Role Play

Maniesh Paul, everyone's go-to TV show presenter, reinvents himself with Rafuchakkar, his first outing as a lead actor in an OTT series

- Amit Dixit

Maniesh Paul kicked off his career as an RJ and VJ, gradually segueing into hosting. A master of comic timing, he has hosted countless TV shows, but is best known for the reality dance show Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa. Paul the presenter may have overshadowed Paul the performer, but he has always wanted to make his mark as an actor. In fact, he made his Bollywood debut with Mickey Virus way back in 2013, but commercial success eluded that venture. Paul finally tasted success with Jugjugg Jeeyo (2022), where he appeared as the well-loved Gurpreet Sharma alongside Anil Kapoor.