Manasi Naik, the young talented and hard working girl from Pune made her headway into Marathi films through Mahesh kothatre’s film ‘Jabardast’. Soon she went on to win the Celebrity Television Reality dance show ‘Halla Bol’ proving her class as a dancer. Manasi later turned to the small screen performing prominent roles through popular Marathi TV serials, where she had ample scope to prove her acting skills. Now, she is back on the big screen, with her latest released film ‘Tukya Tukavila Nagya Nachavila’, where she plays lead opposite Pushkar Jog, with whom she had made her debut in films.

Manasi found time to chit chat with MMW, during a function of her films release.

Q: How was your experience working with a film maker like Kanchan Adhikari?
A: She is a well organized director and hence it was a great pleasure working with a woman like her. As a person, she is very kind hearted.

Q: This is your second film with Pushkar. How do you find him as a co-star?
A; Yes, after ‘Jabardast’, which was a debut for both of us, we had this opportunity to prove that our pairing was well accepted. Pushkar is a wonderful person and I enjoyed working with him.
Mansi Naik

Q: You also proved your class as a dancer in a TV reality show. How did you face the competition ?
A: It was a good competition. With every round that progressed, I kept on challenging myself and that spirit helped me to win.

Q: Was it your only wish to become an actress ?
A: Actually, I wanted to become a doctor and hence opted for science stream in Fergusson College, Pune. At that time, I used to be model for Magazine cover girl, besides other modeling assignemnts. One day I received an offer from Mahesh Kothare, who was looking for a fresh face opposite Pushkar Jog. I fitted into the requirement and that’s how I became an actress.
Q: How encouraging were your parents when you received this offer?
A: In fact, my father who is a scientist with NCL and mother who is an auditor, wanted me to become a scientist. But, how could they come in the way of an offer from a reputed film maker like Mahesh Kothare? When I made up my mind, they supported my decision.

Q: Any forthcoming films ?
A: You will watch me in special role performing an item number in a forthcoming film ‘Target’.