Manini De
Manini De is an Indian film and television actress who rose to stardom by playing the role of Katiya in Ssshhhh...Koi Hai,[1] Pari Kapadia in Jassi Jaissi Koi Nahin.[2][3] She is also known for her role as Dr Sonali Barwe in C.I.D.[4] She has been a part of many TV serials. She has also appeared in films. She played the role of Shagun in Laado 2.[5] From November 2023 to April 2024 she was seen as Rajrani Param Dhillon in Dalchini.
Maninee De | |
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Maninee De at the First look launch of 'Identity Card' in 2014 | |
| Born | July 12, 1972 Delhi, India |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1994–present |
| Spouse | |
| Children | Dianoor "Diya" (daughter) |
| Parent | Kanti De (mother) |
Personal life
Her first marriage lasted five years before she got divorced from her first husband with whom she had a daughter named Dianoor "Diya". Her daughter Dianoor "Diya" from her first marriage was born in the year 2000. Manini married television actor Mihir Mishra on 30 December 2004. In July 2020, De told Bombay Times that she and Misra have been living separately for past six months.[6]
Career
Maninee De was one of the top ten finalists in the 1994 Miss India beauty pageant. Her career in television started as a host of interview show Mansi.[7]
Maninee De was first recognized for playing Pari Kapadia, the best friend of villain Mallika, in the TV serial Jassi Jaissi Koi Nahin. Maninee played Aunt Chanchal in the TV series Ghar Ki Lakshmi Betiyaan. In 2005, she had a part in The Great Indian Comedy Show of Star One, and was also in the reality show Nach Baliye with her husband. Maninee De played Ragini in SAB TV's serial Twinkle Beauty Parlour, and also appeared in the Remix. Maninee has also appeared as Dr Sonali Barwe, a forensic expert, in the detective series C.I.D..
She also appeared in the popular Sahara one drama Kesariya Balam Aavo Hamare Des. In 2006, Maninee appeared in the film Krrish as a friend of the character of Priyanka Chopra. In 2007, she was seen as Ambalika in Naaginn. In 2008, Maninee appeared in the film Fashion as Sheena Bajaj, a fashion magazine expert. In 2009–2010, she appeared in the youth oriented Disney show Kya Mast Hai Life. She portrayed the role of a Bollywood superstar mother, Sushmita Juneja, who cannot speak Hindi properly. She also portrayed the role of Vijaya, elder sister of Sati, portrayed by Mouni Roy in mythological serial Devon Ke Dev – Mahadev. From 2011, she is occasionally seen in courtroom drama Adaalat as prosecution lawyer "Devyani Bose".
She had featured in Student of the Year where she played the role of Geetha, Abhimanyu (Siddharth Malhotra)'s bad aunt.
She was part of Diya Aur Baati Hum, aired on Star Plus and portrayed the character of inspector Singh.[8]
Filmography
Television
Films
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Waisa Bhi Hota Hai Part II | Suman | |
| Rules: Pyaar Ka Superhit Formula | Uday's wife | ||
| 2005 | 7 1/2 Phere: More Than a Wedding | Raveena Joshi | |
| 2006 | Krrish | Honey | [8] |
| 2007 | Chain Kulii Ki Main Kulii | Nadira | |
| 2008 | Fashion | Sheena Bajaj | [8] |
| 2010 | Ashok Chakra: Tribute to Real Heroes | Mrs. S. Ampte | |
| 2012 | Student of the Year | Geetha Singh | |
| 2015 | Sata Lota Pan Sagla Khota |
Dubbing roles
Hollywood films
South-Indian films
| Film title | Actress | Character | Dub Language | Original Language | Original Year Release | Dub Year Release | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K.G.F: Chapter 1 | Archana Jois | Shanthamma | Hindustani | Kannada | 2018 | 2021 | |
| Stalin | Khushbu Sundar | Jhansi | Hindustani | Telugu | 2006 | 2022 | |
| Anjaam Pathiraa | Unnimaya Prasad | DCP Catherine Maria | Hindi | Malayalam | 2020 | 2022 | The Hindi dub was titled: Police Story. |
| Raja the Great | Raadhika Sarathkumar | Constable Anantha Lakshmi | Hindi | Telugu | 2017 | 2022 | |
| Sarileru Neekevvaru | Vijayashanti | Bharathi | Hindi | Telugu | 2020 | 2022 | The Hindi dub was titled: Sarileru. |
| Varisu | Jayasudha | Sudha Rajendran | Hindi | Tamil | 2023 | 2023 | |
| Oh! Baby | Lakshmi | 70 year-old Savitri alias "Baby" | Hindi | Telugu | 2019 | 2023 | |
| Ruler | Jayasudha | Sarojini Naidu | Hindi | Telugu | 2019 | 2023 | |
| Chandramukhi 2 | Radhika Sarathkumar | Ragini | Hindi | Tamil | 2023 | 2023 |
Live action series
| Title | Actress | Role | Dub language | Original language | Episodes | Original airdate | Dub airdate | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Locke & Key | Laysla De Oliveira | Dodge | Hindi | English | 20 | February 7, 2020 |
References
- "Saroj ji was a guru to me: Manini De Mishra". The Times of India. 3 July 2020. Archived from the original on 4 July 2020. Retrieved 26 November 2020.
- "Maninee De and Mihir Misra Living Separately as 16-year-old Marriage Hits Rock Bottom". News18. 7 July 2020. Archived from the original on 20 November 2020. Retrieved 26 November 2020.
- "Jassi Jaissi Koi Nahin Actress Maninee De Confirms Separation From Husband Mihir Mishra After 16 Years Of Marriage!". news.abplive.com. 7 July 2020. Archived from the original on 27 September 2020. Retrieved 26 November 2020.
- Trivedi, Pooja (7 July 2020). "Maninee De on her separation with Mihir Mishra: Marriage has its ebb and flow". India Today. Archived from the original on 9 July 2020. Retrieved 26 November 2020.
- "Naamkaran's Manini Mishra rings in her birthday with Arjun Bijlani, Charu Asopa, and others, see pics". The Times of India. 23 March 2018. Archived from the original on 6 March 2019. Retrieved 26 November 2020.
- "Maninee De, Mihir Misra living separately after 16 yrs of marriage". Hindustan Times. 7 July 2020.
- "Silk city girl sets foot in Oriya film industry - Back to the roots". The Telegraph. 21 July 2010. Retrieved 22 May 2024.
- Mishra, Manini (10 April 2014). "'TV shows like 24 don't get ratings because they are classy'" (Interview). Interviewed by Rajul Hegde. Mumbai: Rediff.com. Retrieved 23 May 2024.
- Sen, Raja (27 April 2005). "Great Indian laugh-a-thon!". Rediff.
- Chakrabarti, Srabanti (15 May 2006). "Twinkle Beauty Parlour: Sneak Preview!". Rediff. Retrieved 22 May 2024.
- "Maninee Misra to enter Rang Badalti Odhani - Indian Express". archive.indianexpress.com. Archived from the original on 15 July 2023. Retrieved 26 November 2020.
- "Romil and Jugal trailer: Ekta Kapoor's web series spins a contemporary, gay twist to Romeo and Juliet and the result is interesting". Bollywood Life. 15 April 2017. Archived from the original on 31 October 2019. Retrieved 26 November 2020.
- Rajesh, Author: Srividya (28 January 2019). "Maninee Mishra joins the cast of Akshay Singh's crime thriller, Abhay for ZEE5". IWMBuzz. Archived from the original on 20 October 2020. Retrieved 26 November 2020.
{{cite web}}:|first=has generic name (help) - "Streaming platforms have given Bollywood story-telling a new thrust". www.telegraphindia.com. Archived from the original on 9 August 2019. Retrieved 26 November 2020.
- Indo-Asian News Service (5 September 2019). "Pradeep Sarkar a true storyteller: Coldd Lassi Aur Chicken Masala actors Divyanka and Rajeev". India Today. Retrieved 16 June 2021.