Manjot Singh
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| Manjot Singh in 2025 | |
| Born | 07 July 1992 (age 33) New Delhi, India |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Education | Hillwoods Academy, New Delhi |
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| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Known for | Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye!, Student of the Year, Fukrey series |
| Notable works | Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye!, Fukrey, Student of the Year, Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon 2, Dream Girl |
| Awards | Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actor |
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| Religion | Sikhism |
| Website | See below |
Manjot Singh is an Indian Bollywood actor best known for his roles in Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye!, Student of the Year, and the Fukrey film series. His debut performance brought him early recognition, and Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye. won him the Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actor. He starred with Kapil Sharma in Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon 2 in 2025.
Early Life & Education
Manjot Singh was born on 7 July 1992 in New Delhi into a Punjabi Sikh family. He finished his education at New Delhi's Hillwoods Academy. He had never performed before, not even in school plays, but he later became interested in acting and eventually entered the film industry through auditions.
Career
Manjot Singh began his acting career with Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye! (2008). Director Dibakar Banerjee insisted on casting him despite his lack of acting experience. He won the Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actor for his portrayal of the younger version of the main character, which was highly praised by critics.
After receiving this recognition, he studied the mannerisms of actor Abhay Deol to fit the role while training in a Manali workshop. He took part in Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi Level 3, a reality show, in 2010.
He later starred in Udaan (2012) and Pure Punjabi (2012), a Punjabi musical drama. Manjot's performance as Dimpy in Student of the Year (2012) helped him become more well-known.
He played Lali again in Fukrey Returns (2017) and Fukrey 3 (2023) after starring in the sleeper hit Fukrey in 2013. Additionally, he made a brief appearance in Phone Bhoot (2022) as Lali.
He performed in Dream Girl and Penalty in 2019. He appeared briefly in Student of the Year 2 that same year, once more as Dimpy.
Alongside Kapil Sharma, KRK, Manjot Singh, and other cast members, Manjot made an appearance in Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon 2 in 2025. He made a comeback to mainstream comedy cinema with this movie.
Notable Works
- Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye! (2008)
- Student of the Year (2012)
- Fukrey (2013)
- Fukrey Returns (2017)
- Fukrey 3 (2023)
- Penalty (2019)
- Dream Girl (2019)
- Cameos: Phone Bhoot (2022), Student of the Year 2 (2019)
- Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon 2
Achievements and Recognition
Manjot Singh is highly regarded for his comedic timing and organic acting style. He won the Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actor for his breakthrough performance in Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye!. He is well-known for his roles in popular franchises like Fukrey and youth-oriented movies. His performance in Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon 2 in 2025 strengthened his position in Bollywood ensemble casts and increased his popularity in the comedy genre.