Manimegalai is a popular television presenter and video jockey from India, who has been working in the Tamil television industry for nearly 12 years. She began hosting shows on Sun Network in 2010 and later moved to Star Vijay in 2019.
Her outspoken nature and willingness to speak out against injustices have earned her a large following. If you want to know more about Manimegalai Biography then keep reading this article as we are going to discuss Manimegalai’s age.
Manimegalai Biography
Manimegalai was born on 7th May 1992, (Age: 32 years), she was born in Tiruppur district, Tamil Nadu. She has been a very prominent figure in the Tamil TV industry and with her media presence of over a decade, she has become a household name.
Full Name | Manimegalai |
Name in Tamil | மணிமேகலை |
Nick Name | Anchor Superstar, Mani |
Profession | Entertainer, Video Jockey, Television Presenter, YouTuber |
Age | 32 years |
Date of Birth | 7th May 1992 |
Mother Tongue | Tamil |
Nationality | Indian |
Zodiac/Sun Sign | Taurus |
HomeTown/Birthplace | Tiruppur, Tamil Nadu, India |
Current Address | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
Hobbies | Singing, Acting, Dance |
Email ID | [email protected] |
ManiMegalai Education, Qualification
Manimegalai studied up to class 3 in Coimbatore and then moved with her family to Chennai, where she continued her education at Santhosh Vidyalaya Matriculation School. Later that, she pursued a dual MBA in HR & Finance from SRM University, Vadapalani Campus. During her college days, she began her career as a video jockey on Sun Music.
School | St. John’s Matriculation Higher Secondary School Santhosh Vidyalaya Matriculation School |
College | SRM University |
Degree/Graduation | Master Of Business Administration, B.Sc.(Mathematics) |
Manimegalai Husband, Family
Manimegalai is married to Hussain, they got married in 2017, and Hussain is a choreographer.
Hussain & Manimegalai Love Story
Manimegalai got married to dance choreographer Hussain, which caused a stir among her fans. While many congratulated her, some trolled her, saying that she would convert to Islam soon. However, Manimegalai cleared the air and stated that she has no intention of converting and neither her husband nor his family is forcing her to do so. She also clarified that she will not change her name.
Manimegalai met Hussain in the year 2017 and fell in love with him. Despite her father’s initial disapproval of their relationship, they eventually got married in a registered marriage. Manimegalai’s family is supportive of her aspirations, and she plans to continue her career as an anchor. Although she has been getting acting offers in television and films, she is content with her current profession.
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Manimegalai Family
Manimegalai’s father’s name is Ramaayyappan and her mother’s name is Jothimani, her father is a businessman. She has a younger sibling Manimegalai’s brother’s name is Gunamani, who holds a degree in Visual Communications.
Parent’s Name | Father: Ramaayyappan Mother: Jothimani |
Siblings | Brother: Gunamani |
Relationship Status | Married |
Husband | Hussain (Choreographer) (m. 2017) |
Children | Yet to Update |
Physical Stats
Height in centimeters | 156 cm |
Height in meters | 1.56 m |
Height in Feet Inches | 5’2” |
Weight | 56 Kgs |
Eye Color | Black |
Hair Color | Black |
Manimegalai Career
Manimegalai started her career as a Video Jockey at the age of 17, hosting her first show called Super Hits on Sun Music in December 2009. She hosted several live shows and reality shows on Sun Music, including Franka Sollata, Black, and Kollywood Diaries. Her interviews with celebrities helped her gain fame as a television anchor.
In 2016, Manimegalai received the Best Anchor award from the World Human Integration Council. Her fans nicknamed her Anchor Superstar. After working with Sun Network for nine years, she left in January 2019 to participate in a reality show called Mr. and Mrs. Chinnathirai on Vijay Television with her husband, Hussain. The duo was awarded the 2nd runner-up position and received praise for their final performance.
After the reality show, Manimegalai hosted special shows and other reality shows on Vijay Television. She also appeared as a contestant on the cooking reality show Cooku with Comali, where her comedy timing was appreciated by viewers.
What happened to Manimegalai
Manimegalai, who played the role of a clown in the popular TV show Cuckoo with Comali, suddenly left the show. The reason for her departure is not clear, but some speculate that it was due to a conflict with the organizers of the event.
Although rumors circulated that she left because she was pregnant, it turns out that it was just a rumor. Manimegalai announced her departure on Instagram but did not mention the names of the organizers. The director of the show, Parthiv Mani, thanked her for her contributions. Overall, it appears that a conflict with the event organizers was the primary reason for her departure.
Manimegalai & Hussain YouTube
On 4th June 2020, Manimegalai and Hussain launched their YouTube channel called “Hussain Manimegalai“. Their channel quickly gained popularity, amassing over a million subscribers and 100 million total views within a year. In fact, one of their videos was even shared on YouTube India’s social media accounts. Their success was recognized with two awards for their channel in March 2021.
Manimegalai Vijay TV Shows
TV Show Name | Year |
Mr and Mrs Chinnathirai 1 | 2019 |
Thala Deepawali | 2019 |
Vijay Natchathira Kondattam | 2019 |
Kalakka Povathu Yaaru? Champions 2 | 2019-20 |
Cooku With Comali (Season 1) | 2019-20 |
Cooku With Comali (Season 2) | 2020-21 |
Bharathi Kannamma | 2020 |
Karthiyudan Ulavar Thirunal | 2020 |
Super Singer 8 | 2021 |
Kadhale Kadhale | 2021 |
Single Ponnunga | 2021 |
Theri Baby | 2021 |
Mr and Mrs Chinnathirai 3 | 2021 |
Star Kids | 2021 |
Mathiyanam na Mass | 2021 |
Vijay Pallikoodam | 2021 |
Deepavali Sirappu Pattimandram | 2021 |
Pandian Stores Deepavali Kondattam | 2021 |
Vijay Parambarai | 2021 |
Namma Veettu Thiruvizha | 2021 |
Christmas Kondattam | 2021 |
Christmas Sirappu Pattimandram | 2021 |
Anbarivu New Year Special | 2022 |
Samsaaram Athu Minsaaram | 2022 |
Pongal Sirappu Pattimandram | 2022 |
Enga Veetu Boss | 2022 |
Cook with comali (Season 3) | 2022 |
Manimegalai Sun TV Shows
TV Show Name | Year |
Galatta Kudumbam | 2014 |
Pudhu Padam Epdi Iruku | 2014-17 |
Pudhu Padangal | 2014-17 |
Manimegalai Sun Music Shows
TV Show Name | Year |
Super Hits | 2010-11 |
Vazhthalam Vanga | 2011 |
Vettipechu | 2012-13 |
Kollywood Diaries | 2012-13 |
Isaiyodu Vilaiyadu | 2012-14 |
Pattu.com | 2013 |
Knock Knock | 2013 |
Vanakkam Sunmusic | 2013-14 |
Run Tamizha Run (RTR) | 2014 |
Call Mela Kasu | 2014 |
Time Pass | 2014 |
Hot Seat | 2014 |
Take it Easy | 2014 |
Oh My Gawd (OMG) | 2014-15 |
Love Today | 2014-15 |
Black | 2015 |
Hot Seat 2 | 2015 |
Suyambulingam engira Kamal Haasan | 2015 |
Franka Sollata | 2015 |
Music4u | 2015-16 |
Kids Corner | 2016 |
Vazhthukal | 2016 |
Freeyah Vidu | 2016-18 |
Hit List | 2018 |
Semma Morning | 2018 |
Kollywood Central | 2018 |
One by Two | 2018 |
Cinema Special | 2016-17 |
Manimegalai Other TV Shows
TV Show Name | TV channel | Year |
Idhu Enga Aattam with Comali | Star Sports Tamil | 2020 |
Idhu Enga Aattam | Star Sports Tamil | 2020 |
Pasikithu Lah | Astro Vinmeen | 2021 |
Comedy Mandram | Astro Vinmeen | 2021 |
Comedy Mandram | Astro Vinmeen | 2021 |
Manimegalai Net Worth and Salary
Manimegalai’s Net Worth is around $10 Million.
Net Worth in Dollar | $10 Million |
Net Worth In Indian Rupees | INR 82 Crore |
Salary | 60 Thousand Per Episode |
Manimegalai Social Media Profiles
@iammanimegalai | |
@iamManimegalai | |
@iamManimegalai | |
YouTube | @HussainManimegalai |
Awards Won by Manimegalai
Awards | Category | Year |
Vivel Miss Chinnathirai Awards | Miss Beautiful Hair | 2010 |
World Human Integration Council Award of Excellence | Best Anchor | 2016 |
Alegria Awards | Best Anchor | 2018 |
Blacksheep Awards | Entertaining Star Couple | 2021 |
Behindwoods Gold Icon Awards | Best Digital Content Creator | 2021 |
Blacksheep Awards | Favourite Star Couple Vlogger | 2022 |
Vj Manimegalai Bike Lost
Manimegalai took to social media to inform her fans that her motorcycle (KTM RC 200)(TN10BJ4700) was stolen. The popular Cooku with Comali star shared that it was the first bike she and her husband had purchased with their hard-earned money. She posted a photo of herself and Hussain posing with the newly purchased bike.
The couple had parked their bike at a friend’s place near Ashok Nagar, and it was stolen early in the morning. Fans and other Cooku with Comali celebrities expressed their sympathy in the comment section, trying to console her during this difficult time. Manimegalai wrote, “Feeling down. After working hard and saving for a long time, we bought our first bike. It’s disheartening to lose it. I hope it will be found soon.
Manimegalai Favorites
Favorite Actor | Vijay |
Favorite Film | Vijay movies |
Favorite Food | Veg Foods, South Indian |
Favorite Singer(s) | A.R.Rahman |
Favorite Sport(s) | Cricket |
Favorite Color | Black & Pink |
Facts about Manimegalai
- Megalai & Hussain while participating, won third place in “Mr. and Mrs. Chinnathirai
- As per the interned Manimegalai is be expected in “Bigg Boss Tamil Season 4“
- Manimegalai also featured in the 2020 list of Indiaglitz Desirable Women on TV
- Manimegalai won CONTENT QUEEN award For Cook With Comali Season 2.
FAQs
Manimegalai is 32 years, she was born on 7th May 1992.
Manimegalai’s Net Worth is around $10 Million.
Manimegalai’s salary is 60 Thousand Per Episode.
Manimegalai’s Husband’s name is Hussain, they got married in 2017.
She was born in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu.