From a young Delhi boy with dreams in his eyes to the sultan of the stage and one of the nation’s most loved and loved actors, Maniesh Paul has had an inspiring journey over the years. Braving the diverse avenues of diverse media – television, stage and film – Maniesh Paul has built an impressive career trajectory and forged some of the most enchanting connections with many people in the industry.
Maniesh has hosted a number of shows on television as well as live on stage and has often delivered hilarious and memorable moments that audiences have treasured the longest. From Amitabh Bachchan, Salman Khan, Karan Johar, Katrina Kaif to Madhuri Dixit, Maniesh Paul has shared some classic memories with the biggest names in the business.
On his birthday today, let’s take a look at some of the most notable moments of this kind:
Amitabh Bacchan:
A look at Maniesh Paul’s Instagram reveals that the actor is a huge admirer of Bollywood’s “Shahenshah” Amitabh Bachchan. In fact, Maniesh touts Amitabh Bachchan as his inspiration to become an actor and considers working with the elder actor his greatest achievement to date.
-Throwback: Bachpan Se Bachhan ka Fan
https://www.instagram.com/p/B_DO-1sDCfa/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
“Those were the best days of my life!!! bachpan
se @amitabhbachchan sir ka fan…tabh bhi jacket pe VIJAY likha tha hahahaha…”
https://www.instagram.com/p/BzBMV78BuaI/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
– Growing up, whenever he went out for my chores, he would ask his mom to tattoo the word “Mard” on his chest with a sketch pen, just like he did in the movie “Mard.”
https://www.instagram.com/p/CGMDHt4jkaz/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
https://www.instagram.com/p/BKTAmQyAmb0/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
– He was recently spotted jamming a song by Amitabh Bacchan
“When preparations are made for next time
I’m busy with that hahahahaha
I go crazy when @amitabhbachchan’s songs are sir
played!!!can’t control it…even my director @arunsheshkumar knows it”
https://www.instagram.com/tv/CgGf82hJjd7/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
Salman Khan:
Maniesh Paul and Salman Khan share a very close bond that has developed over the years. From co-hosting award shows to being the constant for every dabangg show ever made, Maniesh and Salman Khan walk a path together.
-From being a big fan of Prem to sharing the
Stage with him, I’m thankful for everything about this trip!! @beingsalmankhan thanks for everything!!
And no, we’re both not really looking at the picture! Joke kuch aur tha… (I wear FRIENDS Wali Topi by Mainepyar Kiya🤪🤪)
https://www.instagram.com/p/BhCZxNPBiK4/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
Karan Johar:
Hosting Jhalak Dikhlaa Jaa was the turning point in Maniesh Paul’s career and made him a household name. Over the course of the show, Maniesh developed a strong affinity for Karan Johar, and the diverse moments the duo shared on the sets would prove to be the highlights of the show.
-When Maniesh Paul presented Ace singer Karan Johar
https://www.instagram.com/p/BKGNDUBAU2i/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
– Karan Johar is never without a pout in front of the camera
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bi8G3hbhs7h/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
Madhuri Dixit:
Another connection Maniesh Paul developed through Jhalak Dikhlaa Jaa was with Madhuri Dixit Nene. Mesmerized by the legendary beauty, Maniesh often used his quick wit and spontaneity to present some entertaining scenarios on stage and win hearts.
-pallu moment on jhalak dikhlaja
https://www.instagram.com/p/CO4V20ZDVIn/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
https://www.instagram.com/reel/Ca8k0kpp0Dx/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
Akshaykumar:
An outsider like Akshay Kumar, Maniesh Paul has admired and followed the journey of Bollywood’s Khiladi Akshay Kumar. Together, the dynamic duo created fireworks on screen and on stage, leaving a lasting impression.
https://www.instagram.com/p/CGzPmHOjORc/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
“Jab main chota bacha tha…mujhe bachpan se
hello pata tha ki main @akshaykumar sir ka fan hone wala hoon toh pant knee tak upar karni shuru kardi thi hahahahahaha”
https://www.instagram.com/p/CFbId8wjoB5/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
Katrina Kaif:
Across the many, many shows of the dabangg tour and the award winning and reality shows, Maniesh Paul has developed a very strong and deep friendship with Katrina Kaif that is evidently visible through all of their interactions, both in real life and in the social media.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BkrqpsbBK11/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
(Maniesh Paul teaches Katrina Kaif Punjabi)
-As Maniesh explained to Paul social distancing during Covid
https://www.instagram.com/p/B-39uz4Drmd/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
The Malviya Nagar boy from Delhi who interviewed celebrities and moderated them on stage is now sharing the screen with some of the biggest names, proof of which is the massive success of the recently released JugJugg Jeeyo.
Maniesh Paul is about to enter the digital world and soon begin a new chapter in his life that is causing excitement across the board.