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Manav Soneji Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated September 29, 2026 • 3 min read

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Date of birth2 October

BirthplaceMumbai

ProfessionActor

NationalityIndian

Marital statusUnmarried

FamilyFather is a Gujarati theatre actor

Manav Soneji Biography

Manav Soneji is an Indian actor from Mumbai known for supporting roles on television, appearances in films and web series, and work in commercials. He has註

Early life and background

Manav Soneji was born in Mumbai and is associated with the city as his hometown. His birth date is listed as 2 October, and he practices Hinduism. His father worked in Gujarati theatre, which connects Soneji to a family background in performing arts. From a young age he trained in martial arts and achieved a black belt; after undergoing surgery he was advised to stop practicing martial arts.

As a child he gravitated toward dance in school rather than stage plays, yet he absorbed screen acting by watching films featuring performers such as Mehmood, Shah Rukh Khan and Amitabh Bachchan. Those early influences helped him learn basic acting techniques.

Career

Soneji began his on-screen career with television. His first credited TV appearance was a supporting role in the 2014 series Bal Gopal Kare Dhamaal on Big Magic. Over the following years he worked steadily in television, featuring in shows including Palak Pe Jhalak (2015, Disney India), Badi Door Se Aaye Hain (2016, SAB TV), Lakhon Mein Ek (2017, Star Plus), Kaatelal & Sons (2020, SAB TV) where he played the role of Phitkari, and Anandibaa Aur Emily (2022, Star Plus).

In film, Soneji has taken small parts and cameos. Early film credits include a cameo in Viraam (2017) and roles in Fanney Khan (2018, Hindi) and the Gujarati film Gujarat 11 (2019). He also appeared in the Hindi short film Moksh (2020).

Soneji extended his work to digital platforms with roles in web projects. His web credits include the YouTube production Dil-E-Couch (2021) and two Amazon miniTV releases, Crimes Aaj Kal (2023) and School Friends (2023).

Outside scripted projects he has appeared in television commercials for brands, including an advertisement for 360 Security Lite. His television and film work have been recognised with awards for some of the serials and films in which he has been involved.

Public profile

Manav Soneji is often described as unmarried. Physical details listed in public records indicate a height of approximately 5 feet 4 inches (1.63 m), with dark brown eyes and dark brown hair. He is known to have a tattoo reading 'Lee' on his right forearm and uses the nickname "Lee". Reported personal preferences include vegetarian food, a liking for pizza as fast food, and a preference for comic television genres. He cites actors Shah Rukh Khan, Amitabh Bachchan and Akshay Kumar among his favourites.

Latest updates

In recent years Soneji has maintained a varied portfolio across television, film and streaming content. Notable recent appearances include the 2020 television series Kaatelal & Sons and the 2022 serial Anandibaa Aur Emily, along with web projects and TV commercials. In 2023 he was seen in the Amazon miniTV series Crimes Aaj Kal and School Friends.

He continues to work in supporting and character roles across mediums while remaining based in Mumbai.

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Recent Work

Kaatelal & Sons

TV serial in which he played Phitkari (SAB TV, 2020).

2020
Anandibaa Aur Emily

TV serial appearance (Star Plus, 2022).

2022
Crimes Aaj Kal

Web series on Amazon miniTV (2023).

2023
School Friends

Web series on Amazon miniTV (2023).

2023
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Career Highlights

  1. TV debut in Bal Gopal Kare Dhamaal (2014)
  2. Role as Phitkari in Kaatelal & Sons (2020)
  3. Film appearances including Fanney Khan (2018) and Gujarat 11 (2019)
  4. Credits in web series and short films such as Moksh (2020) and Dil-E-Couch (2021)
Reviewed by F4U Editorial Desk

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Manav Soneji born?

Manav Soneji was born on 2 October.

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Manav Soneji's marital status is listed as Unmarried.