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Profile Summary Tanya Maniktala Details Profession Actress Nationality Indian Age 25 years (2023) Date Of Birth July 7 1997 Zodiac Sign N/A Birthplace New Delhi India Height 5.6 feet Weight N/A Net Worth $3 to $5 million Instagram @tanyamaniktala Twitter N/A
Tanya Maniktala’s Biography
Tanya Maniktala is an Indian actress who has worked in Hindi web series and tv shows. Her most notable roles were Ishita in Flames (2018) and Lata Mehra in A Suitable Boy (2020). After appearing in both seasons of the online series Flames she greatly increased in popularity and was recognised for her acting abilities.
She also participated in the renowned Timeliners YouTube channel and appeared in many of their videos. Tanya Maniktala had always wanted to work in the Indian entertainment industry as an actor. Since she was little she has also been interested in writing and modeling. At the beginning of her career she also worked as a copywriter.
She has always yearned to work in the fashion and glamour sector since it fascinates her so much. In 2020, she received an award at the Toronto International film festival for her performance in the film A Suitable boy.
Tanya Maniktala’s Age
Tanya Maniktala, an Indian actress predominantly featuring in various web series, was born on July 7, 1997. As of 2023, she is 25 years old. At just 20 years old, Tanya Maniktala made her acting debut with the portrayal of 'Ishita' in the web series "Flames" (2018), produced by TVF Rajdhani. Despite her initial reluctance to attend the audition, she overcame her hesitations and seized the opportunity that ultimately kickstarted her acting journey.
Tanya Maniktala’s Early Life and Childhood
Born and raised in Delhi, Tanya Maniktala went on to earn her degree in English Literature from Shivaji College, New Delhi, in 2018. Tanya's foray into the world of acting started with the street plays she participated in with 'Vayam', her college's theater society. The year 2017 marked a significant turning point in her career.
'The Viral Fever', particularly their Delhi division known as TVF Rajdhani, was in the process of developing a web series for their YouTube channel 'The Timeliners'. The creators, in search of a young actress to play the role of 'Ishita', noticed Tanya's performance in a street play. Tanya was approached for an audition by Shivam Kakar, her neighbor who was also involved in college theater.
Initially, Tanya was hesitant to accept the role due to her existing low attendance issue at college and the approaching final exams. Upon discussing the opportunity with her elder sister, Tanya was encouraged not to miss out on the potential breakthrough in her career. Her sister's persuasive advice led Tanya to reconsider, and she decided to attend the audition. Impressing the creators in the audition, Tanya secured the role of Ishita in the web series 'Flames' (2018), thus setting her acting career off to a promising start.
Tanya Maniktala’s Family
Tanya Maniktala was born on June 15 1997 making her 23 years old as of 2020. She was raised in a Hindu middle-class family. Tanya Maniktala's birthplace is in New Delhi India.
Tanya Maniktala had always wanted to work in the Indian entertainment industry as an actor. Since she was little she has also been interested in writing and modeling. She has always yearned to work in the fashion and glamour sector since it fascinates her so much.
Tanya Maniktala was born in New Delhi India into a middle-class Hindu North Indian family.It is well known that she is of Indian descent and that she strongly adheres to Hinduism. Her mother is Mrs. Maniktala a housewife and her father is Mr. Maniktala an employee of a private company in New Delhi. She has two other siblings including a brother by the name of Abhijeet Maniktala. Sanya Maniktala is the name of their sister.
Tanya Maniktala’s Education
Hailing from Delhi, Tanya Maniktala pursued her passion for English Literature and completed her graduation in the subject from Shivaji College, which is part of the University of Delhi, in 2018. She also gained some early professional experience as a copywriter, proving her versatility and breadth of skills.
Tanya's journey towards establishing herself as an actress began in a rather untraditional way – via street plays. As a member of 'Vayam', the theatrical society of her college, Tanya displayed her acting flair and dedication in numerous public performances, setting the stage for her future career.
It was her involvement with 'Vayam' that ignited her passion for acting and provided her with an environment where she could refine her skills and garner attention, paving the way for her significant breakthrough in acting further down the line. Today, Tanya Maniktala is known for her engaging screen presence and compelling performances that resonate with audiences.
Tanya Maniktala’s Career
In 2018, Tanya Maniktala made her acting debut in the web series 'School Days.' That same year, she gained success in her career with the Timeliner's series 'Flames,' where she starred alongside Ritvik Sahore. Her performance in the series was met with high praise. Maniktala's role as Lata Mehra in BBC One's 'A Suitable Boy' in 2020, co-starring Ishaan Khattar, marked a significant turning point in her career. This performance garnered critical acclaim and further recognition for her talent.
In 2021, Maniktala continued her acting journey with multiple projects. She appeared in Netflix's 'Feels Like Ishq,' opposite Skand Thakur, and starred in Sony LIV's series 'Chutzpah' alongside Varun Sharma. Further showcasing her acting versatility, she also featured in Netflix's 'How To Fall In Love,' where she shared the screen with Ayush Mehra.
Flames (2018-2022)
In 2018 the first episode of the first season of the MX Player web series Flames was made available. On October 18 2019 the second season began airing. In the Indian online series Flames Rajat and Ishita are the centre of the plot. In the web series the lead roles are played by Ritvik Sahore Tanya Maniktala Sunakshi Grover and Shivam Kakar.
Arun Kumar is the producer and Apoorv Singh Karki is the director of the Flames online series. The whole Flames web series cast is shown here. After appearing in both seasons of the online series Flames she greatly increased in popularity and was recognized for her acting abilities.
