Manav Kaul
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- December 19, 1976 in India
- Active Years
- 1998–2026 (29 Years)
- Total Credits
- 43 credits in database
Biography
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Name: Manav Kaul.
Professions: Indian theatre director, playwright, author, actor, and filmmaker.
Awards: Nominated for the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in the film Tumhari Sulu (2017).
Known For: Acting.
Known Credits: 39.
Gender: Male.
Birthday: December 19, 1976.
Age: 49 years old.
Place of Birth: India.
Manav Kaul is an Indian theatre director, playwright, author, actor, and filmmaker. Born in India on December 19, 1976, he is 49 years old. He is known for his work in acting and has 39 known credits. Kaul received a nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in the 2017 film Tumhari Sulu.
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Career overview
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SYNOPSIS: Manav Kaul 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 film Tumhari Sulu (2017).
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Known For: Acting.
Known Credits: 39.
Gender: Male.
Birthday: December 19, 1976.
Place of Birth: India.
Manav Kaul is an Indian actor, filmmaker, author, playwright, and theatre director.
He was born in India on December 19, 1976.
His acting career includes 39 known credits.
He received a nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in the 2017 film Tumhari Sulu.
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Manav Kaul is an Indian theatre director, playwright, author, actor, and filmmaker. Born in India on December 19, 1976, Kaul has established a presence across multiple creative disciplines. His professional work is noted for its breadth, encompassing roles in film and theatre.
In his acting career, Kaul has accumulated 39 known credits. One of his notable recognitions includes a nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor. This nomination was specifically for his role in the 2017 film Tumhari Sulu. His body of work reflects his multifaceted involvement in the Indian entertainment industry through his various roles as a performer and creator.
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1. Manav Kaul is an Indian theatre director, playwright, author, actor, and filmmaker.
2. Nominated for Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor for Tumhari Sulu (2017).
3. Known for acting.
4. 39 known credits.
5. Male.
6. Birthday: December 19, 1976.
7. Place of Birth: India.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
43 titles- Subedaar (2026) as Singer at Party
- Baramulla (2025) as DSP Ridwaan Sayyed
- Real Kashmir Football Club (2025) as Shirish Kemmu
- Tribhuvan Mishra CA Topper (2024) as Tribhuvan Mishra
- Chaar Phool Hain Aur Duniya Hai (2024)
- Go Noni Go (2024) as Anand
- Trial Period (2023) as Prajapati Dwivedi (PD)
- Four Slippers (2023) as Rajat
- The Fame Game (2022)
- Jalsa (2022) as Anand
- The Way We Are (2022)
- Ajeeb Daastaans (2021) as Kabir (segment 'Ankahi')
- Saina (2021) as Sarvadhamaan Rajan
- Dybbuk (2021)
- Madam Chief Minister (2021)
- 12 “o” CLOCK (2021)
- Nail Polish (2021) as Veer Singh 'Ranjit'
- Tathagat (2021) Story
- Tathagat (2021) Screenplay
- Tathagat (2021) Director
- Thappad (2020) as Rohit Jaisingh
- The Verdict - State Vs Nanavati (2019) as Kawas Nanavati
- Badla (2019) as Jimmy Panjabi
- Albert Pinto Ko Gussa Kyun Aata Hai? (2019) as Albert Pinto
- GHOUL (2018) as Sunil Dacunha
- Dobaara (2018)
- Music Teacher (2018)
- Jolly LLB 2 (2017) as Iqbal Qasim
- Tumhari Sulu (2017) as Ashok Dubey
- Maroon (2017) as Saurabh Sharma
- The Kapil Sharma Show (2016) as Self
- Wazir (2016) as Yazaad Qureshi
- Jai Gangaajal (2016)
- City Lights (2014)
- Kai Po Che! (2013) as Bishakh "Bittu" Joshi
- Hansa (2012) Director
- Hansa (2012) Writer
- Hansa (2012) Producer
- I Am (2011)
- Daayen Ya Baayen (2010) as Sundar
- 1971 (2007) as Flight Lt. Ram
- Jajantaram Mamantaram (2003) as Jeran
- C.I.D. (1998) as Suraj
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Manav Kaul best known for?
Manav Kaul is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Subedaar (2026), GHOUL (2018), Music Teacher (2018), The Kapil Sharma Show (2016).
When and where was Manav Kaul born?
Manav Kaul was born on December 19, 1976 in India.
How many credits does Manav Kaul have?
Manav Kaul has accumulated over 43 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1998 to 2026.
What is Manav Kaul's background in cinema and television?
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Manav Kaul by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- The Kapil Sharma Show (2016) as Self — aged about 39
- Subedaar (2026) as Singer at Party — aged about 49
- GHOUL (2018) as Sunil Dacunha — aged about 41
- Music Teacher (2018) — aged about 41
- C.I.D. (1998) as Suraj — aged about 21
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