Manish Paul

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 10 : Actor and host Maniesh Paul on Wednesday shared a glimpse of his piano session.Taking to Instagram, Maniesh treated fans with a video of his new talent.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Maniesh Paul (@manieshpaul)Sharing the video, he wrote, "I keep trying and I keep falling in love everytime...What a beautiful song @vishalmishraofficial#mp#piano #music #love."Maniesh played the song, which was composed by Vishal Mishra, from the hit movie 'Animal' which has captivated audiences with its gripping storyline and soul-stirring music.As soon as the video was shared, fans and industry members chimed in the comment section.Vishal Mishra wrote, "Paji."One of the users commented, "Dedication goals."Maniesh moved to Mumbai in 2005. Before signing his first movie 'Mickey Virus' in 2013, he had tried his hand at several fields -- including radio jockeying. Apart from acting, Maniesh is also popular for his anchoring skills. He has hosted several reality TV shows such as 'Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa' and 'India's Got Talent'.Recently, he hosted 'History Hunter', a docu-series. From discovering how Tipu Sultan and his father Hyder Ali created the world's first viable militarised rockets that went to be an inspiration for the British to revealing whether the famous Saraswati river is a myth or reality and how the city of Lakpath went from being a city of millionaires to an abandoned barren land, 'History Hunter' captivate audiences while attempting to solve the mysterious unanswered questions.

Maniesh Paul is all set to host 'History Hunter', a docu-series that will unravel remarkable unknown facts from Indian history from across the country.Indian history continues to fascinate people across the country to this date with its enigmatic tales surrounding heritage landmarks, notable people and historic events. The enchanting stories in the series range from a world-class Indian university that existed 1500 years ago, then suddenly disappeared from the map and human memory; to an unexplained engineering marvel that allowed an 80-tonne rock to be hoisted 200 feet high, without any modern machinery.'History Hunter' will stream on Discovery Channel and Discovery+ from November 20.From discovering how Tipu Sultan and his father Hyder Ali created the world's first viable militarised rockets that went to be an inspiration for the British to revealing whether the famous Saraswati river is a myth or reality and how the city of Lakpath went from being a city of millionaires to an abandoned barren land, 'History Hunter' will captivate audiences while attempting to solve the mysterious unanswered questions.Talking about the show, Maniesh Paul shared his excitement, said, "History Hunter has provided me with the opportunity to embark on an exhilarating journey across India, uncovering the hidden intricacies of age-old legends scattered throughout our diverse landscape. Collaborating with Warner Bros. Discovery has been a delightful experience. I eagerly anticipate sharing this thrilling series with the audience and believe it will captivate them, keeping them on the edge of their seats."The eight-episode series, 'History Hunter,' will shine a spotlight on historical landmarks such as Nalanda University, Golconda Fort, Mahabalipuram, Brihadeeswara Temple in Tamil Nadu, the city of Lakhpat, and the Saraswati River. The show will also explore theories regarding the disappearance of Nana Saheb Peshwa II and whether Tipu Sultan was the first to introduce the world to militarized rockets.

Rafuchakkar'.The con-man-centered drama soon to be aired on an OTT platform, features Maniesh as Prince, a silver-tongued con-man and master of disguise who always gets what he wants.Maniesh almost lost 20 kg for his role and he had to wear heavy prosthetics in intense heat.Praising Maniesh for his dedication, creative duo Arjun and Kartk said, "Maniesh plays a smooth operator, a hustler and during the shoot, he switches between five different disguises and characters with an ease that was mind-boggling! He was incredibly committed to this role and even gained and lost weight as per the demands of the characters."The makers recently unveiled the show's teaser. In the teaser, Maniesh is seen playing a gym instructor, a wedding planner, a 70-year-old man and of course as Prince who specializes in swindling the rich and the corrupt and then finds himself caught in a dangerous web of lies and deceit. The series also stars Priya Bapat, Aksha Pardasany and Sushant Singh.

View this post on InstagramA post shared by Maniesh Paul (@manieshpaul)He wrote, "When an Abhineta met a Neta who was once an Abhineta!! @smritiiraniofficial ma'am thank you so much for taking out time for me...always a pleasure to see you and thanks for the warmth you always shower me with. HUGE RESPECT!"Earlier last year too Maniesh Paul paid a visit to Smriti Irani, wherein the duo enjoyed cups of Kadha amidst the Covid times.On the work front, after enjoying accolades from the audience and critics for his performance in 'JugJugg Jeeyo', Maniesh Paul is currently gearing for his digital debut, featuring the actor in an all-new avatar.Maniesh Paul also regularly makes headlines for his podcast. He has untold and engaging conversations with guests from different walks of life, like Bharti Singh, Sharad Kelkar, Prajakta Koli, Anu Mallik, Krushna Abhishek, and Govinda amongst others.

Ruling all mediums of entertainment, Maniesh Paul is currently making all the right noise with his projects. While JugJugg Jeeyo is already the talk of the town, Maniesh Paul has signed a web show directed by Rakhtanchal fame Ritam Srivastav.Maniesh Paul to lead a web show directed by Ritam SrivastavLeading the thriller-drama series, Maniesh Paul begins the shoot for the show this week, beginning the first schedule in Nainital.A source confirmed the news saying, "Maniesh Paul will floor everyone with this show. While people know him for his comic timing, he will be unfolding the unseen aspect of his versatility by getting into the thriller-drama zone."Trending on the internet currently with the entertaining reels on Nach Punjabban promoting his upcoming film Jugjugg Jeeyo, Maniesh Paul has been creating a huge excitement for the film.From ruling the television to being touted as the Sultan of Stage with his hosting skills, Maniesh Paul has impressed with his podcast too, presenting heartwarming stories of people from different walks of life.With acing all avenues of entertainment, we can't wait for Maniesh Paul's digital debut.

After a hiatus of months owing to the second wave of the pandemic, the shooting of Jug Jugg Jeeyo came to a halt after the cast was diagnosed with Covid-19. Now, as the team of the Raj Mehta directorial resumed shoot in Mumbai, Maniesh Paul rejoined the sets.Announcing his return to the shoot, Maniesh Paul shared a picture from the set saying, "FINALLY!!!back to where i belong!!!THE SETS!!! We begin where we left Zor se bolo JUG JUGG JEEYO!!! @dharmamovies @anilskapoor sir @neetu54 ji @raj_a_mehta @varundvn @kiaraaliaadvani @mostlysane #mp #shoot #started #life #love #blessed #jugjuggjeeyo #film #entertainment".

Indian actor and one of the most celebrated hosts, Maniesh Paul extended his help to contribute towards BMC Safai Karamcharis working at beaches post the Cyclone.Post the cyclone Tauktae hit the west coast, Mumbai witnessed the beaches and roads littered with waste spewed by the sea back at the city. After the cyclone-induced damage, BMC workers cleared over 2000 tons of garbage, in a single day.Offering a helping hand to the selfless workers, Maniesh Paul extended his support by donating an undisclosed amount along with ration kits (dal, rice, along with other daily grocery items), across nine beaches in Mumbai including, Juhu, Versova, Mahim, Bandra, Girgaon, Shivaji Park, amongst others.Maniesh Paul associated with Chinu Kwatra, founder of Khushiyaan Foundation to organize the donation drive to help the BMC Safai Karamcharis working on the beaches post the cyclone. Sharing insights into the same, Chinu Kwatra shared, "It was extremely thoughtful of Maniesh to extend his support for the BMC workers and we are glad to be be a part of his contribution. It is heartening to witness people like Maniesh coming forward to help the BMC Safai Karamcharis of Beach who had been toiling to clear up the waste spewed by the ocean back on the land after the cyclone. He provided ration kits to the families as a mark of respect and admiration for their hardwork towards the society."In addition, Maniesh Paul has also donated shoes for underprivileged kids to the NGO Khushiya Foundation.

Manish Paul, the very popular VJ and anchor who is currently anchoring 'Jhalak Dikhla Ja' and would be seen hosting India's Got Talent's next season, is all set to make his big screen debut with a film titled Oye Mickey written and directed by debutant Saurabh Varma.

Oye Mickey is a comic thriller set in Delhi around the life of a Punjabi computer geek Mickey (played by Manish) who plans a con of a lifetime.

The other cast is still being decided and the film is slated to go on floor in September this year.

Saurabh Varma, the writer director of the film says, "We were auditioning many guys for about 6 months but when someone suggested Manish, I realized I have got my Mickey. He has perfect comic timing and a very innocent face required for the character of a typical Delhi boy. I am glad to have found Manish for this character; we couldn't have found anyone more appropriate than him."

Says Manish, "Every actor wants to gradually go on to big screen. I had met many filmmakers before but when Saurabh narrated the script to me everything fell in place. The film has drama, action and comic element too."

"I would still not leave television completely and work things out between television and films", he was quick to add.