Manav Kaul (born 19 December 1976) is an Indian theatre director, playwright, author, actor and filmmaker. He was nominated for the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in the films Tumhari Sulu (2017) and Saina (2021).
Early life
Kaul was born on 19 December 1976 in Baramulla, Jammu and Kashmir, India, into a Kashmiri Pandit family. His family later moved to Hoshangabad, Madhya Pradesh, where he was raised.[1]
He was a competitive swimmer in his late teenage years and participated in state and national levels championships. He has won 14 national medals in swimming.[2]
Career
Theatre
Kaul started a theatre group named Aranya in 2004. His influences include Charles Bukowski, Vinod Kumar Shukla, Franz Kafka and Nirmal Verma, to whom he paid homage in his 2010 play Red Sparrow.[3]
He has written and directed 13 plays. Amongst his notable plays are Ilhaam, Park and Shakkar Ke Paanch Daane (Template:Translation), the last one being his first work as playwright and director.
In 2004, Kaul staged Shakkar Ke Paanch Daane, a dramatic monologue in Hindi about a small-towner whose "structured middle-India existence begins to feel suspiciously like a lie."[4] It featured actor Kumud Mishra, who was to become his longtime collaborator.[5] The Mumbai Theatre Guide wrote, "the final poetic denouement is neat, funny, reflective but unfortunately all too expected, all too perfect."[6] The play was a stage hit[7] and was performed in English in 2009,[8] from a translation by Arshia Sattar.[9]
In his next play, Peele Scooter Wala Aadmi Kaul explored a father-son relationship in an open-ended narrative, and adopted a style of poetic dialogue similar to that employed by Vinod Kumar Shukla and Nirmal Verma.[7] It won him a Mahindra Excellence in Theatre Award (META) for Best Script in 2006.[10][11]
In 2006, moving away from internal monologues, Kaul staged a bitter-sweet meditation on old age called Bali aur Shambhu, featuring Sudhir Pandey and Mishra. The Times of India found it "not as philosophical as Shakkar Ke Paanch Daane, yet, it's a story that tugs at your heartstrings and has its moments,"[12] while the Mumbai Theatre Guide described it as "one of those plays that appeal to the senses but not to the intellect."[13] Said Kaul, "I wrote the play after I visited an old-age home. I wanted to show that people in old-age homes also have fun."[14]
In 2009, Kaul directed Ranga Shankara's Hindi adaptation of Jean-Paul Sartre's Huis Clos, with The Hindu describing his "treatment of non-verbal, physical expression" as impressive.[15]
Cinema
In 2012, Kaul debuted as a film director with Hansa[16] for which he also wrote the screenplay. He made his acting debut in Hindi cinema with fantasy film Jajantaram Mamantaram in 2003, and has been lauded for his performance as a right-wing politician in the Gujarat-based Hindi drama Kai Po Che! in 2013.[17]
Filmography
All films and shows in Hindi unless otherwise stated.
Film actor
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Jajantaram Mamantaram | Jeran | Debut film |
| 2004 | Saatchya Aat Gharat | Venky | Marathi film |
| 2006 | Continuum | Security guard | Short film [18][19] |
| 2007 | 1971 | Flight Lt. Ram | |
| 2010 | Daayen Ya Baayen | Sundar | |
| I Am | Manav | Anthology film. Segment – Afia | |
| 2013 | Kai Po Che! | Bishakh "Bittu" Joshi | |
| 2014 | CityLights | Vishnu | Nominated - Screen Award for Best Actor in a Negative Role (Male), 2015 |
| 2016 | Wazir | Yazaad Qureshi | Nominated -Zee Cine Awards, Best Actor in a Negative Role, 2017 |
| Jai Gangaajal | MLA Babloo Pandey | ||
| Maroon | Saurabh Sharma | [20] | |
| A Scandall | Manav | [21] | |
| 2017 | Jolly LLB 2 | Iqbal Qasim | |
| Tumhari Sulu | Ashok Dubey | Nominated – Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor, 2017 | |
| 2018 | Dobaara | Mohan | Short film by Bejoy Nambiar[1][22] |
| Kashmir | Unnamed | Short film by Terribly Tiny Tales[23][24] | |
| 2019 | Music Teacher | Beni Madhav Singh | Netflix film |
| Albert Pinto Ko Gussa Kyun Aata Hai? | Albert Pinto | [25][26] | |
| Badla | Jimmy Punjabi | ||
| 2020 | Thappad | Rohit Jaisingh | |
| 2021 | Nail Polish | Veer Singh, ‘Ranjit’, ‘Charu Raina’ | Zee5 film |
| 12 'O' Clock | Francis D'Souza | ||
| Madam Chief Minister | Danish Khan | ||
| Saina | Coach Sarvadhaman Rajan | Nominated – Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor, 2022 | |
| Ajeeb Daastaans | Kabir | Netflix anthology film. Segment - Ankahi. Nominated - Filmfare OTT Awards, Best Actor: Web Original Film, 2021 | |
| Dybbuk | Markus | Amazon Prime Video film | |
| 2022 | Jalsa | Anand | Amazon Prime Video film |
| Phir Kabhi | Husband | Short film by Nihit Bhave[27] | |
| 2023 | Chaar Chappalein | Rajat | Short film[28][29] |
| Trial Period | Prajapati Dwivedi, "PD" | JioCinema film [30] |
Film director
| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Hansa | Film directorial debut |
| 2021 | Tathagat | Streaming on MUBI India[31] |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Channel | Notes | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banegi Apni Baat | Zee TV | [32] | |||
| 1998, 1999 | Mujhe Chaand Chahiye | Mohan | |||
| 1998 | X Zone | Ajit | Episode 81 | ||
| 2000 | CID | Neeraj | Sony TV | Season 1, Episode 115, 116 (The Case of the Missing Man: Part 1 and 2) | [33] |
| Vikrant's brother | Season 1, Episode 141 (The Case Of Silent Witness: Part 1) | ||||
| 2000–2001 | Sukanya | B4U | [34] | ||
| 2001 | Aahat | Jeetu | Sony TV | Season 1, Episode 284 and 285 (Nightmare Disco) | |
| 2002 | Son Pari | Jeran | Star Plus | Episode 116 | |
| Bhabhi | Rakesh Chopra | Episode 440 | |||
| 2003 | CID | Kantora | Sony TV | Season 3, Episode 253, 254 (The Case Of The Tempting Diamond: Part 1 and 2) | |
| 2005 | CID Special Bureau | Yashwant | Episode 7, 8 (Poisonous Panther) | ||
| Raat Hone Ko Hai | Siddharth Pratap Singh | Sahara One | Story 45: Episode 177 - 180 (Shaadi) | ||
| 2006 | CID | Suraj | Sony TV | Season 5, Episode 416 (Red Rose Killer) |
Web series
| Year | Title | Role | Service | Notes | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | A.I.SHA: My Virtual Girlfriend | Prof Kishore Saraswat | Arré | Season 2 | |
| 2018 | Ghoul | Colonel Sunil Dacunha | Netflix | Mini series | [35] |
| 2019 | The Verdict - State vs Nanavati | Kawas Nanavati | ZEE5 | [36] | |
| 2020 | Template:Pending film | Amazon Prime Video | Unreleased | [37][38] | |
| 2022 | The Fame Game | Manish Khanna | Netflix | ||
| TBA | Template:Pending film | TBA | Netflix | [39] |
Awards and nominations
Theatre
Mahindra Excellence in Theatre Award for Best Script, 2006.[7]
Hindustan Times Mumbai's Most Stylish Theatre Personality Award, 2017.[40][41]
Cinema
| Year | Film | Category | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Tumhari Sulu | Best Supporting Actor | Template:Nom | [42] |
| 2022 | Saina | Template:Nom | [43] |
| Year | Category | Film | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Best Actor: Web Original Film | Ajeeb Daastaans | Template:Nom | [44] |
| Year | Category | Film | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Best Actor in a Negative Role (Male) | CityLights | Template:Nom | [45] |
| Year | Category | Film | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Best Actor in a Negative Role | Wazir | Template:Nom | [46] |
Others
- 2018 – Power Brands Bollywood Award for Best Supporting Actor – Tumhari Sulu[47]
- 2022 -- Nominated for Best Actor OTT – Hindi Movies, Bollywood Life Awards, for Nail Polish.[48]
- 2023 – Nominated for the Most Popular Supporting Actor In A Web Series, IWM Digital Awards, for The Fame Game.[49]
Bibliography
All books in Hindi.
- Theek Tumhare Peeche (2016): Short story collection.[50]
- Prem Kabootar (2017): Short story collection.[51] English translation: A Night in the Hills, (2019)[52]
- Tumhare Baare Mein
- Bahut Door, Kitna Door Hota Hai: Travelogue
- Chalta Phirta Pret
- Antima: Novel
- Karta Ne Karm Se
- Shirt Ka Teesra Button (2022)
- Rooh (2022): Travelogue. English translation: Rooh (2023).[53]
- Titali (2023): Novel
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 I have faith in my performance: Manav Kaul. Deccan Chronicle(31 January 2016). Retrieved 3 February 2021.
- ↑ Moments of spontaneity. The Hindu(31 July 2010). Retrieved 8 May 2014.
- ↑ The nature of applause. Retrieved 8 May 2014.
- ↑ Accidental playwright. Retrieved 8 May 2014.
- ↑ Reviews. Retrieved 8 May 2014.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 Whizzing past on the yellow scooter. Daily News and Analysis(25 November 2008). Retrieved 8 May 2014.
- ↑ Grains of reality. Deccan Herald(14 February 2012). Retrieved 8 May 2014.
- ↑ Five Grains of Sugar: Manav Kaul(1 December 2012). Retrieved 8 May 2014.
- ↑ Ilhaam: the play. Retrieved 8 May 2014.
- ↑ 2006 Archives. Retrieved 8 May 2014.
- ↑ Theatre Review: Bali Aur Shambhu. The Times of India(13 September 2013). Retrieved 8 May 2014.
- ↑ Reviews. Retrieved 8 May 2014.
- ↑ Undiluted reality is his stage. The Hindu(29 December 2006). Retrieved 8 May 2014.
- ↑ Exploring conflicts. The Hindu(3 August 2009). Retrieved 16 November 2021.
- ↑ In search of the swan, Kumar, Anuj. The Hindu(13 December 2012). Retrieved 18 September 2022.
- ↑ Hindi theatre is not dying. Tehelka(12 April 2014). Retrieved 8 May 2014.
- ↑ Continuum. Film Affiinity. Retrieved 1 July 2023.
- ↑ 0:01 / 6:27 Continuum Part II (Trade & Love). YouTube. Recyclewala Films(13 November 2009). Retrieved 1 July 2023.
- ↑ 'Maroon': Film Review | Mumbai 2016. The Hollywood Reporter(4 November 2016). Retrieved 23 September 2022.
- ↑ A Scandall Movie Review. The Times of India(28 November 2016). Retrieved 24 September 2022.
- ↑ Dobaara. Zee5. Retrieved 18 September 2022.
- ↑ Manav Kaul-Starrer Kashmir Is as Heart-Wrenching as It's Powerful, Ghosh, Suktara. The Quint(18 June 2018). Retrieved 23 September 2022.
- ↑ Watch: An absent father and a missing home in short film 'Kashmir'. Scroll.in(17 June 2018). Retrieved 23 September 2022.
- ↑ Nandita Das, Saurabh Shukla work for free in 'Albert Pinto Ko Gussa Kyun Aata Hai'. The Indian Express(22 September 2015). Retrieved 30 October 2018.
- ↑ Template:Cite tweet
- ↑ Nihit Bhave on his debut short Phir Kabhi: Started wondering about couples forced to live under a roof during Covid-19. First Post(8 August 2022). Retrieved 11 September 2022.
- ↑ Four Slippers - IFFR. Retrieved 16 February 2023.
- ↑ Short Film Review: Four Slippers (2023) by Anurag Kashyap(2 February 2023). Retrieved 16 February 2023.
- ↑ Audiences will enjoy watching Prajapati Dwiwedi": Manav Kaul talks about his role in 'Trial Period'. The Print(14 July 2023). Retrieved 14 July 2023.
- ↑ Tathagat movie review: Manav Kaul's ruminative and brave exploration of renunciation, Vetticad, Anna MM(22 October 2021). Retrieved 22 October 2021.
- ↑ Manav Kaul pens emotional note for Irrfan: 'I came to Mumbai with Irrfan bhai's number, got my first job in Mumbai because of him'. Hindustan Times(20 August 2020). Retrieved 1 July 2023.
- ↑ S1.E115 The Case Of The Missing Man: Part 1. IMDB. Retrieved 11 September 2022.
- ↑ Sukanya - TV Serial Production House in Mumbai; Siddhant Cinevision PVT. Ltd. Retrieved 1 July 2023.
- ↑ Radhika Apte's action horror film Ghoul to be turned into English web series. Mid-day(16 March 2018). Retrieved 13 July 2018.
- ↑ Ekta Kapoor's next web-series titled The Verdict – State V/s Nanavati – Deets inside. Zee News(19 September 2018). Retrieved 30 October 2018.
- ↑ EXCLUSIVE: Manav Kaul replaces Irrfan in Amazon Prime's 'Gormint'. Peeping Moon(18 January 2020). Retrieved 20 September 2022.
- ↑ Irrfan Khan replaced by Manav Kaul in Amazon Prime's Gormint. TellyChakkar(21 January 2020). Retrieved 20 September 2022.
- ↑ Exclusive: The Fame Game actor Manav Kaul bags Netflix India series CA Topper Tribhuvan Mishra. IWM Buzz(24 March 2022). Retrieved 2 October 2022.
- ↑ Actor Manav Kaul bags the HT Most Stylish Award 2017. Bollywood Helpline(27 March 2017). Retrieved 15 September 2022.
- ↑ Gallery- Here's The List Of Winners At The HT Most Stylish Awards 2017. Desi Martini(13 December 2017). Retrieved 15 September 2022.
- ↑ Nominations for the 63rd Jio Filmfare Awards 2018. Filmfare. Retrieved 15 September 2022.
- ↑ 67th Wolf777news Filmfare Awards 2022 with Government of Maharashtra. Filmfare. Retrieved 15 September 2022.
- ↑ Nominees for the MyGlamm Filmfare OTT Awards 2021. Filmfare. Retrieved 14 September 2022.
- ↑ 21st Annual Life OK Screen Awards nominations. The Indian Express(8 January 2015). Retrieved 14 September 2022.
- ↑ Nominations for Zee Cine Awards 2017. Bollywood Hungama(2 March 2017). Retrieved 1 July 2023.
- ↑ Power Brands Bollywood Award Winners. Power Brands. Retrieved 14 September 2022.
- ↑ BL Awards 2022: Sidharth Malhotra, Kiara Advani, Vicky Kaushal, Kartik Aaryan and more – Vote for the Best Actor and Actress in OTT – Hindi Movies category. Bollywood Life(28 February 2022). Retrieved 1 July 2023.
- ↑ Vote Now: Most Popular Supporting Actor In A Web Series. IWMbuzz(June 2023). Retrieved 24 June 2023.
- ↑ Thīka tumhāre pīche{{#if:|, {{{last}}}}. Hind Yugm(14 March 2016). ISBN 978-9384419400
- ↑ Prema kabūtara{{#if:Kaul|, Kaul}. Hind Yugm(2017). ISBN 978-9386224385
- ↑ Review: A Night in the Hills by Manav Kaul. Hindustan Times(12 April 2019). Retrieved 20 September 2022.
- ↑ English translation of Manav Kaul's 'Rooh' to release on April 17. The Print(5 April 2003). Retrieved 13 April 2023.