Biography & Overview
Manish Goel is an Indian television and film actor whose career spans several decades. Born in New Delhi, he became widely recognised for playing Tilak Chopra in the Star Plus serial Bhabhi and for appearances in popular shows including Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii, Kasautii Zindagii Kay, Ghar Ek Mandir, Devi, Nimki Vidhayak, Tantra and Anupamaa. Beyond scripted television, he has participated in reality programmes such as Nach Baliye with his wife, actress Poonam Narula, and won Welcome – Baazi Mehmaan Nawazi Ki in 2013. In October 2026, he entered Bigg Boss 20 as the season's first wildcard contestant.
Tilak Chopra in Bhabhi; Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii; Kasautii Zindagii Kay; Anupamaa; Welcome – Baazi Mehmaan Nawazi Ki; Bigg Boss 20
Personal Information
- Full Name
- Manish Goel
- Birthplace
- New Delhi, Delhi, India
- Date of Birth
- August 26, 1975
- Religion
- Hinduism (reported)
- Hobbies
- Dancing; acting; performing; spending time with family
Physical Statistics
- Height
- 5 ft 9 in (reported)
- Weight
- 70 kg (reported; approximate)
- Eye Color
- Brown (reported)
- Hair Color
- Black (reported)
Education & Qualifications
Completed Class 12 (reported); further qualification not confirmed
Schools
Father Agnel School
New Delhi
School listed in biographical profiles
he has also discussed completing Class 12 at Kendriya Vidyalaya
Family & Relationships
- Mother
- Kusum Goel
- Spouse / Partner
- Poonam Narula
- Spouse / Partner
- actress
- Child
- Aryaveer Goel
- Child
- Maliha Goel
- Sister
- Meghna Goel Sharma
Career Milestones & Awards
1996 — Debut Year
Notable Works & Projects
Azaan
2026Short film project reported
Bigg Boss 20
2026Wildcard contestant
Welcome – Baazi Mehmaan Nawazi Ki
2013Winner of celebrity cooking reality show
BIG Memsaab
2012Hosted reality show
Hum Phirr Milein Na Milein
2009Film
Zara Nachke Dikha
2008Dance reality show
Ustaadon Ka Ustaad
2008Reality television
Nach Baliye Season 1
2005Reality dance show with Poonam Narula
Bhabhi
2002Played Tilak Chopra
Kasautii Zindagii Kay
2001Hindi television drama
Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii
2000Hindi television drama
C.I.D.
1998Television series
Ghar Ek Mandir
Hindi television series
Nimki Vidhayak
Hindi television series
Tantra
Hindi television series
Hamari Wali Good News
Hindi television series
Anupamaa
Hindi television series
Awards & Honors
Welcome – Baazi Mehmaan Nawazi Ki
2013BIG Magic
Won the celebrity cooking reality show
Nach Baliye Season 1
2005Star Plus
Finished as runner-up with wife Poonam Narula
Favorites & Preferences
Modak and festive foods associated with Ganesh Chaturthi (not confirmed as a personal favourite)
Mumbai (inferred from long-term professional base; not a confirmed favourite destination)
Poonam Narula
Hindi cinema (specific favourite films not verified)
Lesser-Known Facts & Trivia
- 1Manish Goel began pursuing acting after playing Lord Ram in a school performance
- 2He attended acting classes in Mumbai in the early 1990s
- 3He is married to actress Poonam Narula
- 4The couple appeared together on Nach Baliye Season 1 and finished as runners-up
- 5He won Welcome – Baazi Mehmaan Nawazi Ki in 2013
- 6He played Tilak Chopra in Bhabhi
- 7He entered Bigg Boss 20 as its first wildcard contestant in October 2026
