Manjot Singh is a renowned Indian actor known for his roles in ‘Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye!’ (2008) and ‘Fukrey’ (2013). |
As a child, Manjot dreamt of pursuing a career in banking. |
He completed his graduation through correspondence. |
Initially, Manjot was not selected in the audition round for ‘Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye!’ (2008) but later secured the role of Lucky Singh. |
To prepare for his role in the movie, he attended a week-long acting workshop in Manali, Himachal Pradesh. |
In 2009, Manjot won the Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actor for his role in ‘Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye!' |
He showcased his skills on the Colors reality TV show ‘Khatron Ke Khiladi’ in 2010. |
Manjot has starred in popular movies like ‘Udaan’ (2010), ‘Student Of The Year’ (2012), ‘Fukrey’ (2013), ‘Fukrey Returns’ (2017), and ‘Dream Girl’ (2019). |
In an interview, he revealed being rejected by a casting director due to wearing a turban. |
After the release of ‘Fukrey’, he faced a two-year gap without significant acting opportunities. |
Manjot has appeared in various Hindi web series and short films. |
He has featured in TV commercials for brands like Coca-Cola and Maggi Noodles. |
Manjot is an animal lover and often shares photos with cats and dogs on social media. |
He has a long-standing involvement with several NGOs. |
Aside from acting, Manjot has a keen interest in interior designing. |
In his leisure time, he enjoys long drives and listening to music. |
Manjot occasionally drinks alcohol. |