Manasi Parekh

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Manasi Parekh
Manasi Parekh in 2013.jpg
Parekh in 2013.
Born
Mumbai
EducationB. A. in English Literature
Occupation(s) Actress, model and singer
Years active2004 - present
Known forGulaal, Sumit Sambhal Lega
Spouse
(m. 2008)
Children1
RelativesMahesh Parekh (father), Manisha Parekh (mother)

Manasi Parekh is an Indian actress, singer, producer and content creator. She is known for her roles as Gulaal in Star Plus's Zindagi Ka Har Rang...Gulaal and Maya in Sumit Sambhal Lega . She won the National Film Award for Best Actress in 2024 for her portrayal of Monghi in the film Kutch Express . [1] [2]

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Personal life

Manasi Parekh is a Gujarati who was born and brought up in Mumbai. [3] Despite being born in Mumbai, she has a strong cultural connection to Gujarat and frequently visits the state. She grew up with a fondness for music and is a fan of Purshottam Upadhyaya. [3] She is married to musician Parthiv Gohil, and they have a daughter. [4]

Career

Mansi was inclined towards music and acting since her school days. She actively participated in school events and was a part of Channel V's pop star (Season 2) in 2003, where she was one of the 8 finalists alongside Ayushman Khurrana. She made her acting debut in the serial Kitni Mast Hai Zindagi in 2004, but gained popularity through Star One's India Calling in 2005. She won Zee TV's singing reality show Star Ya Rockstar. Manasi also appeared in Star Plus' prime-time show Gulaal, and was also seen in shows like 9X's Remote Control and Star One's Laughter Ke Phatke. In April 2012, she appeared in the Tamil romance film Leelai alongside actor Shiv Panditt. [5] Manasi made her Hindi debut with Yeh Kaisi Life, which premiered at the IFFI Festival in Goa.

In 2019, she made her debut as a producer with the Gujarati web series Do Not Disturb. [6] In 2020, she made her debut in Gujarati cinema with Golkeri which was commercially successful. [7] At the 70th National Film Awards, she won the National Film Award for Best Actress in 2024 for her portrayal of Monghi in the film Kutch Express , becoming the first Gujarati actress to receive this honor. [1] [2] [8] Her next horror comedy film Jhamkudi (2024) was a commercial success. [8]

Television

YearShowRoleNotesRef(s)
2004—2005 Kitni Mast Hai Zindagi Rashmi
2005 Kaisa Ye Pyar Hai TanyaGuest appearance
2005—2006 India Calling Chandini
2005 Kasautii Zindagii Kay Kuki Bajaj
2006 Kkavyanjali Akshara
2007 Aahat MillieSpecial appearance, Episode 2
Four Taranpreet
2008Remote ControlBubbly
2009 Saat Phere: Saloni Ka Safar Kavita
2010 Sapna Babul Ka...Bidaai Guest (as Gulaal)Special appearance
Saath Nibhaana Saathiya
2010—2011Zindagi Ka Har Rang...GulaalGulaal
2010 Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 4 GuestDance performance in finale
2011 Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai Guest (as Gulaal)Special appearance
Mann Kee Awaaz Pratigya
Sasural Genda Phool
Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon?
Kuch Toh Log Kahenge MandiraGuest Appearance
Star Ya RockstarContestantWinner
2012 Ek Hazaaron Mein Meri Behna Hai MahhiCameo role
2013 Saraswatichandra Karuna
2014 Ishq Kills Contract killer
2015 Yeh Hai Mohabbatein Guest (as Maya)Special appearance to promote Sumit Sambhal Lega
2015—2016 Sumit Sambhal Lega MayaSumit's wife [9]
2016–2017 Kasam Tere Pyaar Ki KritikaCameo role
2017 Gangaa GuestSpecial appearance
Bigg Boss 11 To support Hiten Tejwani
2019Kitchen Champion 5Contestant Along with Juhi Parmar [10]

Films

Key
Denotes films that have not yet been released
YearTitleRoleLanguageNotesRef.
2012 Leelai MalarTamil
2019 Uri: The Surgical Strike Neha KashyapHindi [11]
2020 Golkeri HarshitaGujaratiAlso producer
2022 Dear Father Alka
2023 Kutch Express MonghiAlso producer
Congratulations Ragini
2024 Ittaa Kittaa Kavya [12]
Jhamkudi KumudAlso producer

Short films

YearTitleRoleRef.
2019LaddooMo [13]

Web series

YearTitleChannelRoleNotesPlatform
2017Bin Bulaaye MehmanShitty Ideas TrendingJahnviSupportingYouTube
The Right TimeShitty Ideas TrendingShreyaLead
Truth or DareTVF's GirlyapaSonu
2018Supermoms With Manasi [14] Manasi Parekh FB PageHostChat ShowFacebook
Do Not Disturb [15] MX Player OriginalsMeeraDramaMX Player

Theatre

YearTitleRoleNotesLocation
2012-2014Maro Piyu Gayo RangoonHeliLeadGlobe to Globe Festival, London

Home production

YearTitleRoleFormat
2017Tum Bhi NaSinger, ArtistMusic Video

Awards

YearFilmAwardCategoryRef.
2024 Kutch Express Silver Lotus Award Best Actress [16]

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