Manish Wadhwa is an acclaimed Indian actor with a strong theatre background, which he views as the foundation of his versatile acting career. A former "Best Actor of the University," he began his professional journey in Mumbai's theatre scene with comedy shows like Khatta Meetha.

Wadhwa has since become a recognised face on both television and film. He is particularly known for his portrayal of impactful mythological and historical figures, such as Chanakya in Chandragupta Maurya and Kans in Paramavatar Shri Krishna. In recent years, his role as the menacing Major General Hamid Iqbal in the film Gadar 2 earned him significant recognition.