Manish Chaudhari Biography: Net Worth, Children, Age, Wife, Awards, Siblings, Parents, Height, Facebook, Movies

Manish Prakash Chaudhari, often credited as Manish Chaudhari or Manish Chaudhary, is an Indian actor known for his versatile supporting roles in Hindi films, web series, and theatre.

He gained widespread recognition for his memorable performance as Sunil Puri in Rocket Singh: Salesman of the Year (2009) and has built a steady career with character-driven parts in movies like Uri: The Surgical Strike, Satyameva Jayate, and web series such as Aarya, Bombay Begums, and Kohrra, earning appreciation for his subtle and intense acting style.

Quick Facts

• Full Name: Manish Prakash Chaudhari
• Stage Name: Manish Chaudhari
• Born: April 20, 1969
• Age: 57 years old
• Birthplace: Delhi, India
• Nationality: Indian
• Ethnicity: Indian (North Indian)
• Occupation: Actor
• Height: 5’10” (1.78 m)
• Religion: Hinduism
• Parents: Swarajya Chaudhary and Usha Chaudhary
• Siblings: Sidharth Chaudhary, Saket Chaudhary
• Spouse: Shruti Mishra (m. 2023)
• Children: None
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $2 million USD

Early Life and Education

Manish Prakash Chaudhari was born on April 20, 1969 in Delhi, India. He is the son of Swarajya Chaudhary and Usha Chaudhary and has two brothers, Sidharth Chaudhary and Saket Chaudhary.

He completed his schooling at St. Paul’s School in Darjeeling, where he developed an early interest in acting through school plays.

He pursued higher studies at Kirori Mal College, University of Delhi, earning a B.A. (Hons.) in English, and later obtained an M.A. in English.

His ethnicity is Indian (North Indian) and his religion is Hinduism. In 1995, he moved from Delhi to Mumbai to pursue a career in acting.

Career

Manish Chaudhari began his acting journey in theatre and made his film debut in 2003 with Rules: Pyaar Ka Superhit Formula.

He gained early recognition with supporting roles in films like Socha Na Tha, 7½ Phere, and Lafangey Parindey, before delivering a standout performance as the ambitious boss Sunil Puri in Rocket Singh: Salesman of the Year (2009).

He continued to appear in notable films including Jannat 2, Raaz 3, Bombay Velvet, Mohenjo Daro, Satyameva Jayate, Uri: The Surgical Strike, and Bade Miyan Chote Miyan.

In recent years, he has expanded into web series with impactful roles in Aarya, Bombay Begums, Kohrra, and The Bads of Bollywood*, alongside occasional work in South Indian cinema, establishing himself as a reliable character actor known for his nuanced performances across mediums.

Awards and Nominations

• Nominated for Screen Award for Best Supporting Actor (Rocket Singh: Salesman of the Year)
• Various recognitions for performances in web series and independent films

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @chaudhari_manish
• Facebook Handle: Manish Chaudhari
• Twitter Handle: Unknown

Personal Life

Manish Chaudhari, 56 years old and 5’10” tall, is married to Shruti Mishra, an internationally trained theatre artist and dancer. The couple, who share a 17-year age difference, met through theatre, co-run “The Yellow Door Theatre” company, and tied the knot in a private three-day ceremony in Gurugram in 2023 when Manish was 54 and Shruti was 37.

Net Worth

Manish Chaudhari has an estimated net worth of around $2 million USD.

His wealth primarily comes from his acting career in films, television, and web series, along with his work in theatre productions and co-running The Yellow Door Theatre company.

Filmography

• Rules: Pyaar Ka Superhit Formula (2003)
• Socha Na Tha (2005)
• Rocket Singh: Salesman of the Year (2009) – Sunil Puri
• Jannat 2 (2012)
• Raaz 3 (2012)
• Bombay Velvet (2015)
• Mohenjo Daro (2016)
• Satyameva Jayate (2018)
• Uri: The Surgical Strike (2019)
• Bade Miyan Chote Miyan (2024)

Web Series

• Aarya (2021) – Shekhawat
• Bombay Begums
• Kohrra (2023)
• The Bads of Bollywood* – Freddy Sodawallah