Discover the fascinating life and career of Maanvi Gagroo, a prominent Indian actress celebrated for her roles in popular TVF web series and Bollywood films. From her early beginnings to her recent successes, this comprehensive biography details her journey.
Wiki/Biography
Maanvi Gagroo was born on Thursday, September 5, 1985, in Delhi, India. She is 37 years old (as of 2024). Her zodiac sign is Virgo. She completed her schooling at The Mother’s International School, New Delhi, and later graduated in Psychology from Gargi College, New Delhi.
Physical Appearance
- Height (approx.): 5’4″
- Hair Colour: Brown
- Eye Colour: Brown
Family
Maanvi comes from a Kashmiri family background.
Parents & Siblings
Her father, Surender Gagroo, is a former general manager at the State Bank of India. Her mother’s name is Urmil Gagroo. She has an elder sister, Maansi Gagroo.
Husband
Maanvi married Kumar Varun, an actor and stand-up comedian, on February 23, 2023. She announced her engagement on Instagram on January 13, 2023.
Career
Maanvi’s career began in 2007 with the Disney Channel serial “Dhoom Machaao Dhoom.” She then appeared in “The Cheetah Girls: One World” (2008) and made her Bollywood debut in “Aamras: The Sweet Taste of Friendship” (2009). She also starred in various advertisements, including notable Idea commercials with Abhishek Bachchan.
Her breakthrough role came with TVF Pitchers (2015), followed by the popular TVF Tripling (2016). She’s acted in numerous Bollywood films, including PK (2014) and Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan (2020), and web series such as “Four More Shots Please!” (2019) and “Made in Heaven” (2019). Her theatre work with Silly Point Productions has also been significant to her career.
Awards
Maanvi has won several awards for her acting, notably the Best Actor (Female) in a Comedy Series award at the Filmfare OTT Awards in 2023 for “TVF Tripling Season 3”.
Favourites
| Category | Preference |
|---|---|
| Food | Pizza and Pasta |
| Director(s) | Amit Gulani, Imtiaz Ali, Dibakar Banerjee, Anurag Kashyap |
| Singer | Nick Carter |
| Novel | Harry Potter |
| Actor | Shah Rukh Khan |
| Outfit | Maxi Dresses |
| Fashion Designer(s) | Payal Khandwala, Manish Arora, Masaba Gupta, Malini Ramani |
| Actress(es) | Sushmita Sen, Konkana Sen Sharma, Radhika Apte |
Facts/Trivia
- She’s a trained Kathak and Jazz dancer.
- She is a book lover, particularly fond of the Harry Potter series.
- She’s fluent in Hindi, English, Kashmiri, and Bengali.
- She has worked with various NGOs.
- She is a close friend of TV actress Sriti Jha.
- She’s been featured on several magazine covers.
- Her hobbies include traveling, reading, dancing, and spending time with friends.
