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.
Personal life Manasi Parekh is a Gujarati who was born and brought up in Mumbai. 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. She is married to musician Parthiv Gohil, and they have a daughter.
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 Bollywood actor Shiv Panditt. 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. In 2020, she made her debut in Gujarati cinema with Golkeri which was commercially successful. 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. Her next horror comedy film Jhamkudi (2024) was a commercial success.
Television Year Show Role Notes Ref(s) 2004—2005 Kitni Mast Hai Zindagi Rashmi 2005 Kaisa Ye Pyar Hai Tanya Guest appearance 2005—2006 India Calling Chandini 2005 Kasautii Zindagii Kay Kuki Bajaj 2006 Kkavyanjali Akshara 2007 Aahat Millie Special appearance, Episode 2 Four Taranpreet 2008 Remote Control Bubbly 2009 Saat Phere: Saloni Ka Safar Kavita 2010 Sapna Babul Ka...Bidaai Guest (as Gulaal) Special appearance Saath Nibhaana Saathiya 2010—2011 Zindagi Ka Har Rang...Gulaal Gulaal 2010 Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 4 Guest Dance 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 Mandira Guest Appearance Star Ya Rockstar Contestant Winner 2012 Ek Hazaaron Mein Meri Behna Hai Mahhi Cameo 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 Maya Sumit's wife 2016–2017 Kasam Tere Pyaar Ki Kritika Cameo role 2017 Gangaa Guest Special appearance Bigg Boss 11 To support Hiten Tejwani 2019 Kitchen Champion 5 Contestant Along with Juhi Parmar 2026ChumbakPriyanka KhannaNetflix series
Films
YearTitleRoleLanguageNotesRef.2007Laaga Chunari Mein DaagKonkana's Colleague Hindi2012LeelaiKarunai MalarTamil2019Uri: The Surgical StrikeNeha KashyapHindi2020GolkeriHarshitaGujaratiAlso producer2022Dear FatherAlka2023Kutch ExpressMonghiAlso producerCongratulationsRagini2024Ittaa KittaaKavyaJhamkudiKumudAlso producer2025ShubhchintakMeghana MaharaniManasi Laalo – Krishna Sada Sahaayate ProducerMisriPooja2026Jab Khuli KitaabAshaHindi2026MitrataGujaratiProducer
Short films YearTitleRoleRef. 2019LaddooMo
Web series YearTitleChannelRoleNotesPlatform2017Bin Bulaaye MehmanShitty Ideas TrendingJahnviSupportingYouTubeThe Right TimeShitty Ideas TrendingShreyaLeadTruth or DareTVF's GirlyapaSonu2018Supermoms With ManasiManasi Parekh FB PageHostChat ShowFacebookDo Not DisturbMX Player OriginalsMeeraDramaMX Player
Theatre YearTitleRoleNotesLocation2012-2014Maro Piyu Gayo RangoonHeliLeadGlobe to Globe Festival, London
Home production YearTitleRoleFormat2017Tum Bhi NaSinger, ArtistMusic Video
Awards +YearFilmAwardCategoryRef.2024Kutch ExpressNational Film AwardsBest Actress
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