Manava Naik Age, Wiki and Bio

Manava Naik

Quick Info

ProfessionActor
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth08/09/1983
Age41 years
BirthplaceMumbai

Bio/Wiki

Full nameManava Arun Naik

Physical Stats & More

Height163 cm
Weight55 kg
Eye ColorDark Brown
Hair ColorDark Brown

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolSt. Joseph's Convent High School, Mumbai
College/UniversityRamnarain Ruia College, Mumbai University of Mumbai New York Film Academy
Qualification
  • BA in English Literature from Ramnarain Ruia College, Mumbai
  • Masters of Marketing Management from University of Mumbai
  • Course in filmmaking and digital media from New York Film Academy

Personal Life

Food HabitNon-vegetarian

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried

Family

HusbandSushant Tungare (Executive Producer at Emmay Entertainment & Motion Pictures)
FatherArun Naik (Theatre Critic and Translator)
MotherMeena Naik (Actress, Director, Writer, Puppeteer, and Social Activist)
Siblings
SisterShariva Naik

Career

Debut
Film (Hindi)Jodhaa Akbar (2008)
Film (Marathi)Kshanbhar Vishranti (2010)
TV (Marathi)Abhalmaya (1999)
TV (Hindi)Khichdi (2002)
Awards
  • Sanskruti Kala Darpan Award for her character Ophelia in the play Hamlet (2019)
  • Young Achievers' Award at Tarun Tejankit (2021)

Some Lesser Known Facts

Manava Naik is an Indian actress in films, TV, and theatre known for her work in Hindi and Marathi industries.
She owns the production house Strawberri Pictures.
During school, she participated in puppet shows and children's plays.
In 1999, she debuted in the Marathi serial Abhalmaya as Anushka Joshi.
Manava played Saguna in the popular show Khichdi on StarPlus in 2002.
In 2005, she appeared as Neha Nayar in the detective show "Special Squad" on StarPlus.
She also starred as Dimple in the comedy-drama "Baa Bahoo Aur Baby" on StarPlus.
On Zee TV's "Teen Bahuraaniyaan" in 2007, she played Manjeet Mahesh Gheewala.
Her Hindi film debut was in 2008's "Jodha Akbar" as Neelakshi.
In 2010, she debuted in Marathi films in "Kshanbhar Vishranti" as Neha.
In 2011, she appeared in the Marathi play "Hamidabaichi Kothi" as Shabboo.
She starred as Malan in the lead role in the Marathi film "Langar" in 2012.
In 2013, she played Manava Vaibhav Limaye in the show "Tuza Maza Jamena" on Zee Marathi.
Manava directed her first Marathi film, "Por Bazaar," in 2014.
She was Urmi in the 2016 film "Jaundya Na Balasaheb."
In 2016, she starred as Ruhi in the romantic Marathi film "Pindadaan."
Manava appeared in various Marathi films like "Fakt Ladh Mhana" (2011) and "Dhinchak Enterprise" (2016).
She was an X-ray producer in web series like "Mirzapur" (2018) and "The Family Man" (2019).
In 2021, she was the x-ray creative director for the TV series "Tandav."
Manava portrayed Soyra Bai in the historical film "Shivpratap Garudjhep" in 2022.
In December 2022, she was part of the play "Kali Rani" and a MaTa Sanman nominee.
In 2023, she worked on the web series "Dahaad" in the camera and electrical department.
She owns several dogs like Kanoji, Mr. Keshto, Hersheys, Boozo, Birbal, and Napoleon.
Manava enjoys traveling and shares her family adventures on Instagram.
She loves exploring new eateries and shares food reviews on Instagram.