An Indian actress for television, Giaa Manek.
An Indian actress for television, Giaa Manek. She performed in a supporting part in the 2010 Hindi comedy film Na Ghar Ke Na Ghaat Ke before breaking into the television industry. She has appeared in a number of well-known television programs, including Saath Nibhaana Saathiya on Star Plus, Jeannie Aur Juju on SAB TV, and Tera Mera Saath Rahe on Star Bharat. She took part in season five of the dance reality program Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa in 2012. She participated in Box Cricket League Season 1 in 2014.
Manek^/s early life began on February 18, 1986, in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. She has Gujarati ancestry.
Career
In 2010, Manek began her career when Gopi joined the cast of Saath Nibhaana Saathiya. She took part in Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 5 in 2012, and after the event she was cast as Jeannie on Jeannie Aur Juju. She was temporarily cast as Gopika on Mahmohini on Zee TV in 2019. She will be portraying Gopika Modi in the Tera Mera Saath Rahe television series, which is a remake of Saath Nibhaana Saathiya, from 2021 to 2022.
Filmography
Films
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Na Ghar Ke Na Ghaat Ke | Daughter of Sankata Prasad Tripathi |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010–2012 | Saath Nibhaana Saathiya | Gopi Modi | |
| 2012 | Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 5 | Herself | 9th place |
| Balika Vadhu | Special dance performance | ||
| Na Bole Tum Na Maine Kuch Kaha | Cameo | ||
| 2012–2014 | Jeannie Aur Juju | Jeannie | |
| 2014 | Ajab Gajab Ghar Jamai | Menaka | Special appearance |
| Mahisagar | Mira | Guest | |
| 2015 | Badi Dooooor Se Aaye Hai | Shanti Roy | Cameo |
| 2016 | Pesbukers | Herself/Gopi | Guest |
| Gara Gara Duyung | |||
| Jin & Jun Makin Gokil | Jin Giamatika | ||
| 2019 | Manmohini | Gopika | |
| 2021 | Pesbukers | Herself/Gopi | |
| 2021–2022 | Tera Mera Saath Rahe | Gopika Modi |
Accolades
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Indian Television Academy Awards | Best Actress (Popular) | Saath Nibhaana Saathiya | Won |
| BIG Star Entertainment Awards | Most Entertaining Television Actor - Female | Won | ||
| 2012 | Indian Telly Awards | Best Actress in a Lead Role | Won | |
| 2013 | Best Actress in Comedy Role | Jeannie Aur Juju | Won |
| Bio | |
| Nickname | Giaa |
| Profession | Actress |
| Popular Role | Gopi (Saath Nibhaana Saathiya) |
| Physical Stats & More | |
| Height (approx.) | in centimeters- 158 cm in meters- 1.58 m in Feet Inches- 5^/ 2" |
| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 18 February 1986 |
| Age (as in 2023) | 37 Years |
| Birthplace | Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India |
| Zodiac sign | Aquarius |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Hometown | Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India |
| Debut | Film Debut: Na Ghar Ke Na Ghaat Ke (2010) TV Debut: Saath Nibhaana Saathiya (2010) |
| Family | Father- Harshad Manek Mother- Reena Manek |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Hobbies | Shopping, Reading novels, and dancing |
| Controversies | In 2012, she went to a hookah restaurant bar with her mother and friends where the Police raided to catch hookah smokers. Though she was not involved and was later released. |
| Favourite Things | |
| Food | Dhokla, khandvi and undiyu |
| Dessert | Ice-creams |
| Film | Jab We Met |
| Superhero | Spiderman |
| Colour | Red |
| Boys, Affairs and More | |
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Affairs/Boyfriends | Not Known |
| Husband | N/A |
| Style Quotient | |
| Car | Mercedes Benz (A Class) |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Giaa Manek
- Does Giaa Manek smoke?: No
- She was born in a modest family in Ahmedabad.
- Giaa became a household with her innocent character of Gopi in Star Plus’s serial Saath Nibhaana Saathiya.
- She left Saath Nibhaana Saathiya in 2012 after having issues with the producer as she wanted to do the serial as well as participate in Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa.
- Her first salary was 25000 (INR) for an ad commercial when she was 17 years old.
- She considers Lord Krishna as her brother and tie rakhi to him as she doesn’t has any real brother.
- She is a huge fan of Salman Khan.
- She was once approached by serial Balika Vadhu’s team.
- In 2015, she won the 2015 Kalakar Awards for Best Actress in Jeannie Aur Juju.
- In 2012, she participated in Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 5.
- In 2016, she made her comeback to Saath Nibhaana Saathiya after 4 years.
- Giaa is an ardent devotee of Lord Ganesha.
- She is an animal lover and has a pet dog, Scrappy, and a pet cat, Snowbell.
- Giaa is very active in philanthropy and supports the “Smile Foundation India.” She has also ramp-walked for them to promote girl child education.
- She also appeared on the reality show “Box Cricket League;” supporting the Delhi Dragon’s team.
- In August 2020, a musical artist Yashraj Mukhate uploaded a medley of ‘Kokilaben Rap’ from the Indian television show Saath Nibhana Saathiya on his YouTube channel. Soon the video went viral on social media. In the music video, Mukhate recreated a scene from the show in which the character Kokilaben is repeating words like ‘Rashi’ and ‘Chadha Diya.’
