Manish Dayal: From humble beginnings to Hollywood success

The Indian-American actor has starred in films such as "The Hundred-Foot Journey" and "Viceroy's House"

Manish Dayal was born in Orangeburg, South Carolina, to Indian immigrant parents. He was raised in a Hindu household and attended Heathwood Hall Episcopal School. Dayal developed a passion for acting at a young age and participated in several school productions.

After graduating from high school, Dayal attended the University of South Carolina, where he studied business. However, he soon realized that his true passion was acting. He dropped out of college and moved to Los Angeles to pursue his dream.

Dayal landed his first major role in the 2014 film "The Hundred-Foot Journey".

The film tells the story of an Indian family who opens a restaurant in a small French village. Dayal played the role of Hassan Kadam, the son of the family patriarch. The film was a critical and commercial success, and Dayal's performance was praised by critics.

Since then, Dayal has starred in several other films, including "Viceroy's House" (2017), "The Wedding Guest" (2018), and "The Resident" (2021). He has also appeared in several television shows, including "9-1-1" and "The Good Place".

Dayal is a talented and versatile actor who has quickly become one of the most sought-after Indian actors in Hollywood. He is a role model for young people of all backgrounds and his success is an inspiration to us all.

Manish Dayal