Manav Vij is an Indian actor working in Hindi and Punjabi language films.[1] He debuted with Shaheed-E-Azam (2002) as Sukhdev and also featured in the television series Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi. He went on to appear in Udta Punjab, Rangoon, Phillauri, Naam Shabana and Andhadhun. In 2022, he starred in Samrat Prithviraj and Laal Singh Chaddha.[2]

Manav Vij
Born
OccupationActor
Years active2002–present
Spouse
(m. 2009)

Personal life

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Vij was born in Firozpur, Punjab, India. He studied homoeopathy in Ludhiana Medical College[3] and was a practising homoeopathy doctor before entering the acting profession.[1][3]

He married Meher Vij in 2009 in Mumbai.[4]

Filmography

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Films

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Year Movie Role Language
2002 Shaheed-E-Azam Sukhdev Hindi
2003 Okariki Okaru Telugu
2004 Asa Nu Maan Watna Da Punjabi
Des Hoya Pardes Punjabi
2006 Mannat Raj Punjabi
2009 Mini Punjab Jeet Punjabi
Apni Boli Apna Des Sharandeep Punjabi
2011 Mummy Punjabi Vikramjit Singh Hindi
2012 Burrraahh Kartar Punjabi
2013 Sikander Hasan Punjabi
2014 Dil Vil Pyaar Vyaar Biba Punjabi
Punjab 1984 Sukhdev Singh Sarhali Punjabi
2016 Udta Punjab Inspector Jhujhar Singh Hindi
2017 Rangoon Bhairon Singh Hindi
Phillauri Kishanchand Hindi
Naam Shabana Ravi Hindi
Lucknow Central Tilakdhari Hindi
Indu Sarkar Inspector Mann Sodhi Hindi
2018 Brij Mohan Amar Rahe Beniwal Hindi
Race 3 Vijender Singh Hindi
Khido Khundi Harry Punjabi
Andhadhun Inspector Manohar Jawanda Hindi
2019 Bharat Paramjit Singh Bajwa Hindi
Laal Kaptaan Rehmat Khan Hindi
DSP Dev Rana Brar Punjabi
2020 Gunjan Saxena Gautam Sinha Hindi
2021 Roohi Guniya Shakeel Hindi
2022 Samrat Prithviraj Mohammed Ghori Hindi
Laal Singh Chaddha Mohammed Paaji Hindi
Vadh Shakti Singh Hindi
Birha – The Journey Back Home[5] Inder Singh Punjabi
2024 Patna Shuklla Siddharth Shukla Hindi
2024 Rode College Janta Punjabi

Television

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Year Title Role Notes
2007–2008 Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi Joydeep Sahil Virani
2008 Kis Desh Mein Hai Meraa Dil Kiran
2009 Mitwa Phool Kamal Ke Raghav
2019 Parchhayee Chandar ZEE5 original series[6]
2022–present Tanaav Kabir Farooqi SonyLIV[7]
2024 Gaanth, Chapter 1 : Jamnaa Paar Gadar Singh JioCinema[8]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Manav: From doctor to actor to singer". The Times of India. 1 October 2007. Retrieved 1 February 2020.
  2. ^ Seta, Fenil (26 September 2021). "BREAKING: Yash Raj Films announces theatrical release dates for Bunty Aur Babli 2, Prithviraj, Jayeshbhai Jordaar and Shamshera!". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 26 September 2021.
  3. ^ a b "Spl. Interview with Actor Manav Vij on Ajit Web Tv". YouTube. Retrieved 6 January 2019.
  4. ^ Maheshwari, Neha (20 August 2013). "Real-life telly Siblings celebrate rakhi". The Times of India. Retrieved 1 February 2020.
  5. ^ "Punjabi short film 'Birha' wins hearts at international film fests". Telangana Today. 13 June 2023. Retrieved 11 October 2023.
  6. ^ "Parchhayee new episode trailer: Dalip Tahil and Manav Vij will scare you out of your wits". Indian Express. 21 January 2019. Retrieved 2 October 2019.
  7. ^ "'Tanaav,' Indian adaptation of 'Fauda' to stream on Sony LIV from November 11". The Hindu. PTI. 18 October 2022. Retrieved 11 October 2023.
  8. ^ Roy, Dhaval (11 June 2024). "Gaanth, Chapter 1: Jamnaa Paar Season 1". The Times of India. Retrieved 11 June 2024.
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