career
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Early Career
Manish Paul started his career in Delhi, as a host, compering cultural events in schools and colleges. Later he shifted to Mumbai, where his first break was hosting Sunday Tango on Star Plus in 2002. He also remained a VJ with Zee Music, and a radio jockey with Radio City's morning drive time show, Kasakai Mumbai.
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Acting Career
Later he entered channel Star One's Ghost Bana Dost to play the role of a ghost. Paul has acted in many serials like Radhaa Ki Betiyaan Kuch Kar Dikhayengi on NDTV Imagine, Zindadil on ZeeNext, Ssshhhh...Phir Koi Hai on Star One, Wheel Ghar Ghar Mein & Kahani Shuru with Love Guru on Zee TV, Kuchh Cook Hota Hai on 9X . However, finding it unsatisfying he quit daily soaps, and was even out of work for eight months in 2008.
Though he had appeared in cameo roles like in Akshay Kumar and Katrina Kaif-starrer, Tees Maar Khan (2010), Paul made his debut as a lead role of computer geek Mickey in Mickey Virus (2013). His next film which is a sequel to the hit 'Tere Bin Laden', is all set to release in 2014. -
Television host and presenter
Subsequently, Paul gained recognition after hosting television show, India's Got Talent, Comedy Circus. He also hosted Dance India Dance Li'l Masters on Zee TV. He also participated in Star a Rockstar, a celebrity singing show on Zee TV and co-hosted celebrity dance-reality competition, Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa (season 6 and 5) on Colors TV.
In 2011, he won the Best Anchor award for Zee TV's Dance India Dance Li'l Masters.
Over the year, Paul has also compered numerous television award shows.
education
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School & College
Manish Paul did his schooling from Apeejay School, Sheikh Sarai New Delhi. After his schooling, he did his B.A. in Tourism from College of Vocational Studies, University of Delhi.