Manav Gohil
Birth placeSurendranagar, Gujarat, India
Birth date9 November 1974 (age 51)
OccupationActor
Years active2000–present
SpouseShweta Kawatra (m. 2004)

Manav Gohil is an Indian actor known for his work in Hindi television and films. He is best known for his roles in the soap opera Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii, Nach Baliye, CID, Adaalat, Shaadi Mubarak, Tenali Rama and Dhurandhar film series.

Early and personal life

Manav Gohil was born in Surendranagar, Gujarat, India and later moved to Vadodara for his education, where he completed a Bachelor of Commerce followed by an MBA. He is married to television actress Shweta Kawatra.[1] The couple participated in the dance competition show Nach Baliye 2, where Manav was awarded Best Dancer by Saroj Khan. They have a daughter, born on 11 May 2012.[2] The couple practices Nichiren Buddhism.[3][4]

Career

Manav Gohil began his career in the early 2000s after winning the “Man of Gujarat” pageant and moving from Vadodara to Mumbai to pursue acting, training under Kishore Namit Kapoor.

He made his Television debut with Choodiyan (2001) and became known for roles in Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii, Kkusum, Kasautii Zindagii Kay, and CID. He also worked in theatre, including Kennedy Bridge and Lady from the Ocean.

After a break around 2006 due to the shelved film Bhanvraa, he returned with The Buddy Project.[5] He later gained further appreciation in Yam Hain Hum and Tenali Rama, notably for his role as King Krishnadevaraya.[6]

He has also worked in regional cinema, debuting in the Gujarati film Saptapadii, produced by Amitabh Bachchan’s company, which ran successfully in theatres and was screened at the Jaipur International Film Festival.[7]

In 2020, he played Keertan “K.T.” Tibrewal in Shaadi Mubarak on Star Plus, alongside Rajshree Thakur and later Rati Pandey.[8] He then appeared in Kaamnaa (2021) as Vaibhav Kapoor, a manipulative businessman, marking a shift toward more negative roles.[9]

Gohil portrayed Sushant Bansal in the spy-thriller Dhurandhar (2025) and its sequel Dhurandhar: The Revenge, directed by Aditya Dhar.[10]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2000JoshGanpat
2003Chori ChoriRanbir's friend
2013SaptapadiiSiddharth SanghviGujarati film
Love Yoou SoniyeParminder
2017Dhantya OpenPrakash Shah[11]
Kis Kiss Ka KissAbhishek
2019Super 30IAS Purushottam Singh
2020Baaghi 3Asif Ali
2021TribhangaRaghav
2023ChandloSharan[12]
2025Jalebi RocksLawyer Rohit Mehta
DhurandharSushant Bansal
2026Mauje DariyaMr. Patel
Dhurandhar: The RevengeSushant Bansal

Television

YearSerialRoleNotesRef.
2000C.A.T.S.
2000–2001Choodiyan
Kahaani Ghar Ghar KiiVikram
2001–2002KkusumVishal Mehra
Kasautii Zindagii KayPraveen Sengupta
2003Kahani Terrii MerriiDhruv
Ssshhhh...Koi HaiCaptain Kishan
Saara AkaashFlight Lt. Jatin Gohil
2003–2004ManshaaRohit
2004–2005C.I.D.Inspector Daksh
AyushmaanDr. Mayank
Isse Kehte Hai Golmaal Ghar
2005CID Special BureauInspector Daksh
Kaisa Ye Pyar HaiAngad's detective friend
Hotel KingstonMr. Mathur
2005–2006RemixDebashish Mitra
2006Sarrkkar – Risshton Ki Ankahi KahaniLaksh Pandit
VaidehiNeel Agnihotri
2007Betiyaan Apni Yaa Paraaya DhanKaran Bali
SaarrthiAdvocate Shyam
LuckyProfessor Mohit Nanda
2007; 2008NaaginnNaagraj
2010Agle Janam Mohe Bitiya Hi KijoDr. Shailendra Kumar
2012–2014The Buddy ProjectAniruddh "Junglee" Jaitley[13]
2013Lakhon Mein EkMahesh / Kailash Satyarthi
AdaalatAbhinav "Goldie" Shekhawat
Savdhaan India[14]Danny
Qubool HaiSanjay Mehta
2013–2014Devon Ke Dev...MahadevAndhak
Khelti Hai Zindagi Aankh MicholiSanjay Mehta
2014–2016Yam Hain HumYamraj
2015Tujhse Naraaz Nahin ZindagiHost
Badi Door Se Aaye HainYamraj[15]
2016KhidkiAloknath Tripathi
Chidiya GharManav
2017–2020Tenali RamaMaharaj Krishnadevaraya
2019Kesari NandanHanumant Singh
2020–2021Shaadi MubarakKeertan Tibrewal "KT"
2021–2022KaamnaaVaibhav Kapoor
2022–2023Main Hoon AparajitaAkshay Singh
2023–2024Dabangii – Mulgii Aayi Re AayiInspector Ankush Rajyavadhkar
2025–2026BinddiiDayanand Pathak[16]

Reality shows

YearTitleRoleRef.
2005Fame GurukulHost[17]
2006Fear Factor IndiaContestant
Nach Baliye 2[18]
2008Bura Na Mano Holi HaiGrand Finale Performer
2014–2015Box Cricket LeagueContestant
2016Box Cricket League 2

Web series

YearTitleRoleChannel
2022MatsyavedhParthShemaroo
2024Karate GirlsAjay KadamMX Player

References

  1. ^ Kharade, Pallavi (10 December 2004). "Ek chhoti si love story". Times of India. Retrieved 16 July 2015.
  2. ^ "Shweta Kawatra, Manav Gohil have a baby girl". Rediff. 15 May 2012. Retrieved 2012-11-26.
  3. ^ "Marriage is a lifelong commitment: Manav Gohil". The Indian Express. 2017-08-11. Retrieved 2021-12-05.
  4. ^ "Buddhism helped television actor Shweta Kawaatra cope with postpartum depression - Times of India". The Times of India. 13 January 2015. Retrieved 2021-12-05.
  5. ^ "One can't sabotage anyone in the TV industry: Manav Gohil". Hindustan Times. 31 July 2020.
  6. ^ "Tenali Rama reaches the benchmark of 100 episodes". Times of India. 24 November 2017.
  7. ^ "Manav turns into an old man for Gujarati film". The Times of India. 2012-10-10. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2026-04-30.
  8. ^ "Manav Gohil: 'My Wife Shweta Feels The Time Is Right For Me To Play A Romantic Hero'- EXCLUSIVE". Spot Boye
  9. ^ "Manav Gohil on playing an antagonist in Kaamnaa". Tribune India. 8 March 2022.
  10. ^ "Manav Gohil Recalls Surprise Casting In Dhurandhar 2, Says 'I Didn’t Know What The Film Was'". News18. 24 March 2026. Retrieved 30 April 2026.
  11. ^ Phansekar, Ajay (2017-02-10), "Dhantya Open", Bestsellers Films, retrieved 2026-01-19
  12. ^ "Chandlo". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2023-07-22.
  13. ^ Hegde, Rajul (26 July 2012). "'The Buddy Project is like Chak De! India'". Rediff.com. Retrieved 13 February 2025.
  14. ^ "Manav Gohil turns gangster for Savdhaan India". Indian Express Dot Com. 2013-07-12. Retrieved 2020-03-04.
  15. ^ "Yamraj visits the aliens". The Times of India. 16 July 2015. – via The Economic Times - The Times of India.
  16. ^ Singh, Simran (12 September 2025). "Manav Gohil on playing villain in Binddii, is television female-oriented, does TV faternity deserves National Awards - Exclusive". DNA India. Retrieved 13 September 2025.
  17. ^ N, Patcy (3 October 2005). "Fame Gurukul:Behind". Rediff.com. Retrieved 13 February 2025.
  18. ^ Chakrabarti, Srabanti (18 August 2006). "Meet the couples of Nach Baliye 2". Rediff.com. Retrieved 13 February 2025.