Birthday Special! 8 Films & Shows that Display Maniesh Paul’s Versatility

Over the years, Maniesh Paul has built a career that places him as someone beyond a familiar face. From making the audience laugh with his humour to experimenting different characters on-screen, Maniesh Paul has come a long way. On his birthday today, here’s looking at 8 films and shows that spotlight his versatility.

Mickey Virus: Maniesh Paul established himself as a leading man through Mickey Virus, marking a significant milestone in his acting journey. As a small-time hacker, Paul brought a mix of comedy and youthful energy to the world of Mickey Virus, and introduced his shade as an actor.

JuggJugg Jeeyo: Maniesh stepped into the shoes of a supporting role in JuggJugg Jeeyo and ensured to keep the film and characters glued to one another. Not only did he play one of the key characters to keep the momentum going, but also added an extra layer of clean humour and heart.

Rafuchakkar: Maniesh Paul pushed his acting abilities to a newer level through Rafuchakkar. This heist comedy series saw Paul venture into multiple disguises that needed him to juggle between moods and shades, and he did not disappoint!

Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai: Maniesh Paul marked his latest big-screen outing with David Dhawan’s Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai, and served a performance worth remembering yet again. By playing the close friend of the protagonist, Paul brought his infectious energy to the screens, taking audience on a rollercoaster of laughter.

Science of Stupid: Maniesh Paul bought his hosting skills to the fore with the highly informative show, Science of Stupid, on National Geographic. As a host, Paul struck a balance between serving clean humour and jokes alongside a heavy dose of science theories and concepts.

Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa: Before cementing himself as a promising performer, Maniesh Paul won hearts as a beloved host through Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa, a reality show that spotlighted one of his many strengths. The host in him knew when to lighten the mood with a joke, and how to keep the energy flowing!

Indian Idol: The singing reality show, Indian Idol, required an extended hosting shade from Maniesh Paul as it demanded something more than humour and quick wits. It required him to move smoothly between emotional performances, nervous contenders, which required spontaneity more than practice.

Dance India Dance Li’l Masters: With energetic dance performances taking center stage, Dance India Dance Li’l Masters required someone to keep up with it, and Maniesh Paul’s flamboyant hosting skills fit the template. His interactions with the audience and his drive to connect with the children reinforced his stance as a beloved host.

While hosting continues to remain a major facet of Maniesh Paul’s journey so far, the actor has reinvented himself as a prolific performer, and he continues to do so!