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Manini De

Maninee De
Maninee De at the First look launch of 'Identity Card' in 2014
Born
Delhi, India
OccupationActress
Years active1994–present
Spouse
(m. 2004; sep. 2020)
ChildrenDianoor "Diya" (daughter)
ParentKanti De (mother)

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.

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.[citation needed] 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.[8]

She was part of Diya Aur Baati Hum, aired on Star Plus and portrayed the character of inspector Singh.[9][8]

Filmography

Television

Year Title Role Notes
1995 Mansi Host [7]
1995–1996 Amma and Family Farah
2001–2002 Jannat Mehndi
2002–2003 Ssshhhh...Koi Hai Various characters
2003–2006 Jassi Jaissi Koi Nahin Pari Kapadia 2004: Indian Telly Award for Best Actress in a Comic Role
Shaka Laka Boom Boom Zehreeli
2004–2005 Saathiya – Pyar Ka Naya Ehsaas Avanti Oberoi
2005 Nach Baliye 1 Contestant Participated with her husband Mihir Mishra
Sarabhai vs Sarabhai Dinky Chakraborty Guest
Remix Chi Chi
The Great Indian Comedy Show Various characters [10]
2006 Sarkarr:Rishton Ki Ankahi Kahani Yana
Twinkle Beauty Parlour Lajpat Nagar Ragini [11]
Nach Baliye (Season 2) Host/presenter 1 episode
2006–2009 Ghar Ki Lakshmi Betiyann Chanchal
2007 Jeete Hain Iske Liye Ramona
Agadam Bagdam Tigdam Katrina Guest
Naaginn – Waadon Ki Agniparikshaa Ambalika
2008 Bhoomi Host
Jamegi Jodi.Com Poornima Cameo role
2009–2011 Kesariya Balam Aavo Hamare Des Padma
2009–2010 Kya Mast Hai Life Sushmita Juneja
2010–2011 C.I.D. Dr Sonali Barwe
Rang Badalti Odhani Sasha [12]
2011 Ek Nayi Chhoti Si Zindagi Revati
2011–2013 Adaalat Ms. Devyani Bose
2012 Devon Ke Dev – Mahadev Princess Vijaya
Madhubala – Ek Ishq Ek Junoon Ila
2013 The Buddy Project Sneha Gujral Cameo role
Suvreen Guggal – Topper of The Year Manini Seth
2014–2015 Diya Aur Baati Hum Officer Agrima Singh
2014 Savdhaan India Radhika
2015 Kabhi Aise Geet Gaya Karo Protibha
Gulmohar Grand
2016 Satrangi Sasural Vasundhara
2016–2017 Pardes Mein Hai Meraa Dil Sudha Mehra
2017–2020 Baahubali: The Lost Legends Shivgami Voice role in Hindi and English versions
2017 Partners Sushmita
Romil & Jugal Sunita Kohli
2017–2018 Naamkarann Gurumaa / Raghu / Ragini Pandit
2018 Laado 2 Shagun Sethi
Super Sisters – Chalega Pyar Ka Jaadu Manolekha/Mini Mami
Yeh Teri Galiyan Advocate Vani Kapoor
2019 Haiwaan : The Monster Vaishali Manoj Agnihotri
Laal Ishq Ila
Abhay Radhika [13]
Coldd Lassi Aur Chicken Masala Restaurant owner [14]
Made in Heaven Vimala Singh
2021 Kuch Toh Hai: Naagin Ek Naye Rang Mein Pam
2023 The Jengaburu Curse Lata Panigrahi
2023 Campus Beats Tapasvi Oberoi
2023–2024 Udaariyaan Baby Gill
Dalchini Rajrani Dhillon
2024 Rabb Se Hai Dua Ghazal Akhtar

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 [9]
2007 Chain Kulii Ki Main Kulii Nadira
2008 Fashion Sheena Bajaj [9]
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

Live action films

Hollywood films

Film title Actress Character Dub language Original language Original year release Dub year release Notes
101 Dalmatians Glenn Close Cruella de Vil Hindi English 1996 Unknown
The Mummy Rachel Weisz Evelyn Carnahan Hindi English 1999 1999
102 Dalmatians Glenn Close Cruella de Vil Hindi English 2000 Unknown
Iron Man Gwyneth Paltrow Pepper Potts Hindi English 2008 2008
Death Race Joan Allen Claire Hennessey Hindi English 2008 2008
Iron Man 2 Gwyneth Paltrow Pepper Potts Hindi English 2010 2010
The A-Team Jessica Biel Charissa Sosa Hindi English 2010 2010
Total Recall Jessica Biel Melina Hindi English 2012 2012
Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation Rebecca Ferguson Ilsa Faust Hindi English 2015 2015
Avengers: Age of Ultron Claudia Kim Helen Cho Hindi English 2015 2015
The Fate of the Furious Charlize Theron Cipher Hindi English 2017 2017
Mission: Impossible – Fallout Rebecca Ferguson Ilsa Faust Hindi English 2018 2018
Captain Marvel Annette Bening Mar-vell Hindi English 2019 2019
Maleficent: Mistress of Evil Michelle Pfeiffer Queen Ingris Hindi English 2019 2019
The Sea Beast Marianne Jean-Baptiste Sarah Sharpe Hindi English 2022 2022

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 7 February 2020

References

  1. ^ "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.
  2. ^ "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.
  3. ^ "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.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ "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.
  6. ^ "Maninee De, Mihir Misra living separately after 16 yrs of marriage". Hindustan Times. 7 July 2020.
  7. ^ a b "Silk city girl sets foot in Oriya film industry - Back to the roots". The Telegraph. 21 July 2010. Retrieved 22 May 2024.
  8. ^ a b "Maninee De's runway to success from Miss India to Television!". Femina. Retrieved 28 July 2024.
  9. ^ a b c 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.
  10. ^ Sen, Raja (27 April 2005). "Great Indian laugh-a-thon!". Rediff.
  11. ^ Chakrabarti, Srabanti (15 May 2006). "Twinkle Beauty Parlour: Sneak Preview!". Rediff. Retrieved 22 May 2024.
  12. ^ "Maninee Misra to enter Rang Badalti Odhani - Indian Express". The Indian Express. Archived from the original on 15 July 2023. Retrieved 26 November 2020.
  13. ^ "Streaming platforms have given Bollywood story-telling a new thrust". The Telegraph (India). Archived from the original on 9 August 2019. Retrieved 26 November 2020.
  14. ^ "Pradeep Sarkar a true storyteller: Coldd Lassi Aur Chicken Masala actors Divyanka and Rajeev". India Today. Indo-Asian News Service. 5 September 2019. Retrieved 16 June 2021.