Manoj Kumar Tiwari

Manoj‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌ Tiwari is a multifaceted Indian personality: a politician, singer, and actor. He is affiliated with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and has been a member of the Lok Sabha from North East Delhi since 2014. Owing to his great influence over the Purvanchali community residing in the capital, he is widely recognized.

Moreover, Tiwari was the BJP Delhi President and instrumental in the party’s strategy of penetrating the urban electorate. Currently, he is still holding the position of a Member of ‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌Parliament.

By Rashmi | Monday, February 2, 2026, 11:42:56 AM [IST]

Manoj Kumar Tiwari Biography

Manoj Kumar Tiwari is a singer and actor turned politician from Bihar. Before entering politics he was indulged in Bhojpuri Cinema. He has shared the screen with Bollywood superstars like Amitabh Bachchan, Salman Khan, Aamir Khan, Ajay Devgan, Mithun Chakrowarty, Jacky Shroff etc.

Apart from this, he has appeared in many TV shows namely, BIG BOSS Season 4, Welcome - Baaji Mehman Nawaz ki, Savdhan India - UP Fights Back. Additionally, he was seen in several singing reality shows like Chak De Bachche, Bharat Ki Shaan Season 2 & 3, Sur Sangram Season 1 & 2, Suron Ka Maha Sangram, Nehle Pe Dehla, Folk Jalwa etc.

For the last 10 years, he has been performing concerts abroad in a style that mixes traditional Bhojpuri folk songs and modern-era songs with a more contemporary sound & style.

In addition to singing and acting, he is also a good cricket player. He was the captain of the Banaras Hindu University Cricket team which was the Winning Team in the East Zone.

He was involved in politics, having contested the 2009 national elections for the Samajwadi Party. Subsequently, he joined the Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP) shortly before the 2014 elections. His debut in the 2014 Lok Sabha elections from North East Delhi resulted in victory, surpassing the Aam Aadmi Party’s (AAP's) Anand Kumar by 144,084 votes.

On November 30th, 2016, he assumed the role of Delhi BJP President. In the 2019 general elections, as a BJP candidate, he secured victory over Indian National Congress candidate Sheila Dikshit in the North East Delhi constituency of New Delhi by a significant margin of 3.63 lakh votes. He was re-elected from the same constituency by defeating Congress' Kanhaiya Kumar.

Manoj Kumar Tiwari Personal Life

Full Name	Manoj Kumar Tiwari
Date of Birth	01 Feb 1971 (Age 55)
Place of Birth	Kabir Chaura, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
Party Name	Bharatiya Janta Party
Education	Post Graduate
Profession	Film actor and singer
Father's Name	Late Chandrdev Tiwari
Mother's Name	Lalita Kunwar
Spouse's Name	Rani Tiwari
Spouse's Profession	NA
Children	1 Daughter(s)
Religion	Hindu
Caste	Brahmin
Website	https://manojtiwari.in/MP-MANOJ-TIWARI

Manoj Kumar Tiwari Net Worth

Net Worth

₹30.77 CRORE

ASSETS

₹32.82 CRORE

Liabilities

₹2.04 CRORE

Education Qualification of Manoj Kumar Tiwari

Manoj Kumar Tiwari has done his schooling from Shri Kamlakar Chaubey Adarsh Seva Vidhyalay Intermediate College, Varanasi. He continued his graduation from BHU (Banaras Hindu University), Varanasi. He has a degree in M.P.Ed (Master Of Physical Education).

Interesting Facts about Manoj Kumar Tiwari

Manoj Tiwari is a fond of playing Cricket and supports a lot of young talent from his hometown Bihar. He played alongside Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Sourav Ganguly in club cricket. He is mostly known for his work in Bhojpuri language films and is one of the greatest stars of that Industry.
He has sung the famous song 'Jiya ho Bihar Ke Lala' in a Bollywood Movie named 'Gangs of Wasseypur.'
He has sung more than 4,000 songs (Devotional, Patriotic, Social & Romantic) in Bhojpuri & Hindi languages.
As an actor, he has done 75 Bhojpuri films in lead roles.
He has done more than 1,500 stage shows in India.
In 2008, the Dutch government issued a 44 Euro-cent postal stamp on singer-actor Manoj Tiwari.

Political Timeline of Manoj Kumar Tiwari

2024 : He was elected from the North-East Delhi on the BJP ticket against the INC candidate, Kanhaiya Kumar for the 18th Lok Sabha election.
2020 : Member, Standing Committee on Transport, Tourism and Culture Member, Consultative Committee, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting Member, Committee on Petitions
2019 : Member, Consultative Committee, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. Member, Court of Jamia Milia Islamia. Re-elected to 17th Lok Sabha Member, Standing Committee on External Affairs
2014 : Elected to 16th Lok Sabha Member, Standing Committee on Transport, Tourism and Culture.

Manoj Kumar Tiwari Achievements

Biggest Superstar of the Decade 2000-10.
He was one of the members of 42 persons from the Indian Film Industry who were awarded by our Honorable President of India on the occasion of 100 years of Indian Cinema.
He has been featured in India Today Magazine's list of 100 Powerful and influential personalities.
In 2005, the BBC reported him, as the biggest male star in the flourishing Bhojpuri cinema market.
He has sung "SHRI HANUMAN CHALISA" with Amitabh Bachchan and other 20 renowned playback singers & artists from the Indian Film Industry which was composed by Aadesh Shrivastava.

Election Results of Manoj Kumar Tiwari

Year	Election	Type	Constituency	Result
2019	Parliament election	MP	East Delhi	Won
2014	Parliament election	MP	North East Delhi	Won

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs on Manoj Kumar Tiwari)

Did Manoj Tiwari participate on Bigg Boss?
Yes, Manoj Tiwari participated on Bigg Boss season 4 in 2010.
What is Manoj Tiwari's net worth?
Manoj Tiwari's net worth is ₹16.48 CRORE.
Is Manoj Tiwari married?
Manoj Tiwari was married to Rani Tiwari; the couple parted their ways in the year 2012.
From which party does Manoj Tiwari belong to?
Manoj Tiwari belongs to the Bharatiya Janata Party.
How old is Manoj Tiwari?
Manoj Tiwari is 51 years old (As of 2022).
What is the qualification of Manoj Tiwari?
Manoj Tiwari earned his M.P.Ed. degree from Banaras Hindu University.
What is the caste of Manoj Tiwari?
Manoj Tiwari belongs to Hindu, Brahmin family.
From which state does Manoj Tiwari belong to?
Manoj Tiwari was born in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. Tiwari is basically from Atarwalia, Bihar.
Is Manoj Tiwari a politician?
Yes, Manoj Tiwari is an Indian Politician.
Who is Manoj Tiwari?
Manoj Tiwari is an actor, singer and politician by profession. He serves as a Member of Parliament from Northeast Delhi.

Manoj Kumar Tiwari Latest News & Updates

Manoj and Surabhi Tiwari bless with a baby girl

Manoj Tiwari and his wife Surabhi welcomed their second child on December 12, 2022. The actor turned politician also took to his social media account to share the news with audience.

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