Manish Goel is set to join the popular show Anupamaa, with speculation suggesting he may portray Raahi’s biological father, though details about his role are still under wraps. His rugged appearance, resembling Anuj Kapadia’s look during a past time leap, has piqued audience interest. The ongoing wedding of Raahi and Prem adds excitement to the storyline. Goel’s career has had its share of struggles before achieving recognition, with previous roles in numerous TV shows. Anupamaa continues to thrive under the lead of Rupali Ganguly, featuring an ensemble cast that includes Adrija Roy and Shivam Khajuria.
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Although specifics about Manish Goel’s character in Anupamaa are not yet revealed, there is a buzz that he may be portraying Raahi’s biological father.
Manish Goel’s appearance strikingly resembles Anuj Kapadia’s during Anupamaa’s time leap. {Photo Credit: Instagram)
Anupamaa continues to engage viewers with Rupali Ganguly at the helm, despite changes in its cast. The current wedding of Raahi and Prem, portrayed by Adrija Roy and Shivam Khajuria, has brought additional intrigue to the narrative, yet fans are keenly anticipating surprise developments. Recent reports indicate that beloved TV actor Manish Goel will be joining the series, promising heightened drama. While details regarding his character are scarce, there are suggestions he may be playing Raahi’s biological father, although this is not confirmed.
Leaked images of Manish Goel’s new look have piqued curiosity, highlighting his rugged appearance—wearing a jail uniform with long hair and a beard—which bears a close resemblance to Anuj Kapadia’s transformation during the show’s time leap last year. At that time, Gaurav Khanna’s character was shown as a homeless individual. Goel’s look suggests a troubled past involving incarceration, and his arrival is poised to disrupt the relationships between the Shah and Kothari families.
Before becoming part of Anupamaa, Manish Goel had a prominent presence in numerous popular television series, such as Just Mohabbat, CID, Ghar Ek Mandir, Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii, and Mehndi Tere Naam Ki, among others. In an interview with ETimes, Goel reflected on the challenges he faced throughout his career, revealing it was not an easy path to recognition as an actor.
He shared, “When I arrived in Mumbai 25 years ago, I encountered difficulties due to my complexion. I was dark and not conventionally attractive. Therefore, I accepted every opportunity I got, whether it involved being slapped multiple times in a scene, playing the lead actor’s best friend, or working as a background artist in commercials. My life changed with the success of my music video Dil Le Gayi Kudi (1998), which led to significant roles in several TV shows. I went through 100 auditions within three years and ultimately secured the antagonist role in Ayushman Bhava. That moment shifted the path of my career.”
In addition to Rupali Ganguly, Adrija Roy, and Shivam Khajuria, Anupamaa features a talented ensemble cast, including Alpana Buch, Arvind Vaidya, Manish Naggdev, Miloni Kapadia, Krutika Desai, Varun Kasturia, and Zalak Desai in pivotal roles.