Mayank Dixit Age, Wife, Family, Biogrpahy & More
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Hometown: New Delhi
Age: 37 Years
Marital Status: Unmarried
Bio/Wiki | |
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Profession(s) | • Casting Director • Acting Coach |
Physical Stats & More | |
Height (approx.) | in centimeters- 178 cm in meters- 1.78 m in feet & inches- 5’ 10” |
Eye Colour | Black |
Hair Colour | Black |
Career | |
Debut | Film(assistant director): Yuvvraaj (2008) |
Personal Life | |
Date of Birth | 11 January 1986 (Saturday) |
Age (as of 2023) | 37 Years |
Birthplace | New Delhi |
Zodiac sign | Capricorn |
Nationality | Indian |
Hometown | New Delhi |
School | Guru Harkrishan Public School, New Delhi |
College/University | Vivekananda Institute of Professional Studies, Pitampura, New Delhi |
Educational Qualification(s) | • BA in Journalism and Mass Communication from Vivekananda Institute of Professional Studies • Diploma in Theatre Acting [1]LinkedIn - Mayank Dixit |
Religion | Hinduism |
Hobby | Photography |
Controversy | Mayank Dixit Subjected to Physical Attack: Mayank Dixit was caught in an ugly fight with some people he didn't know on July 2, 2023. It happened while he was coming back home in a taxi in New Delhi. Reportedly, an unknown man started arguing with the taxi driver about reversing the car after which the driver left from there. Following this, the man started verbally abusing Mayank and ended up physically fighting with him. The situation worsened when the man gathered two or three more people, and together they attacked Mayank, leaving him severely injured and in a critical condition. The director suffered significant injuries on his neck and head. Initially, he was taken to Kailash Hospital, but later the medical team decided to move him to the AIIMS trauma centre for further examination. Later, the Police registered a case against the accused individuals under sections 308 (intent to cause serious harm) and 34 (shared intention) of the Indian Penal Code. [2]Hindustan Times |
Relationships & More | |
Marital Status | Unmarried |
Family | |
Wife/Spouse | N/A |
Parents | Names not known |
Siblings | He has a sister. |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Mayank Dixit
- Mayank Dixit is an Indian casting director and acting coach who is known for selecting the cast for the film ‘Poorna – Courage Has No Limit’ (2017). In July 2023, he was brutally attacked by some unidentified people following a heated argument about parking.
- After completing his studies in New Delhi, he moved to Mumbai to pursue a career in Bollywood.
- After debuting in the film industry with the film ‘Yuvvraaj’ (2008), he served as an additional assistant director for the film ‘Aisha’ in 2010.
- He worked alongside director Manoj Tiwari as an assistant on the film ‘Hello Darling’ (2010).
- In 2012, he worked as an assistant director and a casting director for the film ‘Gattu.’ The film received special recognition in the “Deutsches Kinderhilfswerk” category at the 62nd Berlin International Film Festival.
- In the same year, he assisted the film actor and director Vickrant Mahajan on the film ‘Challo Driver.’
- Mayank also worked as a casting director for the 2014 Bollywood film ‘Kaanchi.’
- He gained widespread acclaim for selecting Aditi Inamdar to play the titular role in the film ‘Poorna – Courage Has No Limit’ (2017).
- He has contributed his expertise as a casting director to several other films including ‘Bollywood Diaries’ (2016), ’22 Yards’ (2019), ‘Jhalki’ (2019), ‘Harami’ (2020), ‘Morjim’ (2022), and ‘Mother Teresa & Me’ (2022).
- Alongside his work in films, Mayank Dixit has also taken on the role of casting director for a few television commercials such as Paytm First Games, Kellogg’s Chocos, and Voot Kids.
- In addition to working as a casting director and an assistant director, he has also worked as an acting workshop director for a few films. In 2019, he provided acting lessons to hundreds of tribal individuals who were cast as background artists for the biographical film ‘Birsa Munda.’
- In 2020, he worked as an acting workshop director for the film ‘Torbaaz,’ where he conducted acting workshops for the child actors in the film.
- Besides working in the film industry, Mayank Dixit also runs his own academy in New Delhi, where he hosts acting workshops.
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