Giaa Manek is an

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actress known for working in Hindi television. She is best known for her roles in television shows,

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'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

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comedy film ''

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Early life

Manek was born on 18 February 1986 in

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. She is of

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descent.

Career

Manek started her career in 2010, when she joined the cast of ''

'' 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

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. Balancing the demands of the dance show with her ongoing role in ''

'' 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 ''

'' as Jeannie. In 2019, she was temporarily cast on

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's ''Mahmohini'' as Gopika. From 2021 to 2022, she is playing the role of Gopika Modi in the show '' Tera Mera Saath Rahe'', the reboot series of ''

''.

Filmography

Films

Television

Accolades

References

External links

* * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Manek, Giaa Living people Place of birth missing (living people) Indian television actresses Gujarati actresses 1986 births