Manek started her career in 2010, when she joined the cast of Saath Nibhaana Saathiya as Gopi. She faced a scheduling difficulty in 2012 when she was offered a spot on the dance reality show Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 5 on Colors TV. Balancing the demands of the dance show with her ongoing role in Saath Nibhaana Saathiya proved challenging, ultimately leading to her decision to leave the soap opera.[8]
^Patel, Ano (28 April 2014), "Giaa Manek is enjoying her break", The Times of India, retrieved 26 July 2017, Gujarati actress Giaa Manek, who was last seen in the show Jeannie Aur Juju, has finally decided to take some time off for herself.
^"Gopi Bahu replaced overnight". The Times of India. 8 June 2012. Giaa Manek, better known as Gopi bahu from the serial Saath Nibhana Saathiya, has been replaced overnight thanks to her decision to participate in the upcoming dance reality show Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa on a rival channel; Now a new Gopi bahu on Saathiya Devoleena Bhattacharjee, last seen in the serial Preeto.
^"Rubina Dilaik to replace Shivshakti in Jeannie Aur Juju?". Hindustan Times. 8 November 2013. Retrieved 1 September 2019. To replace Giaa Manek, who quit the comedy show Jeannie Aur Juju, the makers [...] have zeroed in on Rubina Dilaik.