Manasi Parekh is an Indian actress, singer and producer, known for her role in the Bollywood film Uri: The Surgical Strike (2019). She is known for her roles as Gulaal in the TV series Zindagi Ka Har Rang…Gulaal (2010) and Maya in Sumit Sambhal Lega (2015).
Wiki/Biography
Manasi Parekh was born on Thursday, July 10, 1986, in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India (35 years old as of 2021). Her zodiac sign is Cancer. Manasi completed his education from JB Vachha High School, Mumbai. She pursued her Bachelor of Arts degree from St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai.
appearance
Height (approximately): 5′ 5″
Weight (approximately): 60kg
Hair color: black
Eye color: brown
Body measurements (approximately): 34-28-34
family
Manasi Parekh was born in a Gujarati family.
Parents and siblings
Her father’s name is Mahesh Parekh.
Photos of Manasi Parekh’s parents
Manasi Parekh’s father Mahesh Parekh
Her mother’s name is Manisha Parekh.
Manasi Parekh and her mother Manisha Parekh
husband and children
Manasi Parekh married Parthiv Gohil. He is a Bollywood playback singer.
Manasi Parekh Gohil and husband
They met on the sets of Zee TV’s singing reality show Sa Re Ga Ma Pa. They got married on April 17, 2008. The couple has a daughter, Nirvi Gohil, born on November 28, 2016.
Manasi Parekh with husband and daughter Nirvi Gohil
Manasi Parekh and her daughter
Profession
Movie
In 2012, Manasi made her debut in the Tamil film “Leelai”, playing the role of Malal.
Manasi Parekh in a still from the movie “Leelai”
Manasi made her Bollywood debut in 2019 in the film Uri: The Surgical Strike, in which she played the role of Neha Kashyap, sister of Vicky Kaushal.
Manasi Parekh in a still from the movie Uri: The Surgical Strike
Manasseh said in an interview that she was delighted that her role in the film received a positive response from critics and audiences, saying:
“I’m shocked not only by the response to the movie, but also by my performance. A lot of people didn’t know I was in the movie because I hadn’t talked about it before. Now, through word of mouth, they They found that I had a strong character and appreciated my performance.”
In 2019, Manasi appeared in the short film Laddoo. In 2020, Manasi made her Gujarati film debut with the film Golkeri, in which she played the role of Harshita. Interestingly, Mika Singh also made her singing debut in Gujarati with the song “Soni Gujarat Ni” from the movie Golkeri. In 2022, she starred in her second Gujarati film Dear Father alongside Paresh Rawal.
Poster of Manasi Parekh’s film Dear Father
In an interview, when asked about her experience of working with actor Paresh Rawal, she said:
Every actor worth his salt would consider it an honor to work with the talented Mr. Paresh Rawal, who has done more than 150 films. It was great to be able to play an important role and it made his role in the movie even more exciting. ”
television
In 2004, she made her television debut in the MTV show Kitni Mast Hai Zindagi, in which she played the role of Rashmi.
Manasi Parekh Debut Kitni Mast Hai Zindagi Poster
She appeared in various other shows such as Kaisa Ye Pyar Hai as Tanya (2005), India Calling as Chandini (2005), Kasautii Zindagii Kay as Kuki Bajaj (2005), Kkavyanjali as Akshara (2006), Four” as Taranpreet (2007) and Saat Phere: Saloni Ka Safar as Kavita (2009). In 2019, she played the lead role of Gulaal in the Star Plus show Zindagi Ka Har Rang…Gulaal.
Manasi Parekh’s Zindagi Ka Har Rang stills… Gulaal
In 2011, she participated in the ZEE TV show Star Ya Rockstar and was declared the winner.
Manasi Parekh wins award for singing reality show ‘Star Ya Rockstar’
In 2015, Manasi played the lead role of Maya in the StarPlus TV series Sumit Sambhal Lega. In 2019, she participated in the fifth season of the cooking show “Kitchen Champions”.
web series
In 2017, Manasi played the role of Jahnvi in the web series “Bin Bulaaye Mehman” on the YouTube channel “Shitty Ideas Trending”.
Poster of Manasi Parekh’s web series ‘Bin Bulaye Mehmaan’
She played the role of Sonu in one of the episodes of YouTube’s TVF Girlyapa series “Truth or Dare”. In 2018, Manasseh hosted an interview series called “Manasseh’s Super Moms,” in which seven successful women shared their experiences as mothers. In 2020, Manasi made his debut as a producer in the first Gujarati web series “Do Not Disturb”.
Stills of Manasi Parekh in web series “Do Not Disturb”
singer
Manasi Parekh is a trained Indian classical singer who studied music under the tutelage of Shrimati Madhubala Chawla and Shri Shrikant Waiekar. By the time Manasseh was nine, she was already performing at various live music events. In 2017, Manasi performed at the music event “Gujrati Jalso” in India and in the United States, including New Jersey, Connecticut, Houston, Atlanta, Washington, Chicago, New York and Detroit.
Manasi Parekh shared a post on Instagram in which she is seen performing for the music event ‘Gujarati Jalso’ in New York
Manasi has performed at several Navratri events along with popular singers like Kailash Kher and Falguni Pathak.
Manasi Parekh with singer Kailash Kher and her husband Parthiv Gohil
Manasi has featured in Gujarati songs like “Kutchdo Yaad Kariya”, “Raja Ne Rani”, “Aaj No Chandaliyo” and “Ek Patan Sher Ni”.
advertise
Manasi Parekh has shot various advertisements for popular brands like Surf Excel, Stayfree, Hair and Care, Big Bazaar, Fiat, Y and H Jewelery, Best Choice oil and Asian Paints.
music video
In 2016, Manasi Parekh released her first music video “Tum Bhi Na” with Sumeet Vyas.
theater
In 2009, Manasseh performed in the play “Brief Candle” at the Calcutta Club in Kolkata. In 2012, Manasi starred in the musical “Maro Piyu Gayo Rangoon”, playing the protagonist Heli.
Stills from the drama “Maro Piyu Gayo Rangoon” starring Manasi Parekh
The play is adapted from Shakespeare’s comedy “As You Like It.” In 2012, the play was selected to be performed at the Globe Theater in London, England. She said in an interview,
I worked hard and prepared a lot for this drama. I love this show because it gives me the opportunity to explore my inner singer and actor. Also, acting in a Gujarati drama feels like rediscovering my roots. In Mumbai, I had to converse most of the time in Hindi or English. So it felt refreshing to have the dialogue spoken in my native language. ”
Awards
- 2015: Won the Indian Television Award for Best Supporting Actress (Comedy) for Sumit Sambhal Lega
- 2020: Won the Best Actress Award at the Toronto Iconic Gujarati Film Festival for the film Golkeri
- 2021: Won the Ehsaas Award for Best Actress for the movie “Golkeri”
Manasi Parekh wins best actress award for film ‘Golkeri’
- 2021: Movie ‘Golkeri’ wins Best Actress Award at Gujarat Film Excellence Awards
Manasi Parekh poses with winners at the Filmfare Excellence Awards in Gujarat
Favorites
- Food: Khow Suey Noodles and Biryani
- Singer: Pushtam Upadhyaya
Facts/Trivia
- Manasi Parekh performed a classic song for the Mahashivratri event (2021) at Isha Yoga Center in Coimbatore, India, in the presence of Sadhguru. Mana Star – YouTube
- In 2019, Manasi appeared at the TEDx event in Paldi, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India.
- Manasi has appeared on the covers of various newspapers and magazines including Ahmedabad Times, Hindustan Times and Femina.
Manasi Parekh on the cover of Femina magazine
- In 2008, Manasseh went to the “Lee Strasberg Theater and Film Institute” in New York to study drama and theater.
- Manasi has an eponymous YouTube channel where she posts song videos, workouts, interactive classes and quick healthy recipes.
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