As an actor and performer, Manish is multi-faceted. But sooner than the newest show in his kitty - "India's Got Talent 4", we asked him about his biggest talent.
"It is the best way I talk," he replied, adding: "Making sense out of nonsense is my strength, and it does take numerous effort to do it. I REALLY LIKE talking, I WILL make fun of anybody without meaning to hurt anyone. I ACTUALLY think this is my strength."
He feels his job because the host of reality shows, live events and award functions is challenging.
"People think it is vitally easy to move on stage and just talk. But it isn't like we will just go and stick with a script. You will need to innovate and improvise. We have now some brilliant writers in all shows, but one should be careful to not offend anyone.
"If Mr. Amitabh Bachchan is present for a show, we cannot crack any and each joke on him. There should be limited mazaak (humour) and masti (fun). In spite of Shah Rukh Khan, the limit of the masti needs to be kept in mind," added the 30-year-old, who was a radio jockey earlier.
Manish got his first major break as an anchor with "Wheel Ghar Ghar Mein". Post that, he replaced Jay Bhanushali as anchor on Zee TV's dance reality show "Dance India Dance", or even anchored "Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Singing Superstar". He's currently hosting the fifth season of dance reality show "Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa".
A Delhiite, Manish have been in Mumbai since 2005. He stepped into the acting world with TV show "Ghost Bana Dost", and followed it up with shows like "Chhoona Hai Aasmaan", "Radhaa Ki Betiyaan Kuch Kar Dikhayengi" and "Pyaar Mein Twist".
He doesn't wish to venture into non-fiction content again.
"I do not want to demean fiction shows. But I LIKE doing what I'M currently doing. I'M what I'M on reality shows and concerts. Fiction shows aren't creatively satisfying for me. I DID NOT enjoy them much," he said.
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