Manish Malhotra Quick Info
Height5 ft 10 in
Weight75 kg
Date of BirthDecember 5, 1966
Zodiac SignSagittarius
Eye ColorDark Brown

Manish Malhotra is an Indian model (former) and fashion designer who is best known for creating costumes for films like Rangeela (1995), Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998), Mohabbatein (2000), Dil To Pagal Hai (1997), etc. Additionally, he is also renowned for his elegant bridal wear collections. He has more than 3 million followers on Twitter, more than 6 million followers on Instagram, more than 2 million followers on Facebook, and more than 100k subscribers on YouTube.

Born Name

Manish Malhotra

Nick Name

Manish

Sun Sign

Sagittarius

Born Place

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Residence

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Nationality

Indian

Education

Manish attended Sacred Heart Boys School in Mumbai. He also studied Arts at Elphinstone College.

Occupation

Fashion Designer, Model

Family

  • Father – Suraj Malhotra (Died in 2019)
  • Others – Punit Malhotra (Nephew) (Director), Karuna Dhawan (Cousin Sister), Varun Dhawan (Nephew) (Son of Karuna) (Actor)

Build

Average

Height

5 ft 10 in or 178 cm

Weight

75 kg or 165.5 lbs

Boyfriend / Spouse

Manish has dated –

  • Karan Johar – RUMOR

    • Race / Ethnicity

    Asian (Indian)

    Hair Color

    Black

    Eye Color

    Dark Brown

    Sexual Orientation

    Manish is speculated to be gay.

    However, he has never disclosed his sexual orientation publicly.

    Distinctive Features

    Small mole on the right side of his nose

    Brand Endorsements

    Manish has endorsed the following brands –

    • Love & Care (Fabric Wash Brand) (2019)
    • G Suite (2016)
    • Fashionista
    • British Asian Trust
    • Siyaram (2012)
    • Alchymi By Hindware
    • Vivo (2018)
    • La Opala
    • Angel! Foundation
    • Chivas Alchemy
    • Dulux

    Religion

    Hinduism

    Manish Malhotra Favorite Things

    • Holiday Destination – Paris
    • Hotel – Four Seasons
    • Cuisines – Indian, Chinese
    • Perfume – Anything by Hermès
    • TV Shows – Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa, Gossip Girl
    • Street Foods – Samosa, Chaat
    • Showstopper – Kareena Kapoor

    Source – Outlook Traveller, Hindustan Times, Miss Malini

    Manish Malhotra Facts

  • When he revealed to his family that he wanted to become a fashion designer, his family’s first reaction was – “What do you want to become? Do you want to become a lady’s tailor?”
  • He is the first recipient of the Filmfare Award for ‘Best Costume Designer’ for his work in the blockbuster film, Rangeela (1995).
  • Manish and other Indian dignitaries like Kamal Haasan, Anoushka Shankar, Kapil Dev, Vikas Khanna, etc. were invited to meet Queen Elizabeth at Buckingham Palace to commemorate the ‘UK-India Year Of Culture’ event in February 2017.
  • He has dressed Hollywood celebs like Reese Witherspoon, Kylie Minogue, Jean-Claude Van Damme, and others. He had also created the wedding outfit of the Princess of Riyadh.
  • Manish designed the Indian sherwani worn by Michael Jackson during the singer’s first visit to India in 1996.
  • He has made financial contributions to numerous charities such as Pratham, Angel! Foundation, Oman Cancer Association, Save Our Tigers, Child Rights and You, Mijwan Welfare Society, etc.
  • He is close friends with several top Bollywood celebrities like Karan Johar, Kajol, Karisma Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor, Urmila Matondkar, etc.
  • In April 2021, it was revealed that he had been tested positive for COVID-19.

    • Featured Image by Manish Malhotra / Instagram

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