Manit Joura | |
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Manit Joura at a promotional event for Love Shagun in 2016
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Born |
June 5, 1987 (age 30) New Delhi, India |
Occupation | Television actor, Film actor |
Years active | 2007–present |
Manit Joura is an Indian actor who made his Bollywood debut in Yash Raj Films' romantic comedy Band Baaja Baaraat in 2010 and was seen as lead in Love Shagun (2016) and ALT Balaji's The Test Case (2017). He currently plays lead role of Rishabh Luthra in the television show Kundali Bhagya as of 2017.
Manit was born on July 1987 into a Punjabi family in Delhi. He has a younger sister named Kanika Jaura and a brother Himanshu Jaura.
Manit always aspired to be an actor, participating in several school plays and debates. After completing his studies, he joined a professional theater group and has been a part of plays like Rakht, Abhishekh, Itihaas and Virasat.
Manit Joura started his career as a model and took part in the Gladrags Manhunt Contest in 2008. Not only that he was one of the finalists, he even went on to win a couple of sub-contests. He was a Brand Ambassador for Brunch Magazine for about four years and was a regular at ramps and was a part of a lot of prestigious fashion shows. He has been associated with brands like Godrej Hair Color, Wrangler, etc., and was also a part of the 'Ungli Uthao Vote Karo' campaign where he was seen along with John Abraham.
He was earlier seen on television in the Star Plus reality show, Aaja Mahi Vay where he partnered Manika Dandha. He is known for his sensitive portals in the television shows like 12/24 Karol Bagh (Zee TV), Ram Milaayi Jodi (Zee TV) and Bejoy Nambiar’s Rush on MTV India.