zaroori Hai]]'' (2006) directed by [[Sajid Khan (director)|Sajid Khan]].<ref>{{Cite web | title = Sajid Khan says Darna Zaroori Hai | url = http://www.sify.com/movies/sajid-khan-says-darna-zaroori-hai-news-bollywood-kkfv1zeddce.html | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20150924200721/http://www.sify.com/movies/sajid-khan-says-darna-zaroori-hai-news-bollywood-kkfv1zeddce.html | url-status = dead | archive-date = 24 September 2015 | website = [[Sify]] | date =11 August 2005 | access-date = 24 June 2013 }}</ref>

During the shoot for ''[[Mausam (2011 film)|Mausam]]'' (2011) directed by [[Pankaj Kapoor]], in Chandigarh, he met the local producers, which led to his Punjabi film debut, ''Heer & Hero''.<ref name="times">{{Cite news | title = Manoj Pahwa is a contract killer now | url = http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-05-14/news-interviews/39254921_1_punjabi-film-industry-underproduction-film-contract-killer | archive-url = https://archive.today/20130628022337/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-05-14/news-interviews/39254921_1_punjabi-film-industry-underproduction-film-contract-killer | url-status = dead | archive-date = 28 June 2013 | date =14 May 2013 | newspaper = [[The Times of India]] | access-date = 24 June 2013 }}</ref><ref name="times13">{{Cite news| title = Soha's film gets no discount in Pataudi house | url = http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-05-29/news-interviews/39600475_1_soha-s-own-house-faraz-haider | archive-url = https://archive.today/20130628022339/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-05-29/news-interviews/39600475_1_soha-s-own-house-faraz-haider | url-status = dead | archive-date = 28 June 2013 | date = 29 May 2013 | newspaper = [[The Times of India]] | access-date = 24 June 2013 }}</ref>

==Filmography==

===Films===
{{columns-list|colwidth=25em|
* ''[[Is Raat Ki Subah Nahin]]'' (1996) as Rajesh
* ''[[Tere Mere Sapne (1996 film)|Tere Mere Sapne]]'' (1996)
* ''[[Aar Ya Paar]]'' (1997)
* ''[[Satya (1998 film)|Satya]]'' (1998) as Tabela Owner
* ''Kabhi Pass Kabhi Fail'' (1999)
* ''[[Taal (film)|Taal]]'' (1999) as Santram
* ''[[Josh (2000 film)|Josh]]'' (2000)
* ''[[Hey Ram]]'' (2000) as Jalal
* ''[[Tum Bin]]'' (2001) as Assistant Commissioner of Police D'Mello
* ''[[Aapko Pehle Bhi Kahin Dekha Hai]]'' as Aziz Khan
* ''[[Kucch To Hai]]'' (2003)
* ''[[King of Bollywood]]'' (2004) as Ratnesh 'Ratty'<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/2004/sep/24kob.htm|title=Om Puri is the king of Bollywood!|website=www.rediff.com}}</ref>
* ''[[Naach (2004 film)|Naach]]'' (2004)
* ''[[Musafir (2004 film)|Musafir]]'' (2004 film)
* ''[[7½ Phere]]'' (2005) as Inspector Rohit Kande<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india/7-1-2-phere-a-light-hearted-comedy/story-UTE7EhevbB5HPPQlVpYWAK.html|title='7 1/2 Phere' a light-hearted comedy|date=21 July 2005|website=Hindustan Times}}</ref>
* ''[[Being Cyrus]]'' (2005) as Inspector Maninder Lovely
* ''[[Tathastu]]'' (2006) as Hospital Compounder
* ''Ladies Tailor'' (2006) as FTV
* ''[[Iqraar by Chance]]'' (2006) as Talwar - club owner
* ''[[Darna Zaroori Hai]]'' (2006) as Satish
* ''[[Salaam-e-Ishq: A Tribute to Love]]'' (2007) as Surjit Chaddha
* ''[[Say Salaam India]]'' (2007) as Surinder Huda
* ''[[MP3: Mera Pehla Pehla Pyaar]]'' (2007) as Tony Singh
* ''[[Dhamaal]]'' (2007) as Pilot
* ''[[One Two Three]]'' (2008) as Batla Bhai
* ''[[Singh Is Kinng]]'' (2008) as Dilbagh Singh
* ''[[Tashan (film)|Tashan]]'' (2008) as Anand Mohan Tiwari aka Pintu
* ''[[Aloo Chaat (film)|Aloo Chaat]]'' (2009) as Hakeem Tarachand
* ''Aamras'' (2009) as Sharma
* ''[[Wanted (2009 film)|Wanted]]'' (2009) as Sonu Gates
* ''[[Sankat City]]'' (2009) as Gogi Kukreja
* ''[[Do Knot Disturb]]'' (2009) as Bantu
* ''[[London Dreams]]'' (2009) as Bhatinda Resident
* ''[[Bolo Raam]]'' (2009) as Principal Shyam Rawat
* ''[[Housefull (2010 film)|Housefull]]'' (2010) as Banta Singh
* ''[[Chala Mussaddi... Office Office]] '' (2011) as Bhatia
* ''[[Mausam (2011 film)|Mausam]]'' (2011) as Gulzari
* ''[[Engeyum Kadhal]]'' (2011, Tamil)
* ''[[Ready (2011 film)|Ready]]'' (2011) as Laxman Kapoor (Prem's uncle)
* ''[[Khap (film)|Khap]]'' (2011) as Sukhiram
* ''[[Hair Is Falling]]'' (2011) as Hair Clinic Doctor
* ''[[Chaalis Chauraasi]]'' (2012)
* ''[[Challo Driver]]'' (2012)
* ''3 Bachelors'' (2012) as Deepak Verma
* ''[[Dabangg 2]]'' (2012) as Commissioner
* ''[[Jolly LLB]]'' (2013) as Pratap
* ''[[Bin Phere Free Me Ttere]]'' (2013)
* ''[[Heer and Hero]]'' (2013)
* ''[[War Chhod Na Yaar]]'' (2013)
* ''[[Singh Saab the Great]]'' (2013)
* ''Pahle Aap short movie'' (2013) with [[Rajpal Yadav]]
* ''[[Meri Shadi Karao]]'' (2013)
* ''[[Dedh Ishqiya]]'' (2014)
* ''[[Disco Singh]]'' (2014)
* ''[[Main Tera Hero]]'' (2014) as Mr. Prasad
* ''[[Dil Dhadakne Do]]'' (2015) as Mr. Khanna
* ''[[Love Exchange (film)|Love Exchange]]'' (2017) as Mr.Kapoor
* ''[[Judwaa 2]]'' (2017) as Sharafat Ali
* ''[[Shaadi Mein Zaroor Aana]]'' (2017) as Mr.Jogi
* ''[[Khajoor Pe Atke]]'' (2018) as Jeetendar
* ''[[Veere Di Wedding]]'' (2018) as Mr. Malhotra
* ''[[Mulk (film)|Mulk]]'' (2018) as Bilaal Ali Mohammed, Shahid's Father and Murad's brother
* ''[[Cabaret (2019 film)|Cabaret]]'' (2019) as Newspaper owner
* ''[[Total Dhamaal]]'' (2019) as Pinku Choksey
* ''[[Student of the Year 2]]'' (2019) as Coach Mahipal
* ''[[Article 15 (film)|Article 15]]'' (2019) as Bhramadatt Singh
* ''[[Housefull 4]]'' (2019) as Big Bhai
* ''[[Street Dancer 3D]]'' (2020) as Chhabra
* ''[[Suraj Pe Mangal Bhari]]'' (2020)
* ''Das Capital Gulamon ki Rajdhani'' (2020)
* ''[[Ramprasad Ki Tehrvi]]'' (2021) as Gajraj (Ramprasad's eldest son)
* ''[[Mimi (2021 Hindi film)|Mimi]]'' (2021) as Mimi's father
* ''[[Anek]]'' (2022) as Abrar
* ''[[Mili (2022 film)|Mili]]'' (2022) as Niranjan Naudiyal
* ''[[Middle Class Love]]'' (2022) as Sharmaji
* ''[[Bawaal]]'' (2023) as Mr. Dixit
* ''[[The Great Indian Family]]'' (2023)
}}

===Television===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Year !! Serial !! Role !! Notes
|-
| 1984–1985 || ''[[Hum Log (television series)|Hum Log]]'' || Tony ||
|-
| 1993–1994 || Shikast || Jai ||
|-
| 1995–2000 || ''[[Shanti (TV series)|Shanti]]'' || Guruji ||
|-
| 1996–2000 || ''[[Just Mohabbat]]'' || Ishwar Chopra ||
|-
| 1997 || ''Sab Golmaal Hai'' || Balwant ||
|-
| 1997–1998 || ''[[Sea Hawks (TV series)|Sea Hawks]]'' || Don Bhamra ||
|-
| 1998–1999 || ''[[Gudgudee (TV series)|Gudgudee]]'' || Raghu's Mama ||
|-
| 2001 || ''[[Office Office]]'' || Bhatia ||
|-
| 2002 || ''Ekka Begum Badshah''<ref name="tribune">{{Cite web | title = Laughter on the cards! | url = http://www.tribuneindia.com/2002/20020630/spectrum/tv.htm | work = The Tribune | date = 30 June 2002 | access-date = 24 June 2013 }}</ref> || Ekka ||
|-
|2002 || ''Bol Baby Bol''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://starplus.indya.com/bolbabybol/index.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20020802160132/http://starplus.indya.com/bolbabybol/index.htm|archive-date=2002-08-02|title=indya.com - STAR - STAR Plus - Bol Baby Bol|date=2 August 2002}}</ref> || Host/presenter ||
|-
| 2005 || ''LOC : Life out of control''<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/bombay-times/Laughter-out-of-control/articleshow/1024078.cms|title=Laughter-out of control - Times of India|website=The Times of India|date=17 February 2005 }}</ref> || Gurpreet Malik ||
|-
| 2009 || ''Oh Darling Yeh Hai India'' || Vishal Chachabra ||
|-
| 2015 || ''[[Dafa 420]]''<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/idiotbox/tv-was-easier-medium-earlier-manoj-pahwa_1645832.html|title=TV was easier medium earlier: Manoj Pahwa|date=12 August 2015|website=Zee News}}</ref> || Chand Nawab Mohammad ||
|-
| 2020 || ''[[A Suitable Boy (TV series)|A Suitable Boy]]'' || The Raja of Marh ||
|}

===Web series===

{| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders"
|- style="text-align:center;"
! scope="col"|Year
! scope="col"|Title
! scope="col"|Role
! scope="col"|Platform
! scope="col"|Notes
|-
|2022
| ''[[Home Shanti]]
| Umesh Joshi Sujan
| [[Disney+ Hotstar]]
|
|}

==Nominations==
{|class= "wikitable sortable"
!Year!!Award Show!!Category!!Work!!Result!!Ref
|-
| 2005
|[[Indian Telly Awards]]
| Best Actor in a Comic Role
|''LOC: Life Out Of Control''
|{{Nom}}
|
|-
| 2019
| rowspan="2"|[[Filmfare Awards]]
| rowspan="2"|[[Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award|Best Supporting Actor]]
| ''[[Mulk (film)|Mulk]]''
|{{nom}}
|<ref>{{Cite web|title=Nominations for the 64th Vimal Elaichi Filmfare Awards 2019|url=https://www.filmfare.com/news/bollywood/nominations-for-the-64th-vimal-filmfare-awards-2019_-32898.html|access-date=2021-06-14|website=filmfare.com|language=en}}</ref>
|-
| 2020
| ''[[Article 15 (film)|Article 15]]''
|{{nom}}
|<ref>{{Cite web|title=Filmfare Awards 2020: Complete List Of Nominations|url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/filmfare-awards-2020-complete-list-of-nominations-2174220|access-date=2021-06-14|website=NDTV.com}}</ref>
|}

== References ==
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[[Category:Indian male comedians]]
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Ajay Kumar at 04:43, 20 August 2023