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Manjot Singh Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated September 29, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth7 July 1992

Age31 Years

BirthplaceNew Delhi, India

ProfessionActor

NationalityIndian

Marital statusUnmarried

FamilyFather - Paramjot Singh; Mother - Amrit Kaur Singh; Brother - Sehebjot Singh

Manjot Singh Biography

Manjot Singh is an Indian actor from New Delhi who rose to attention with his early film work in Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye! and later found wider recognition in

Early life and background

Manjot Singh was born on 7 July 1992 in New Delhi, India. Raised in a Punjabi Sikh household, he completed his schooling at Hillwoods Academy in Preet Vihar and later pursued college studies through correspondence at Delhi University. He has described taking his degree by correspondence and missed some conventional college experiences because of shooting commitments.

His parents are Paramjot Singh, an engineer and businessman, and Amrit Kaur Singh, who manages the home. Manjot has an elder brother, Sehebjot Singh, who works in Australia. He is unmarried.

Career

Manjot made his feature film debut as the young version of the lead character in Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye! (2008), playing the boyhood Lovinder 'Lucky' Singh opposite Abhay Deol's older portrayal. He prepared for the role through a short acting workshop and by studying the mannerisms of the adult character to create a believable younger version. That performance earned him the Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actor in 2009.

Following his debut, Manjot appeared in several notable Hindi films, including Udaan (2010), Student of the Year (2012), Fukrey (2013), Fukrey Returns (2017), and Dream Girl (2019). He made his debut in Punjabi cinema with Pure Punjabi (2012), in which he played the character Param.

Beyond feature films, Manjot has worked in web series and short films. His television and streaming credits include College Romance (2018), Made in Heaven (2019), Zindagi inShort (2020), and Chutzpah (2021). He has also acted in short films such as Zoya (2016), Dream 1 Gurwinder (2019), and Boom Boom (2020). On television, he took part in the reality show Khatron Ke Khiladi in 2010. Manjot has appeared in commercial campaigns for brands including Coca-Cola and Maggi.

Manjot has spoken publicly about the challenges he faced in auditions early on and about periods after Fukrey when offers did not meet his expectations. He has described making selective choices during times when roles were scarce and taking time to study and wait for the right projects.

Public profile

Physically, Manjot is around 175 cm tall (about 5'9"), with dark brown eyes and black hair. His public tastes include favourite actors Shah Rukh Khan and Diljit Dosanjh, actress Katrina Kaif, and the film Veer-Zaara. He enjoys cricket and football, and his favourite foods include gobi ka paratha, saag, and boondi ka raita.

Outside of work, Manjot has expressed interests in interior design, long drives, and music. He is an animal lover who shares photographs with cats and dogs on his Instagram account. He has also been associated with a few NGOs over time.

Latest updates

Manjot continues to work across film and digital platforms, with credits spanning mainstream Hindi cinema, Punjabi film, streaming series, short films, and commercials. He remains based in New Delhi and active on social media, where he shares personal and professional updates.
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Recent Work

Fukrey Returns

Feature film (Hindi)

2017
Dream Girl

Feature film (Hindi)

2019
Chutzpah

Web series (Sony LIV)

2021
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Career Highlights

  1. Film debut in Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye! (2008)
  2. Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actor (2009) for Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye!
  3. Appearances in notable films including Udaan, Student of the Year, Fukrey and Dream Girl
  4. Credits in streaming series such as College Romance, Made in Heaven and Chutzpah
  5. Participation in the reality show Khatron Ke Khiladi (2010)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Manjot Singh born?

7 July 1992

What is Manjot Singh known for?

Actor

What is Manjot Singh’s marital status?

Unmarried