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My Take
Maneesh Sharma is one of the Bollywood directors I find most quietly interesting, because he balances commercial appeal with real storytelling control. From the charming Band Baaja Baaraat to the spy spectacle of Tiger 3 and the unsettling Fan, his range is impressive. A Filmfare winner from Delhi, he never lets the song-and-dance machinery swallow the narrative core. To me, the directors who matter most in popular Hindi cinema are exactly these versatile craftsmen who entertain millions without going hollow. Sharma sits firmly in that camp, and I expect his best work is still ahead.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Maneesh Sharma
- Name (Japanese)
- マニーシュ・シャルマ
- Reading
- まにーしゅ・しゃるま
- Born
- November 5, 1973 (age 52)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Ox
- Origin
- Delhi, India
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- film director / screenwriter / director / film producer / assistant director
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- University of Delhi
Awards & achievements
- Filmfare Awards
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | FAN | — | |
| Notable work | Tiger 3 | — |
6. Links
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maneesh%20Sharma
Frequently asked questions
When was Maneesh Sharma born?
Born November 5, 1973 (age 52).
Where is Maneesh Sharma from?
Maneesh Sharma is from Delhi, India.
What does Maneesh Sharma do?
Maneesh Sharma works as film director, screenwriter, director, film producer, assistant director.
What is Maneesh Sharma known for?
Notable works include FAN, Tiger 3.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.