MUMBAI: Popular actor and host Maniesh Paul  is  known for his philanthropic work and he has been supporting a lot of charitable causes.  Maniesh  has been  supporting the Smile Foundation for many years and has  also done a lot for  physically challenged children.  However Maniesh does not like  talking about his philanthropic work. .

Recently Maniesh went to Lucknow to encourage the visually challenged players for a cricket match.  Dr. Shakuntala Mishra  Smriti Seva Sansthan and Cricket Association for Handicapped organizes a interstate competition in  cricket match for visually impaired  players every year. Many celebrities have encouraged this competition over years.

Maniesh met all the players and shared a lot of stories with them and made them laugh.  He also encouraged and praised them and had a great time with all the players.

Not only that Maniesh also tried to play cricket, blindfolded and managed to hit a few strokes.  Maniesh told the players that it was much more difficult than normal cricket and the way they enjoy this game is really commendable.  “I did manage to hit a few strokes blindfolded. But  hat’s off to  all those players for playing the game so wonderfully. I really salute them for playing the game. Cricket is not an easy game but they are all so good.  I was really amazed by their game and enjoyed meeting them.”

On the professional front Maniesh has been busy hosting a lot of shows like Indian Idol and Nach Baliye 9 last year. He will soon be seen hosting Sarega ma pa and is looking forward to doing more interesting work this year.