Manish Goel
Manish Goel is an Indian television actor known for Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii, Kasautii Zindagii Kay and the lead role of Tilak Chopra in Bhabhi. He entered Bigg Boss 20 on 10 October 2026 as the season's first wild card, and he is still in the house, nominated in Week 9.
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Early Life and Career
Manish Goel was born on 27 August 1975 in New Delhi. He studied at Father Agnel School in Delhi, where a school play as Lord Ram in an inter-school competition first sparked his acting dream, and he completed his Class 12 boards from Kendriya Vidyalaya. After a brief stint at Asha Chandra acting classes in 1992-93, which he left within days, he did a one-year interior decoration course in South Extension, Delhi. In 1995 he won first place out of 28,000 applicants in the Stardust talent search and trained at the Stardust Academy under Kishor Namit Kapoor, coming out in 1996. He began acting on Hindi television in the 1990s, with early work including episodic appearances in CID and a role in Hip Hip Hurray. He became widely known in the early 2000s through Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii and Kasautii Zindagii Kay, and he played the lead role of Tilak Chopra in Bhabhi on Star Plus from 2002 to 2006. He also appeared in Ghar Ek Mandir and Saara Akaash.
Later television career
In 2005, Manish Goel finished as runner-up on Nach Baliye 1 with his wife Poonam Narula. He later appeared in shows including Bhagyalakshmi, Ayushman Bhava, Tantra and Nimki Vidhayak, and he won the cooking reality show Welcome: Baazi Mehmaan Nawazi Ki in 2013. In 2025, he appeared in Anupamaa as Raghav, the estranged husband of Pankhuri.
Bigg Boss 20
Manish Goel entered Bigg Boss 20 on 10 October 2026 during the Weekend Ka Vaar episode, as the season's first wild card. The season is hosted by Salman Khan, airing on JioHotstar at 9 pm and on Colors TV at 10:30 pm, with the Tathastu theme under which housemates start with two lifelines. He was nominated in Week 9 when the Chain Reaction task on 2 November put him in the nominations alongside Amrapali Dubey, Mahhi Vij, Arishfa Khan, ScoutOP and Uditi Singh. On 24 October, he lost one of his two lifelines; Mary Kom was evicted that night. During Family Week, he chose Qazi Touqeer's family message over getting a lifeline back, and he also received an emotional message from his wife Poonam.
Personal Life
Manish Goel has been married to Poonam Narula since 2002. They have two children, Aryaveer and Maliha, and they appeared together on Nach Baliye 1 in 2005, finishing as runners-up.
Facts table
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Full name | Manish Goel |
| Date of birth | 27 August 1975 |
| Place of birth | New Delhi, India |
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (175 cm) |
| Occupation | Television actor |
| Education | Father Agnel School, Delhi; Class 12, Kendriya Vidyalaya; one-year interior decoration course |
| Known for | Bhabhi, Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii, Bigg Boss 20 |
| Spouse | Poonam Narula (married 2002) |
| Children | Aryaveer and Maliha |
| Bigg Boss 20 entry | 10 October 2026, first wild card |
| Current status | Still in the house, nominated Week 9 |
Filmography - Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | CID | Karan | Episodic role (episodes 7 and 8) |
| 1999-2000 | Bandhan | ||
| 2000-2002 | Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii | Tushar | Supporting role |
| 2001 | Ghar Ek Mandir | R.K. / Ravi | |
| 2001-2003 | Kasautii Zindagii Kay | Anupam Sengupta | Supporting role |
| 2002-2006 | Bhabhi | Tilak Chopra | Lead role |
| 2003-2004 | Saara Akaash | Flight Lieutenant Saurav Singh | Supporting role |
| 2004 | Devi | Advocate Raj Malhotra | Negative role |
| 2015-2016 | Bhagyalakshmi | Yuvraj Malhotra | Negative role |
| 2017 | Ayushman Bhava | Vikrant Singhania | Negative role |
| 2018-2019 | Tantra | Prithvi Khanna | Supporting role |
| 2019-2020 | Nimki Vidhayak | Abhimanyu Rai | Supporting role |
| 2020 | Hamari Wali Good News | Dr. Raghav Sharma | Cameo role |
| 2025 | Anupamaa | Raghav Singh | Supporting role |
| 2005 | Nach Baliye 1 | Contestant | Runner-up with Poonam Narula |
| 2013 | Welcome: Baazi Mehmaan Nawazi Ki | Contestant | Winner |
| 2026 | Bigg Boss 20 | Contestant | First wild card entrant |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Manish Goel?
Manish Goel is an Indian television actor known for Bhabhi, Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii and Kasautii Zindagii Kay. He entered Bigg Boss 20 as its first wild card.
When did Manish Goel enter Bigg Boss 20?
Manish Goel entered Bigg Boss 20 on 10 October 2026, as the season's first wild card.
Is Manish Goel still in Bigg Boss 20?
Yes. Manish Goel is still in the house, nominated in Week 9.
Was Manish Goel evicted on 24 October 2026?
No. On 24 October he lost one of his two lifelines. Mary Kom was evicted that night; Manish stayed in the house.
Who is Manish Goel married to?
Manish Goel is married to Poonam Narula since 2002. They have two children, Aryaveer and Maliha.
Where did Manish Goel study?
Manish Goel studied at Father Agnel School in Delhi and completed his Class 12 boards from Kendriya Vidyalaya. He later did a one-year interior decoration course in South Extension, Delhi, and trained at the Stardust Academy after winning its 1995 talent search.
How tall is Manish Goel?
Manish Goel is 5 ft 9 in (175 cm) tall.