Showing posts with label Maniesh Paul wife. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Maniesh Paul wife. Show all posts
Birthday letters from my kids are the most special-Maniesh Paul
8:30 AM
Syeda Eba Fatima (HINDUSTAN TIMES; August 3, 2023)
Every year, Maniesh Paul looks forward to his birthday for a very special reason — handwritten notes from his loved ones. The actor-host, who turns 42 today, shares, “My mum writes a letter to me on my birthday every year and that has been the most precious gift. And now, my kids — Saisha (12) and Yuvann (7) — do it, too. I feel so special reading what they write... like I am the best father!”
While his kids have learnt this from their grandmother, Paul credits his wife, Sanyukta, for ensuring the ritual is carried forward. “She makes the effort and pushes our children to write something nice every year. Gifts toh koi bhi de sakta hai, but aise personalised letters sab nahin dete,” the actor, seen recently in Rafuchakkar, gushes.
Handwritten notes, Paul adds, have always had a special place in his heart: “I have a collection of around 200 letters. Sanyukta once got a book made for me, which had letters from all my friends. Not just that, she got me letters from my school teachers and principal, too!”
While Paul admits that the childlike excitement around birthdays isn’t there anymore, he says his kids make up for it. “My family is always very excited. Every year, they do something special, and I sense something this time, too. I have been told not to go to certain rooms and not open any parcels if they arrive!” he quips.
All actors fear gaining weight. I was worried about being unable to shed it-Maniesh Paul
8:49 AM
From indulging in sweets to gain weight for Rafuchakkar, to living on grilled chicken to lose it all, Maniesh Paul on the journey
Sonia Lulla (MID-DAY; July 19, 2023)
For someone who has adhered to a high-octane exercise regimen for a major part of his career, taking on the task of getting “out-of-shape” for a web series was significantly daunting. “I was petrified,” says Maniesh Paul, who gained 10 kilos for the show that sees him as a simpleton accused of being a con man.
“They wanted me to gain weight to come across as someone who [could not be a con man]. All actors fear gaining weight. I was worried about being unable to shed it. Also, in recent times, there is a fear of the things that are happening to people while exercising at the gym,” says Paul, adding that, considering the “mental state that I am in”, he was willing to take on challenges for his cinematic acts.
“I’d rather become the character than look good [on screen]. If the part needed me to gain or shed weight, or go bald, I’d be okay with that.”
As is with actors who are tasked with piling on several kilos, Paul put his cardiovascular and weight-training regimen to a standstill, and hit pause on his monitored meal plans to enjoy a phase of indulgence. “My calorie intake increased significantly and I began to eat everything that I should not. It was amazing; I had meetha, makhan, and other desserts. Since my body reacts quickly to exercise, I barely trained during this phase.” But while his palate continued to be satiated, Paul grew fairly uncomfortable with his paunch.
“Because I am not used to carrying it, I couldn’t even wear my shoes. I started wearing loose clothes so that nobody would know. They’d say, ‘You’re becoming bigger [more muscular]’. But, they couldn’t see my paunch. When they saw it on screen, it served as an element of surprise.”
Evidently then, Paul was eager to return to routine when he had to torch the additional fat. “When I had to return to train, I’d wake up at 4:30 am, and be in the gym at 5:30. My meals were professionally monitored so that I could shed fat and gain [muscle mass]. When I am on a regimen, my meals are taken care of [by a chef], who meets the requirements set by my trainer. He even dictates how much water I must have. When it comes to training the body, I believe it is made in the kitchen. As a Dilli ka ladka, [it was tough to be told] to not eat more than 2,500 calories. But, if a goal is set, I will stick to it,” says the actor, who also stopped consuming sugar for three months.
“When I am on a regimen, I usually consume six meals a day. I had a lot of grilled chicken to shed the weight. If I am working on a project, I turn to salads. I love eggs, and will increase its intake as well. I enjoy vegetable juices too.” Over four days of weight-training sessions each week, Paul focusses on lifting moderately heavy weights, because “if I can see results while lifting 20 kilos alone, I am happy with that”.
A fair share of free-hand exercises, including pull-ups and push-ups, make up his training sessions. “On the other three days, I take to cardio exercises.” He credits his wife Sanyukta for enabling him to keep up his peak performance. “My wife gets worried, because I am always hyper. She ensures I undergo a blood test regularly. In fact, I don’t even know when the concerned person will arrive for the test. Every five months, she will schedule one. There’s no heroism in saying, ‘Nothing will happen to me’, because, after COVID-19, a lot has changed with people’s health.”
Paul’s top fitness tips
- Cardio is important. You don’t need to run, but, a 45-minute walk is [important]. It’s the best thing that you can do for yourself. You may not be able to lift, but you can walk. My father is 76-years old, and he continues to do it.
- Monitor your intake of sweets. You can’t even [comprehend] how detrimental sugar is.
- Health check-ups are important.
The Coronavirus experience has taught me to be extra careful-Maniesh Paul
7:56 AM
Riya Sharma (BOMBAY TIMES; December 26, 2020)
Earlier this month, Maniesh Paul tested positive for Coronavirus. He then took to social media to inform his fans about contracting the virus. The actor, who has now recovered, shares, “I was shooting for JugJugg Jeeyo in Chandigarh, and when I came back, I took a test and got to know I was positive. I only had a sore throat, but as a precautionary measure, I keep getting myself tested since I travel and shoot a lot. When I tested positive, I got my family checked as well. They also tested positive. So, my wife, both kids and I were together at home. That was like a blessing in disguise, and we were all taking care of each other.”
Maniesh adds that he followed everything his doctors asked him to. “They have been really good to me. And I want to tell others that don’t take it lightly, but don’t get scared either. It is okay if you test positive, but also don’t take it like ‘kuchh nahi hai, theek ho jayega’. Just follow what the doctors are saying, and everything is going to be fine,” he adds.
Recovering from COVID-19 has taught Maniesh to be more cautious. He says, “I have always been careful, but one has to be extra careful,” He mentions that his family in Gurgaon was also worried. “My mother was really worried and she wanted to be with us. She would video call me every day and cry saying, ‘Main aa nahi paa rahi’ you know how mothers are! But jaise hi report aayi that we were all COVID negative, there was a celebration,” he shares.
Maniesh, who is already back on the sets, says, “My message to everyone for New Year’s is that I know we all really want to party, but be careful. Follow all the norms, that is very important. Whatever the authorities are saying, please follow that.”
Maniesh Paul celebrates his birthday with underprivileged kids
8:14 AM
Chaya Unnikrishnan (DNA; August 3, 2019)
For Maniesh Paul, his birthday becomes special when he can do something for the people around him. A couple of years ago, TV’s popular host brought in his birthday at an old-age home in Gurgaon by spending time with them and gifting them necessary items. One year, he was at a Gurudwara where he served as a volunteer serving langar that day. This time, since the Sultan of Stage, as he is called by his fans, would be in Singapore on a holiday with his family, he decided to celebrate his big day in advance. As he has a huge following among kids, thanks to his show Science of Stupid, Maniesh decided to celebrate it with children.
On July 31, the actor took around 40 underprivileged children from an NGO to an entertainment hub where he played with them and treated them with goodies. “I feel good spending time with as many people as I can, and I always want to do something special on my birthday. This year, the idea came from the NGO, who got in touch with me and I was more than willing. Kids really like me, touch wood. My show Science Of Stupid was quite a hit with them,” says Maniesh, who played cricket and video games with the children.
And for once, the host found himself on the other side of the spectrum with the kids questioning him non-stop. “They were really chatty and wanted to know all kinds of things about me,” laughs Maniesh, adding, “They asked me how I was as a kid, did I play pranks, how was I as a student, etc. One kid wanted to know about my journey from Delhi to Mumbai! I told him, 'Look at your size and look at your question’. I was impressed that they knew so much about me. I even questioned the teachers if they had prepared them, but I was told, the children were excited to ask. I had a wonderful time with them,” he says.
When asked about his holiday plans, Maniesh said his wife Sanyukta was keen that he take a couple of days off. “It is a short holiday and I know my wife has planned surprises for me. Even my daughter, Saisha, has been giving me a small gift daily since the past 15 days. She plays treasure hunt and after I solve a clue, I get a gift. I do that for my wife every year and she has taken it from there. My cousin from Singapore told me she called him and has planned something there, too, and I look forward to it,” smiles the actor, signing off.
I didn’t even talk to my wife while filming Black Briefcase-Maniesh Paul
7:55 AM
Chaya Unnikrishnan (DNA; August 17, 2018)
Maniesh Paul will be seen in a short film titled Black Briefcase, for the first time. The popular TV host, known for his gift of the gab, has absolutely no dialogues in it. Moreover, he essays the role of a man, who faces a moral dilemma when entrusted with a mission to carry out blasts in the city. Maniesh shares his experience of attempting such an intense role.
What prompted you to do Black Briefcase?
I was looking for something to try and reinvent myself. Actually, whatever films I have done till now, I have tried to be different. Even on TV, though I have been hosting shows, I always try to create variety and that’s the reason I’ve been anchoring for so long. My brother Vevek Paul and I have produced Black Briefcase under our banner Cinemaddicts9. We decided ki hum kuchh alag film banayenge where I play a grey character. That’s when my brother met director Kartik Singh on a flight. The latter was the one who came up with the idea of this short.
You are known for your one-liners, but in this film you have no dialogues!
(Laughs) Initially, my character was supposed to have some dialogues, but we decided against that. We thought that I should just emote without any lines. Frankly, I love to talk, but while shooting, I told people on the sets not to converse with me. If I did, then punches nikal aate and I didn’t want to do that, I wanted to be in character. I didn’t even talk to my wife while filming. I told her I won’t be calling her from the sets. She is always a huge support for me. So, she would just message me asking if all was fine and tell me to focus on my work.
You play a grey character for the first time in this film. Was it difficult?
Obviously, it wasn’t easy, but it wasn’t difficult either. I did not prep for four or five months. But, yes, so far, the films that I’ve done have been light and funny. This was in a different zone. First, I had to work on my look. I like to dress dapper and wear suits, etc. And my hair is always in place. But for Black Briefcase, I had to sport a grungy, unkempt look. I shopped for clothes from places like Sadar Bazaar in Delhi. Also, I didn’t take a bath for a few days. My character had to look tired and haggard. I know one can achieve that look with make-up, but I wanted it to be realistic. Even the body language of a person who hasn’t slept is different. So, I napped only for an hour or so for four days. I didn’t use my vanity van and did not want any luxury on the sets. So, I sat on the stairs of shops in the lanes of Delhi where we shot. I just wanted to be in character. And as an actor, I enjoyed the process.
You are also hosting Indian Idol for the first time. How is the experience?
I’m having a really good time and even the show is getting good feedback. Judges ke saath, I’m having a lot of fun. But the show is all about singing and this time, we have got brilliant singers. They are on another level. What’s more, I sometimes join the participants in singing, too. In fact, recently, Gurdas Maan had visited the sets. I’m his huge fan. I have grown up on his songs and my mom is also a big fan. On the show, he was going to sing Ki Banu Duniya Da. When I told him it’s my favourite song, he said ‘Aap bhi gaao mere saath’. No one in the team knew about it and when I joined him, it was a big surprise for everybody on the sets.
You have become the official host of Salman Khan’s Da-Bangg The Tour...
(Cuts in) Yes, all of us on the tour have become like a family. I shared a great rapport with everyone, be it Katrina (Kaif) or Jacqueline (Fernandez). The videos have gone viral. Bhai, of course, has always been a huge support and I’ve learnt a lot from him. I got a call to host his Da-Bangg show when I was anchoring Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa. At that time, I had fractured my hand and was using a sling. Naturally, I panicked and told the team about my condition. They said, ‘Don’t worry, this will happen next year, too’. I was overjoyed and decided that if I’ve to go with Salman sir, I’ve to not only be as fit as him but also build my physique in such a way that I’m able to go on the stage shirtless like him! Touch wood, he loves my work and is a major inspiration for me to be fit.
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