Manava Naik is an exceptional Indian actress, director, and producer who is very much a part of the Marathi and Hindi entertainment industries, which she has put her mark on. From a young age, it was clear that Manava was to follow in the footsteps of the performing arts, as the performing arts are in the blood of her family her father, Arun Naik, is a known theatre critic and translator, and her mother Meena Naik is an established actress, director and social activist.
Career
Manava began her foray into acting in the late 1990’s with the popular Marathi TV show Abhalmaya, which saw her play the role of Anushka. She rose to fame in 2002 with her appearance as Saguna in the Hindi sitcom Khichdi, which in turn brought her national recognition. What made her stand out was her versatile acting, which in turn got her parts in many other Hindi TV shows like Special Squad, Baa Bahoo Aur Baby, and Teen Bahuraaniyaan.
Manava transitioned to the big screen when she debuted in Ashutosh Gowariker’s historical drama Jodhaa Akbar (2008). Also in the Marathi film industry, which was her home field, we see her in films like Kshanbhar Vishranti (2010), Fakt Ladh Mhana (2011), No Entry Pudhe Dhoka Aahey (2012) and Pindadaan (2016).
Man is also into directing and production, which, in addition to acting, Manava has excelled in. In 2014, she directed the Marathi film Por Baazar, which had an audience that was very responsive to the new story tell which is what it offered. Also in the theatre circle, which she has a large presence in and which also brought out the best in her, she did notable work that included winning the Sanskruti Kala Darpan Award for her stage performance as Ophelia in a Marathi version of Hamlet.
Her career which is defined by her choice to take on meaningful and performing roles in film and TV. She is known for how she balances between being in front of and behind the camera.
Personal Life
Manava Naik tied the knot with Sushant Tungare, a CEO at Emmay Entertainment Motion Pictures in 2017. Also a devoted animal lover which includes a great affinity for dogs she puts out that love via social media.
Date of Birth & Age
Manava Naik was born on 8 Sep 1983, in Mumbai, Maharashtra, and 2025 at the age of 42.
Height
Height: 5’4″ (163 cm).
Net Worth
Manava Naik is reported to be worth the order of $1.5 million. From the screen to the stage and into the boardroom, she is a multi facetted artiste a professional actor, director, producer which also includes that of doing brand endorsements. As the star of the regional and national film scenes grows so does her net worth which we expect to see a rise in the coming years.
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