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Mayank Pahwa Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

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

Quick Info

AgeNot Known

BirthplaceMumbai

ProfessionActor, Director, Producer

NationalityIndian

Marital statusMarried

SpouseSanah Kapur

FamilyFather - Manoj Pahwa; Mother - Seema Pahwa; Sister - Manukriti

Mayank Pahwa Biography

Mayank Pahwa is an Indian actor, director and producer from Mumbai. Son of actors Manoj and Seema Pahwa, he trained in drama and film direction, worked in短

Early life and background

Mayank Pahwa was born and raised in Mumbai into a family active in Indian cinema. He attended RIMS International School in Mumbai before pursuing higher education in the arts. He completed a B.A. in Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts between 2012 and 2014 at MS University, Baroda, and later earned a master’s degree in Film Direction from the MetFilm School in London in 2018–2019.

Career

Mayank began his onscreen work with short films, making his debut in the 2011 short Cricket: My Religion. Prior to that and alongside his early screen appearances, he was involved in theatre, performing in stage plays before moving into short film projects. His short-film credits include Unfit (2014) and One Night Stand Up (2020).

Beyond acting, Mayank has taken on creative and behind-the-camera roles. Between 2014 and 2018 he served as creative head at Kopal Productions in Mumbai. He has also worked as an assistant director on the film Kosha. As a performer, he is known for roles in projects such as Bhishmotsav, Impatient Seeker, Sharad Joshi Express, and Happy Birthday, reflecting a mix of short-format and narrative work.

Public profile

Mayank’s parents are both actors: his father Manoj Pahwa and his mother Seema Pahwa. He has a sister named Manukriti. His family background in the film industry is frequently noted in profiles of his career.

Personal life

Mayank is married to actor Sanah Kapur. The couple’s marriage took place on 2 March 2022 in Mahabaleshwar, with a sangeet ceremony held the day before. Reports indicate the pair had been publicly linked before their wedding, and their engagement was noted in media coverage around 2017.

Outside his professional life, Mayank is an animal lover and owns a pet dog named Loki. He also enjoys social drinking on celebratory occasions.

Latest updates

Mayank continues to work across acting and film-related roles, maintaining involvement both in front of and behind the camera. His training in theatre and formal study in film direction underpin his multifaceted approach to projects.
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Recent Work

One Night Stand Up

Short film appearance

2020
Unfit

Short film appearance

2014
Cricket: My Religion

Short film debut (2011)

2011
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Career Highlights

  1. Debuted in the short film Cricket: My Religion (2011)
  2. Served as creative head at Kopal Productions (2014–2018)
  3. Performed in theatre and multiple short films
  4. Completed a master’s degree in Film Direction from MetFilm School, London (2018–2019)
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mayank Pahwa known for?

Actor, Director, Producer

What is Mayank Pahwa’s marital status?

Married

Who is Mayank Pahwa married to?

Sanah Kapur