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Giaa Manek (Actress) Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated October 4, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth18 February 1986

Age39 Years (as of 2025)

BirthplaceAhmedabad, Gujarat, India

ProfessionActress

NationalityIndian

Marital statusUnmarried

FamilyFather - Harshad Manek; Mother - Reena Manek

Giaa Manek (Actress) Biography

Indian television actress Giaa Manek rose to fame playing Gopi in Saath Nibhaana Saathiya. Born and raised in Ahmedabad, she has worked in television and a

Early life and background

Giaa Manek was born on 18 February 1986 in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Raised in a modest family, she is the daughter of Harshad and Reena Manek. She grew up in Ahmedabad and identifies with Hindu faith and Rajput heritage. From a young age she showed an interest in performance and began earning from commercial work as a teenager.

Physical details and personal tastes

Manek stands around 158 cm (5'2") tall and has black hair and black eyes. Her favorite foods include Gujarati dishes such as dhokla, khandvi and undiyu, and she enjoys ice cream for dessert. She lists shopping, reading novels and dancing among her hobbies. Giaa has described Lord Krishna in a close, almost sibling-like way and is also a devotee of Lord Ganesha. She is an animal lover who keeps a pet dog named Scrappy and a pet cat named Snowbell.

Career

Giaa Manek made her television debut in 2010 with the Star Plus serial Saath Nibhaana Saathiya, where she became widely known for portraying the character Gopi. The role brought her strong recognition and established her as a familiar face on Indian television. In the same year she also made her film debut with Na Ghar Ke Na Ghaat Ke.

In 2012 she took part in the dance reality show Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 5. That year she left Saath Nibhaana Saathiya amid differences with the production team when she wanted to pursue both the serial and her participation on Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa. After several years away, she returned to Saath Nibhaana Saathiya in 2016.

Giaa went on to appear in other television projects, including the show Jeannie Aur Juju, for which she received the Kalakar Award for Best Actress in 2015. She has also taken part in celebrity sporting formats, appearing on Box Cricket League in support of the Delhi Dragons team.

Public profile

Giaa has been visible both for her screen work and for moments that attracted media attention. In 2012 she was present at a restaurant that was subject to a police raid; she was not implicated and was released. She is known to be a fan of Salman Khan and has said she was once approached for consideration on the serial Balika Vadhu.

Outside acting, Giaa has been active in philanthropic work. She supports the Smile Foundation India and has participated in events such as a ramp walk to promote girl child education. In popular culture she returned to public attention in 2020 when a viral medley by musical artist Yashraj Mukhate sampled and reworked a scene from Saath Nibhaana Saathiya, reviving interest in the show and its characters.

Latest updates

Giaa has remained involved in television and related public activities since her breakthrough role. She is unmarried and based in India, continuing to engage with fans and charitable causes.

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Recent Work

Saath Nibhaana Saathiya

Television serial; breakthrough role as Gopi, original debut 2010; returned to the show in 2016

2010/2016
Na Ghar Ke Na Ghaat Ke

Film debut

2010
Jeannie Aur Juju

Television show; won 2015 Kalakar Award for Best Actress

2015
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Career Highlights

  1. Broke out as Gopi in Saath Nibhaana Saathiya
  2. Television and film debut in 2010
  3. Participated in Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 5 (2012)
  4. Won Kalakar Award for Best Actress for Jeannie Aur Juju (2015)
  5. Returned to Saath Nibhaana Saathiya in 2016
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Giaa Manek (Actress) born?

18 February 1986

What is Giaa Manek (Actress) known for?

Actress

What is Giaa Manek (Actress)’s marital status?

Unmarried