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Manu Rishi was born on January 1, 1971 in New Delhi, India and is credited as an author, actor and screenwriter. As of 2026, Manu Rishi is 55 years old. Listed accolades include Filmfare Awards.
My Take
There is a seasoned quality to Manu Rishi that I really respond to. A New Delhi native who acts, writes screenplays, and pens lyrics, he spent six years training under theatre director Arvind Gaur, and that grounding shows. Winning the Filmfare Best Dialogue Award for Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye! confirms an ear for language that few performers possess. Being able to act in front of the camera while crafting dialogue behind it means he knows a film's lifeblood from both sides. I hold deep respect for these understated craftsmen who shape stories from the shadows.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Manu Rishi
- Name (Japanese)
- マヌー・リシ
- Reading
- まぬー・りし
- Born
- January 1, 1971 (age 55)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Boar
- Origin
- New Delhi, India
- Occupation
- author / actor / screenwriter
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- Filmfare Awards
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manu%20Rishi
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6752284
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Manu Rishi born?
Born January 1, 1971 (age 55).
Where is Manu Rishi from?
Manu Rishi is from New Delhi, India.
What does Manu Rishi do?
Manu Rishi works as author, actor, screenwriter.
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