Manya Pathak (born 16 January 1985) is an Indian actress and entrepreneur. She is known for her role in

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's series ''Dilli Darlings''. She has featured as lead in more than ten music videos for various labels, including T-Series and Zee Music. She acted as lead actress in award-winning film ''Dvand'' (2021). Pathak represented India and walked the Red Carpet at 2022 Festival de Cannes. She has featured in many international magazines, walked ramps for many National and International brands. Pathak is also the brand ambassador for many designers and jewellery brands. Pathak is a trained

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and kathak dancer. She is also a TEDx Speaker.

Early life

Manya Pathak was born to Father AP Pathak and mother Manju Pathak. Manya Pathak did her schooling from

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. She is an Engineering graduate from PESIT, Bangalore. She did her MBA from Symbiosis International University, Pune.

Personal life

Pathak has one younger sister. She is married to Prateek Chaturvedi from Lucknow. Chturvedi has done Engineering from Army Institute of Technology Pune in Electronics and MBA from IIM Calcutta. Chturvedi has established Microbrewery industry in India. Chturvedi is the co-founder of India's first microbrewery Doolally, Delhi's first microbrewery Ministry of beer and is presently working as COO India for BrewDog India.

Corporate life and entrepreneur career

Pathak has 10+ years of Corporate Experience in companies like L'Oréal , Microsoft, Vodafone, HP,

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. She left microsoft to start her entrepreneurial journey along with her husband.She along with her husband started Delhi's first microbrewery Ministry of Beer. She is the only female entrepreneur to set up and brew craft beer in India. Pathak is also the co-owner of Clinque microbrewery and restaurant.

Acting career

Pathak started her acting career with the

's reality show Dilli Darlings. She has worked in numerous music videos. Manya has starred in the movie ''Dvand'' which was released on

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. She made her debut at Cannes red carpet in 2022. Pathak also attended

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Platinum Jubilee Celebration in London. On this occasion Pathak expressed her gratitude.

Filmography

Television

Films

Music videos

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Pathak, Manya 1985 births Living people Actresses from New Delhi Indian film actresses Actresses in Hindi television 21st-century Indian actresses Indian television actresses Actresses in Hindi cinema