| 1. Manav Kaul does not smoke. |
| 2. It is not known if Manav Kaul drinks alcohol. |
| 3. Manav Kaul and his family moved from Kashmir to Hoshangabad, Madhya Pradesh, during the 90s riots. |
| 4. After the move, due to financial struggles, Manav faced challenges in continuing his studies. |
| 5. At one point, Manav and his childhood friends dived in the Narmada river to search for money thrown by devotees. |
| 6. A coach noticed Manav's swimming skills during these dives and helped him secure a spot at the Sport Authority of India in Bhopal. |
| 7. In Bhopal, Manav developed an interest in theatre plays. |
| 8. Manav eventually relocated to Mumbai, where he pursued stage direction, playwriting, and acting. |
| 9. In 2006, his play "Peele Scooter Wala Aadmi" earned him the META award for Best Script. |
| 10. In 2012, Manav directed his first feature film "Hansa," which received accolades such as the Best Film Audience Vote and Best Film Critics Award. |
| 11. His breakthrough role came in 2013 in the film "Kai Po Che," where he portrayed a politician. |
| 12. Manav Kaul draws inspiration from figures like Charles Bukowski, Vinod Kumar Shukla, and Nirmal Verma. |
| 13. He founded the theatre group Aranya in 2004. |
| 14. He directed the film Tathagat. |
| 15. Notable films include Wazir (2016) and Badla (2019). |
