Giaa Manek


Giaa Manek is an Indian actress known for working in Hindi television. She is best known for her roles in television shows, Star Plus's Saath Nibhaana Saathiya, SAB TV's Jeannie Aur Juju and Star Bharat's Tera Mera Saath Rahe. In 2012, she had participated in the dance reality show Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 5. In 2014, she was also a part of Box Cricket League Season 1.
Before venturing into the television industry, she played a minor role in the 2010 Hindi comedy film Na Ghar Ke Na Ghaat Ke.

Early life

Manek was born on 18 February 1986 in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. She is of Gujarati descent.

Career

Manek started her career in 2010, when she joined the cast of Saath Nibhaana Saathiya as Gopi. She faced a scheduling difficulty in 2012 when she was offered a spot on the dance reality show Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 5 on Colors TV. Balancing the demands of the dance show with her ongoing role in Saath Nibhaana Saathiya proved challenging, ultimately leading to her decision to leave the soap opera.
In 2012, she participated in a reality show Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 5 and post the show was cast on Jeannie Aur Juju as Jeannie. In 2019, she was temporarily cast on Zee TV's Mahmohini as Gopika. From 2021 to 2022, she played the role of Gopika Modi in the show Tera Mera Saath Rahe, the reboot series of Saath Nibhaana Saathiya.

Filmography

Films

Television

Accolades

YearAwardCategoryWorkResult
2011Indian Television Academy AwardsBest Actress Saath Nibhaana SaathiyaWon
2011BIG Star Entertainment AwardsMost Entertaining Television Actor - FemaleSaath Nibhaana SaathiyaWon
2012Indian Telly AwardsBest Actress in a Lead RoleSaath Nibhaana SaathiyaWon
2013Indian Telly AwardsBest Actress in Comedy RoleJeannie Aur JujuWon