Omkar Das Manikpuri

Biography

Omkar Das Manikpuri is an Indian stage and film actor who began his career at 17 as a performer in folk theatre called Nacha. He joined the Naya Theatre company, co-founded by Habib Tanvir, and made his Hindi film debut with Peepli Live (2010) under Aamir Khan productions. Known for his roles in "Pyar Mein Thoda Twist" (2022), Lakhma in "Newton" (2017), Manikpuri has brought distinctive energy to his performances, blending traditional theatre with contemporary cinema.