Neel Motwani Biography: Ethnicity, Movies, Height, Awards, Net Worth, Girlfriend, Songs

Neel Motwani is an Indian television actor, model, singer, and musician known for his versatility across Hindi serials and web content.

He gained widespread recognition for portraying Advocate Neel Pathak in Yeh Hai Mohabbatein and Rajveer “Raj” Bajwa in the drama Waaris.

His portrayal of the quirky scientist Devendra in Bahu Hamari Rajni Kant further showcased his comedic range.

Beyond acting, Motwani is a gifted vocalist and instrumentalist, playing both the guitar and keyboard, which has distinguished him within the entertainment industry.

Quick Facts

• Full Name: Neel Motwani
• Born: 31 January 1990s
• Age: 36s
• Birthplace: Nagpur, Maharashtra, India
• Nationality: Indian
• Occupation: Actor, Model, Singer, Guitarist, Keyboard Player
• Height: 1.78 m
• Parents: Mr. Motwani and Renu Motwani
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: None
• Partner: Vindhya Tiwari (ex)
• Girlfriends: Farnaz Shetty (ex)
• Children: None
• Relationship: Single
• Net Worth: $1.2 million

Early Life and Education

Neel Motwani was born on 31 January 1990s in Nagpur, Maharashtra, India, though his exact year of birth is unknown.

Born to Mr. Motwani and Renu Motwani, details regarding any siblings are unknown.

He was raised in Nagpur before relocating to Mumbai to pursue a career in entertainment.

Motwani is of South Asian (Sindhi descent) ethnicity and practices Hinduism.

Career

Neel Motwani began his acting career in 2013 with an episodic appearance on the long-running crime series C.I.D., followed by a role in Bade Acche Lagte Hain as Daljeet Kapoor.

His film debut came in 2014 with a small role as Neel in Balaji Motion Pictures’ Main Tera Hero.

The same year, he made his television serial debut with Beintehaa (2014) as Bilal Rahim Qureshi, followed by Meri Aashiqui Tumse Hi as Pranav and Kumkum Bhagya as Corporator Neel Thakur.

These early roles, though supporting in nature, established him as a reliable presence across multiple Colors TV and Zee TV productions.

His major breakthrough came with Yeh Hai Mohabbatein (2014–2015), where he played Advocate Neel Pathak, a role that significantly raised his public profile.

He followed this with the fan-favorite comic role of Devendra “Dev” Bangdu in Bahu Hamari Rajni Kant (2016–2017), playing a quirky scientist.

In 2017, he landed his first male lead role as Rajveer “Raj” Bajwa in &TV’s Waaris, co-starring Farnaz Shetty and later Vindhya Tiwari.

His career continued with mythological roles such as Surya Putra Karn in Paramavatar Shri Krishna (2019) and Ashwathama in Haiwaan (2020), as well as a supporting role in Bramharakshas 2.

In later years, Motwani expanded into web series and film, including the film Dosti Ke Side Effects (2019) and television appearances in Tera Kya Hoga Alia (2019), Bekaboo (2023), and Sapnon Ki Chhalaang (2023) as Hrithik.

Beyond acting, he is recognized as a multi-instrumentalist and singer, often incorporating his musical talents into his public persona.

His ability to seamlessly transition between negative roles, comic characters, and romantic leads has demonstrated his range and sustained his presence in the competitive television industry.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @neelmotwani
• Facebook Handle: @neel.motwani.75
• Twitter Handle: @NeelMotwaniNMN

Personal Life

Neel Motwani has never married and has no children.

He was previously in a relationship with his Waaris co-star Farnaz Shetty, who played the female lead Preet in the series.

Following his relationship with Shetty, he became engaged to another Waaris co-star, Vindhya Tiwari.

The couple reportedly matched kundalis with a score of 29.5 and planned to marry, but officially called off their wedding and separated in 2021.

Motwani currently identifies as single and maintains a relatively private personal life outside of his professional commitments.

Filmography

• C.I.D. (2012)
• Bade Acche Lagte Hain (2013)
• Main Tera Hero (2014)
• Beintehaa (2014)
• Meri Aashiqui Tumse Hi (2014)
• Kumkum Bhagya (2014)
• Yeh Hai Mohabbatein (2014)
• Aahat (2015)
• Bahu Hamari Rajni Kant (2016)
• Waaris (2017)
• Kundali Bhagya (2018)
• Paramavatar Shri Krishna (2019)
• Dosti Ke Side Effects (2019)
• Tera Kya Hoga Alia (2019)
• Haiwaan (2020)
• Bramharakshas 2 (2020)
• Bekaboo (2023)
• Sapnon Ki Chhalaang (2023)

Net Worth

Neel Motwani has an estimated net worth of approximately $1.2 million USD.

His primary income sources include his acting roles in Hindi television serials across major networks such as Colors TV, Zee TV, and Sony Entertainment Television, along with film appearances and web series projects.