Manav Kaul

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Characters played by Manav Kaul

DSP Ridwaan Sayyed — Baramulla (2025)

A newly transferred DSP from Reasi, Ridwaan leads the investigation into the disappearances in Baramulla. He initially distrusts supernatural explanations and struggles to reconnect with Noorie after a traumatic hostage rescue, but ultimately accepts Gulnaar’s discoveries and confronts the militant network threatening the children.

Jimmy Panjabi — Badla (2019)

Jimmy Panjabi is Naina Sethi’s lawyer who hires the genuine Badal Gupta to assist with her defence. He also falsifies an alibi that temporarily satisfies the police after Rani connects Naina’s car to her son’s disappearance. His legal support helps Naina avoid suspicion before the larger deception is revealed.

Kabir (segment 'Ankahi') — Ajeeb Daastaans (2021)

Kabir is a deaf photographer whom Natasha meets at a gallery. He forms a strong emotional and physical connection with her, hoping their relationship may become permanent. After Natasha returns home, Kabir follows her and tries to confess his love, but sees her choose renewed closeness with Rohan and Samaira.

Bishakh "Bittu" Joshi — Kai Po Che! (2013)

Bittu is Omkar's uncle, a Hindu politician who funds Omkar's father's temple and provides major financial help for the friends' mall shop. After losing an election, he sends pilgrims toward Ayodhya and later encourages Omkar's desire for revenge, becoming a central force in the communal violence.

Iqbal Qasim — Jolly LLB 2 (2017)

Victim in the sequel. Killed by Inspector Singh in a fabricated encounter shortly after his wedding to Hina. His death is officially misrepresented as a terrorist neutralization, but it is later revealed he was an innocent man. His case forces Jolly to uncover the truth about identity fraud and police brutality.

Ashok Dubey — Tumhari Sulu (2017)

Ashok Dubey is Sulu's husband and Pranav's father, working as a manager in a difficult tailoring firm. He initially resents Sulu's radio job and takes his workplace frustrations home, but ultimately supports her, reconciles with her, and manages the tiffin business she creates.

Sundar — Daayen Ya Baayen (2010)

A supportive character who collaborates with Basant to help Ramesh locate his car after it is seized and subsequently stolen.

Flight Lt. Ram — 1971 (2007)

An Indian POW who arrives at Chaklala by truck and helps steal a guard's ID. During the escape he shoots Colonel Shakoor and afterward destroys many search vehicles by detonating a grenade on himself, sacrificing his life so the comrades can continue toward the Indian border.

Career Overview

Manav Kaul has 38 screen credits in a career dating back to 1998. Their work is anchored in the Jolly LLB Collection universe with 1 titles. Signature works include Baramulla, Real Kashmir Football Club, Chaar Phool Hain Aur Duniya Hai. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
38
Birth Date
1976-12-19
Birth Place
India

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q11766987), public domain (CC0).