Manoj Pahwa (born 8 December 1963),[1] 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 (2018) and Article 15 (2019).[2]
Early life and education
Pahwa was raised in a Punjabi family in Delhi. His father migrated from Punjab,Pakistan, after Partition.[3] He was educated at the National Public School in Daryaganj, New Delhi.[4] 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,[5] his co-actor in TV series Hum Log,[6] and lives in Versova, Mumbai, along with his daughter Manukriti Pahwa and son Mayank.[7]
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) 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.[8]
During the shoot for Mausam (2011) directed by Pankaj Kapoor, in Chandigarh, he met the local producers, which led to his Punjabi film debut, Heer & Hero.[3][9]
Filmography
Films
Television
| Year | Serial | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984–1985 | Hum Log | Tony | |
| 1993–1994 | Shikast | Jai | |
| 1995–2000 | Shanti | Guruji | |
| 1996–2000 | Just Mohabbat | Ishwar Chopra | |
| 1997 | Sab Golmaal Hai | Balwant | |
| 1997–1998 | Sea Hawks | Don Bhamra | |
| 1998–1999 | Gudgudee | Raghu's Mama | |
| 2001 | Office Office | Bhatia | |
| 2002 | Ekka Begum Badshah[10] | Ekka | |
| 2002 | Bol Baby Bol[11] | Host/presenter | |
| 2005 | LOC : Life out of control[12] | Gurpreet Malik | |
| 2009 | Oh Darling Yeh Hai India | Vishal Chachabra | |
| 2015 | Dafa 420[13] | Chand Nawab Mohammad | |
| 2020 | A Suitable Boy | The Raja of Marh |
Web series
| Year | Title | Role | Platform | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Home Shanti | Umesh Joshi Sujan | Disney+ Hotstar |
Nominations
| Year | Award Show | Category | Work | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Indian Telly Awards | Best Actor in a Comic Role | LOC: Life Out Of Control | Template:Nom | |
| 2019 | Filmfare Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Mulk | Template:Nom | [14] |
| 2020 | Article 15 | Template:Nom | [15] |
References
- ↑ Profile and Details of Manoj Pahwa. Retrieved 25 June 2013.Template:Bsn
- ↑ I have not done my best comic role yet: Manoj Pahwa(19 August 2018).
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Manoj Pahwa is a contract killer now. The Times of India(14 May 2013). Retrieved 24 June 2013.
- ↑ I have not done my best comic role yet: Manoj Pahwa. The Indian Express(2018-08-19). Retrieved 2022-12-13.
- ↑ Meet Mr and Mrs Pahwa: 'We have our tuning with each other for 30 years', Ramnath, Nandini. Scroll.in.
- ↑ Sister Act(23 August 2009). Retrieved 2016-01-26.
- ↑ Manoj Pahwa and family on theatre, Bhisham Sahni and more(9 August 2015). Retrieved 2016-01-27.
- ↑ Sajid Khan says Darna Zaroori Hai. Sify(11 August 2005). Retrieved 24 June 2013.
- ↑ Soha's film gets no discount in Pataudi house. The Times of India(29 May 2013). Retrieved 24 June 2013.
- ↑ Laughter on the cards!(30 June 2002). Retrieved 24 June 2013.
- ↑ indya.com - STAR - STAR Plus - Bol Baby Bol(2 August 2002).
- ↑ Laughter-out of control - Times of India. The Times of India(17 February 2005).
- ↑ TV was easier medium earlier: Manoj Pahwa. Zee News(12 August 2015).
- ↑ Nominations for the 64th Vimal Elaichi Filmfare Awards 2019. filmfare.com. Retrieved 2021-06-14.
- ↑ Filmfare Awards 2020: Complete List Of Nominations. NDTV.com. Retrieved 2021-06-14.