Who was Manjul Sinha?

Manjul Sinha was an famous Indian television director and writer, best known for Zindagi Khatti Meethi (2015), Khamosh (1986), and Yeh Jo Hai Zindagi (1984). He successfully established himself as a notable figure in Indian television.

Personal Information

Full Name	Manjul Sinha
Born	1858 Patna, Bihar, India
Died	January 15, 2025 (aged 67) Goa, India
Nationality	India
Alma Mater	Sainik School Tilaiya Film and Television Institute of India (FTII)
Occupations	Television Director, Writer
Spouse	Vineeta
Children	Karan (son) Simone (daughter)

Early Life and Education

Manjul Sinha was born in 1858 in Bihar, India, into a family with a deep-rooted interest in films. He grew up in Patna, where his family owned a cinema hall and was involved in film distribution and Bhojpuri films.

He completed his high school education at Sainik School Tilaiya in Patna, later graduating from the prestigious Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) in Pune in 1977. After completing his studies, he moved to Bombay (now Mumbai) to pursue a career in direction.

Career

He directed numerous small television advertisements in his early career, but his big break came with the sitcom Yeh Jo Hai Zindagi, which became one of the first successful sitcoms on Indian television. The show's popularity was such that cinema halls would often be empty during its half-hour broadcast on Friday nights. He continued to make notable contributions to television with other shows like Yeh Hai Mumbai Meri Jaan, Zindagi Khatti Meethi, and Khamosh.

Awards

Sinha was included on the panel of judges for the 29th Radio and Television Advertising Practitioners' Association of India (RAPA) awards in 2004.

Death

Manjul Sinha was married to Vineeta. The couple has a son, Karan, and a daughter, Simone. He died on January 15, 2025, from a massive heart attack while holidaying with his family in Goa. His friend, producer Ashoke Pandit, mourned his death on social media.

His dedication to the craft and his ability to nurture talent made him a respected figure among his peers. His legacy lives on through his contributions to Indian television and the many lives he touched throughout his career. His storytelling, direction, and mentorship left an indelible mark on the industry, and he will be fondly remembered by those who knew him and by those who enjoyed his work.