Manraj Singh
Manraj Singh Sharma | |
|---|---|
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2014–present |
| Known for | Romil & Jugal |
Manraj Singh Sharma is an Indian theatre and television actor. He is best known for portraying the role of Jugal in the romantic web series Romil & Jugal (2017). He has appeared in several Hindi television and digital series, including Bade Achhe Lagte Hain 2, Qayamat Ki Raat, and Kehne Ko Humsafar Hain.
Early life
Manraj Singh Sharma is an alumnus of the Drama School Mumbai.[1] He has stated that he believes more in spirituality than organized religion.[2]
Career
Sharma began his acting journey in theatre before transitioning to television. He made his small-screen debut in 2014 with Yeh Dil Sun Raha Hai, produced by Balaji Telefilms.
In 2017, he gained recognition for his portrayal of Jugal in ALTBalaji’s web series Romil & Jugal, which explored a same-sex love story. A reviewer praised his performance for its sensitive and realistic approach.[3]
Following this, Sharma appeared in a number of Hindi television shows including Kaleerein, Kehne Ko Humsafar Hain, and Qayamat Ki Raat. From 2021 to 2023, he portrayed Shubham Kapoor in Bade Achhe Lagte Hain 2 on Sony TV.[4]
In 2025, Sharma took on the role of Harshvardhan in the television series Tumm Se Tumm Tak.[5]
He has also spoken about the importance of inclusivity and diversity in Indian television storytelling.[6]
Personal life
In an interview, Sharma opened up about coping with the loss of his father, sharing that the grief has deeply influenced his emotional growth as an actor.[7]
Filmography
Television and web series
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Yeh Dil Sun Raha Hai | Nrigank | Recurring role |
| 2017 | Romil & Jugal | Jugal | Main role |
| 2017 | Pyaar Tune Kya Kiya | Wasim | Episode role |
| 2018–2019 | Kehne Ko Humsafar Hain | Arya | Recurring role |
| 2018 | Qayamat Ki Raat | Aman Singh Sooryavanshi | Recurring role |
| 2018 | Kaleerein | Sunny Kapoor | Recurring role |
| 2019 | Abhay | Rohit | Episode role |
| 2021–2023 | Bade Achhe Lagte Hain 2 | Shubham Kapoor | Supporting role |
| 2025 | Tumm Se Tumm Tak | Harshvardhan |
References
- ^ "Manraj Singh Sharma portfolio". Behance. Retrieved 7 October 2025.
- ^ "Manraj Singh Sharma: It's high time Indian television embraced inclusivity more strongly". The Times of India. Retrieved 7 October 2025.
- ^ "Romil & Jugal Review". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 7 October 2025.
- ^ "Bade Achhe Lagte Hain 2 cast and characters". India Today. Retrieved 7 October 2025.
- ^ "Manraj Singh Sharma on embracing complexity in Tumm Se Tumm Tak: "Never played someone this emotionally volatile yet driven"". The Times of India. Retrieved 7 October 2025.
- ^ "Manraj Singh Sharma: It's high time Indian television embraced inclusivity more strongly". The Times of India. Retrieved 7 October 2025.
- ^ "Manraj Singh Sharma struggles to get over grief after father's death". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 7 October 2025.
External links
- Manraj Singh at IMDb
- Manraj Singh on Twitter