Manasi Naik is an Indian actress and dancer in the Marathi film industry. Her first film was the 2007 Zabardast. She played 33 characters in Jee Lo Apni Filmy Khwaishen.[2] She is known for her performance in the Marathi film song "Baghtoy Rikshawala" and in movies like Murder Mestri.

Manasi Naik
Naik in 2023
Born (1992-02-03) 3 February 1992 (age 32)[1]
Occupations
  • Actress
  • Dancer
Years active2007–present

Naik was scheduled to perform a dance to the song "Bai Vadyavar Ya" in the 2016 Marathi comedy film Jalsa. This song is a tribute to Marathi actor Nilu Phule. It is composed by Sameer Saptiskar, choreographed by Rajesh Bidve and sung by Anand Shinde.[3][4]

Education and career edit

Manasi Naik (born 3 February 1992) is an Indian actress in the Marathi entertainment industry, born and raised in Pune. She enrolled at Ferguson College in Pune. Later, she relocated to Mumbai and started her acting career.

Filmography edit

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2007 Zabardast Nupur Debut
2010 Target Dancer Cameo appearance
Tukya Tukvila Nagya Nachvila Nagya's love interest
2011 Fakta Ladh Mhana Unnamed Special appearance in the song "Tu Manat Tu" [4]
2012 Kutumb Saira
Teen Bayka Fajiti Aika Unnamed Special appearance in the song "Baghtoy Rickshaw Wala" [5]
2013 Kokanastha Jenny
2014 Cappuccino Alifia
Hu Tu Tu Priya
Ekta Ek Power Unnamed Special appearance in the song "Pandhra To Ho Gaya"
2015 Murder Mestri Hemlata
Carry On Deshpande Mallaika [citation needed]
Dholki Lala's love interest Lead role [6]
The Shadow Ramaya
Mohar Lavani dancer Extended cameo
Police Line Unnamed Special appearance in the song "Akkha Cinema Pahun Ghe" [7]
Jalsa Unnamed Special appearance in the song "Bai Wadyavar Ya" [8]
2017 Bhavishyachi Aishi Taishi Megha Lead role [9]
Vajra Lavani dancer
2019 Smile Please Unnamed Special appearance in the song "Chal Pudhe Chal Tu" [10]
2022 Tu Fakt Ho Mhan Unnamed Special appearance in the song "Zhingnag Chiknang hotay"

Television edit

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2006-2008 Char Divas Sasuche Priyanka Television debut [11]
2014 Chala Hawa Yeu Dya Performer For few episodes

Awards edit

Naik received the Style Icon Sanskruti Kaladarpan award in 2016 and 2023, acknowledging her impact on fashion trends in the industry. In 2015, she received the Best Actress award for her role in Carry On Deshpande, directed by Vijay Patkar.[citation needed]

References edit

  1. ^ "'बघतोय रिक्षावाला' फेम मानसी नाईकचा वाढदिवस; पाहा खास फोटो". marathi.abplive.com (in Marathi). 3 February 2022. Retrieved 21 June 2022.
  2. ^ "Manasi Naik to portray 33 iconic characters in her debut Bollywood film 'Jee Lo Apni Filmy Khwaishen'". The Times of India. 17 April 2020.
  3. ^ Kulye, Ajay. "'Bai Vadyavar Ya' song from 'Jalsa' will be a tribute to Nilu Phule - Marathi Cineyug". Retrieved 4 September 2016.
  4. ^ a b "निळूभाऊंना अशीहीश्रद्धांजली". Maharashtra Times.
  5. ^ "Manasi Naik ties the knot with Pardeep Kharera". The Times of India. Retrieved 3 February 2021.
  6. ^ "Dholki Movie Review {2.5/5}: Critic Review of Dholki by Times of India", The Times of India, retrieved 15 June 2022
  7. ^ Akhha Cinema Pahun Ghe - Police Line | Bharati Madhavi & Pravin Kunwar, retrieved 15 June 2022
  8. ^ Bai Wadyavar Ya | Jalsa | Manasi Naik, Ashutosh S Raaj & Nikhil Wairagar, retrieved 15 June 2022
  9. ^ "'Bhavishayachi Aishi Taishi' Marathi Movie Releasing on 06 October 2017". 27 July 2017.
  10. ^ "'Smile Please' Anthem: Urmila Matondkar, Sagarika Ghatge, Mahesh Manjrekar Join Vikram Phadnis In 'Chal Pudhe' | SpotboyE".
  11. ^ "Trending stories on Indian Lifestyle, Culture, Relationships, Food, Travel, Entertainment, News and New Technology News". The Times of India.

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