Manjot Singh is an Indian actor best known for his role in the Hindi film “Lucky!” 》famous. Lucky Oye! (2008) and “Fokre” (2013).
Wiki/Biography
Manjot Singh aka Manjot Oberoi was born on Tuesday, July 7, 1992 in New Delhi, India (age 31 years 2023). His zodiac sign is Cancer.
Manjot Singh childhood photos
He attended Hillwoods Academy Preet Vihar, New Delhi. He graduated by correspondence from Delhi University, New Delhi. In an interview, talking about his education, he said:
I graduated through letters from DU. I got admission in an Indian college but unfortunately for some reason they didn’t publish the list of drama (extra-curricular activities) quota. I was filming Student of the Year (2012) when they called me to audition again. Therefore, I failed to fight for it and lost the opportunity. Everyone tells me I miss my college life. “
appearance
Height (approximately): 5′ 9″
Hair color: black
Eye color: dark brown
family
He belongs to a Punjabi Sikh family.
Parents and siblings
His father Paramjot Singh was an engineer and businessman. His mother, Amrit Kaur Singh, was a housewife. His brother Sehebjot Singh works in Australia.
Manjot Singh and his father
Manjot Singh and his mother
Manjot Singh and his brother
Relationships/Affairs
Manjot dated a girl named Ayesha for several years.
Manjot Singh and girlfriend
Profession
Movie
Hindi
In 2008, he made his Bollywood debut with the movie “Oye Lucky!”. Lucky Oye! In it he plays young Lovinder “Lucky” Singh (played by Abhay Deol).
Oh, what luck! Lucky Oye!
He has appeared in many popular Hindi films such as “Udaan” (2010), “Student of the Year” (2012), “Fukrey” (2013), “Fukrey Returns” (2017) and “Dream Girl” (2019) .
Forkrey returns
punjabi
In 2012, he made his debut in the Punjabi film “Pure Punjab”, playing the role of Param.
pure punjabi
web series
Manjot has acted in several Hindi web series such as College Romance (2018; Netflix and Sony LIV), Made in Heaven (2019; Amazon Prime Video), Zindagi inShort (2020; Flipkart Video ) and “Chutzpah” (2021; Sony LIV).
college romance
short film
Manjot has also appeared in a few Hindi short films like Zoya (2016), Dream 1 Gurwinder (2019) and Boom Boom (2020).
prosperity prosperity
Other jobs
Manjot has appeared in TV commercials for several brands including Coca-Cola, HDFC Life and Maggi Noodles.
Manjot Singh in Maggi commercial
In 2010, he participated in the reality show “Khatron Ke Khiladi” aired on Colors TV.
Manjot Singh during Khatron Ke Khiladi event
Favorites
- Food: Gobi ka Paratha, Saag, Boondi ka Raita
- Color: black, white, red, blue
- Sports: cricket, football
Facts/Trivia
- He has said that as a child he dreamed of becoming a banker.
- Manjot said in an interview that he was initially rejected from auditioning for the Hindi film “Oye Lucky!” Lucky Oye! (2008). He said,
I had never acted before, not even in a school play. My parents took me to audition for Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye! After the audition, the casting director turned me down for the role. However, Dibakar Banerjee insisted on casting me and even though the casting director didn’t believe it, I just stood firm. “
Later, to prepare for the role, Manjot (who played the young Lucky Singh in the film starring Abhay Deol) traveled to Manali, Himachal Pradesh, for a week-long acting workshop. He took after Indian actor Abhay Deol’s walking style and even used cheek pads to make his chin look like Abhay Deol’s.
- In 2009, he won the Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actor for the movie “Oye Lucky!”. Lucky Oye!
Manjot Singh wins award
- He is an avid animal lover and often shares photos with cats and dogs on his Instagram account.
manjot singh and dog
- Manjot has long supported various NGOs.
Manjot Singh and NGO Children
- Manjot once revealed that he was once rejected by a casting director because of his hijab. He shared that the casting director said,
Since you are a Sardar, it is difficult for us to find a position for you. Just because I’m a Sada doesn’t mean I’m funny all the time. “
He also revealed that at the beginning of his career, he received many movie invitations, but after the movie “Fukrey” was released, he has not had any good works for almost two years. He said,
After Fukrey, I thought ek time aaya tha ke mere paas do saal tak kaam nahi tha (there was a time when I didn’t get a job for two years). So job opportunities that I didn’t want to do and things that I wanted to do didn’t go my way. I was not satisfied with the quote I received. So at that stage I felt very relaxed nahi hai (it was not easy). I sit at home and study and watch movies. I also made a lot of money and (I thought) life was great. But when you have to wait for the right thing, reality check tab pata chalta (you will get a reality check). “
- In addition to acting, he is also interested in interior design.
- In his free time, he enjoys long drives and listening to music.
- He was often spotted drinking at parties and events.
Manjot Singh holding a bottle of beer
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