Manav Kaul Indian Director and Actor Known for Wazir

Manav Kaul, born 19 December 1976 in Baramulla, is an Indian director and actor. He is known for Wazir (2016) and Jalsa (2022).

Career

His screen career on record begins in 1993 with Banegi Apni Baat. The 1990s brought Aahat (1995, as Jeetu) and CID (1998). His 2000s credits include Son Pari (2000, as Jeran) and 1971 (2007, as Flight Lt Ram). During the 2010s, he worked on Kai Po Che! (2013, as Bittu Joshi) and Badla (2019, as Jimmy Punjabi). Work from the 2020s includes Thappad (2020, as Rohit Jaisingh) and Saina (2021, as Coach Rajan).

Manav Kaul’s credits add up to 26 films and 13 TV series from 1993 to 2025. His credits run up to Baramulla in 2025. Behind the camera, he is listed as director and writer on Hansa.

Amitabh Bachchan appears in two of his listed titles. Other co-stars who recur in his credits are Radhika Apte (two titles) and Vidya Balan (two titles). Among his other notable work is Theek Tumhare Peechhe.

Recognition

Manav Kaul’s wins include an award at the 2023 Filmfare OTT Awards, awarded in 2023. In total, he has won one award and earned 6 nominations.