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Manisha Yadav Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated October 5, 2026 • 3 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth10 October 1992

Age29 (at time of death)

BirthplaceBhopal, Madhya Pradesh

ProfessionActor, Model, Astrologist, Psychic

NationalityIndian

Marital statusMarried

SpouseAbhijit Gangele

FamilySon - Tushan Gangele; Father - retired Indian Army officer; Brother - one brother

Manisha Yadav Biography

Indian television actress and model known for her role as Salima Begum in Jodha Akbar. Trained at Anupam Kher’s Actors Prepareres, she worked across Hindi,

Early life and background

Manisha Yadav was born on 10 October 1992 in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. Raised in a family that included a father who served in the Indian Army and a brother, she later associated her hometown identity with Gurgaon, Haryana. Manisha pursued formal acting training at Anupam Kher’s Actors Prepares — The School for Actors in Mumbai, a step that prepared her for work on television and in regional cinema.

Career

After completing her acting course, Manisha began taking on supporting and episodic roles in Hindi television. Her early screen work included a small role in the DD National serial Imtihaan (1995). She then appeared in episodic crime and procedural shows such as CID and Shapath on Life OK, and she continued to take on guest and cameo parts across popular series.

Manisha gained wider recognition for portraying Salima Begum in the historical drama Jodha Akbar (2013). That part brought her visibility and led to further opportunities, including cameo appearances on mainstream shows like Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah in 2017. Beyond television, she acted in the Marathi film Full To Dhamaal (2013) and worked as a model, featuring in a print advertisement for Avama Jewellers.

Outside acting, Manisha explored spiritual and metaphysical interests. She completed an advanced level course in numerology in 2019 at the World School of Numerology under Varun L. Rupani. She is also described as an astrologist and psychic in addition to her acting and modeling work.

Public profile

Manisha maintained an active presence on social media under the handle Manisha Yadav, where she shared aspects of her personal life. She was known to be a spiritual person with a strong faith in God, an animal lover who kept two pet dogs, and someone who enjoyed non-vegetarian food. Visible personal details included tattoos — her name on her right arm and star designs on a ring finger — and a preference for certain lifestyle touches such as owning a red Mercedes.

Her personal life included marriage to Abhijit Gangele and a son, Tushan Gangele. At the time of her death she was described as married and a mother.

Latest updates

On 1 October 2021 Manisha Yadav died in Mumbai, Maharashtra, at the age of 29. Reports indicated the cause of death as a brain haemorrhage. Her passing was shared publicly by colleagues from Jodha Akbar; actress Paridhi Sharma posted about the loss and recalled Manisha’s energetic, upbeat nature while noting the tragedy of her young child.

Manisha’s varied pursuits — from television and regional film roles to modeling, a small business in the food sector, and studies in numerology — reflect a multi-faceted career and personal life that combined creative work with spiritual and entrepreneurial interests.

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Reference context: StarsUnfolded
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Recent Work

Full To Dhamaal

Appeared in the Marathi film.

2013
Jodha Akbar

Played Salima Begum in the Hindi TV serial.

2013
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Career Highlights

  1. Played Salima Begum in Jodha Akbar (2013)
  2. Appeared in the Marathi film Full To Dhamaal (2013)
  3. Acted in episodic roles on CID and Shapath
  4. Modelled for Avama Jewellers
  5. Completed advanced numerology course in 2019
Reviewed by F4U Editorial Desk

F4U profile pages are prepared from public career information, checked for readability, and updated when reliable correction sources are shared with the editorial team.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Manisha Yadav born?

Manisha Yadav was born on 10 October 1992.

What is Manisha Yadav known for?

Manisha Yadav is known for actor, Model, Astrologist, Psychic.

What is Manisha Yadav’s marital status?

Manisha Yadav's marital status is listed as Married.

Who is Manisha Yadav married to?

Manisha Yadav is publicly listed as married to Abhijit Gangele.