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Manasi Parekh's Life Mantra: "Hum Banaye Apni Nayi Jagah"

National Award-winning actress Manasi Parekh has shared the personal mantra that has guided her life and career: "Hum banaye apni nayi jagah" (Let's create our own new space). She emphasized consciously choosing her own uncertain path over a conventional trajectory, a decision she finds deeply rewarding. Parekh reflected on her journey from a middle-class background with no industry links to achieving her dreams and now creating opportunities for others. Her career highlights include winning the 2024 National Film Award for Best Actress for "Kutch Express" and venturing into production.

Key Points: Manasi Parekh on Carving Her Own Path in Life & Career

  • Reveals "create your own space" mantra
  • Stepped away from expected career path
  • From no connections to National Award winner
  • Debut as producer and in Gujarati cinema
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Manasi Parekh reveals her mantra for life and career

National Award-winning actress Manasi Parekh reveals her guiding philosophy of creating her own space, from her debut to becoming a producer and award winner.

"I've never followed the expected path. Creating my own, even when it felt uncertain, has always been worth it. - Manasi Parekh"

Mumbai, March 24

National Award-winning actress Manasi Parekh has opened up about the guiding philosophy that has shaped both her personal journey and professional path, saying she has always believed in carving her own space rather than following a conventional route.

Manasi Parekh took to Instagram, where she shared a transition reel of herself. In the clip, the actress is initially seen dancing in front of the camera at home, before the video swiftly transitions to her holding an award at an event.

Sharing her mantra at the captions section, the actress said, "'Hum banaye apni nayi jagah' has always resonated deeply with her, both in life and in her career.

Manasi revealed that she consciously chose to step away from the expected trajectory, even when it meant embracing uncertainty.

"I've never followed the expected path. Creating my own, even when it felt uncertain, has always been worth it."

According to her, building her own path has consistently proven to be a rewarding decision.

She added: "From a grounded middle-class upbringing with no industry connections to now living my dreams and helping create opportunities for others - it's deeply fulfilling."

Mansi made her acting debut in the serial Kitni Mast Hai Zindagi in 2004, but gained popularity through India Calling in 2005.

Manasi also appeared in the show Gulaal. She was also seen in shows like Remote Control and Laughter Ke Phatke. In April 2012, she appeared in the Tamil romance film Leelai alongside 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. A year later, she made her debut in Gujarati cinema with Golkeri. 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, was a commercial success.

Manasi's latest release is Jab Khuli Kitaab directed by Saurabh Shukla. It is a cinematic adaptation of Shukla's own stage play of the same name. The film stars Pankaj Kapur and Dimple Kapadia as an elderly couple who decide to seek a divorce after 50 years of marriage.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Respect! From TV serials to a National Award. Her journey from Kitni Mast Hai Zindagi to Kutch Express shows that consistent work and choosing your own path pays off. More power to regional cinema artists getting national recognition.
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Aman W
While I admire her success, I feel the article focuses a bit too much on the philosophy and not enough on her actual craft. What about her process for preparing for Monghi in Kutch Express? That's what won her the award. The 'mantra' is good, but the hard work behind it is what matters.
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Sarah B
It's fascinating to see her transition across languages and platforms – Hindi TV, Tamil film, Gujarati cinema and web series. Truly creating her own space instead of being typecast. Jab Khuli Kitaab looks like a great project too!
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Karthik V
As a Gujarati, it makes me so proud to see her win the National Award! 🎉 Golkeri and Kutch Express put Gujarati cinema on a different level. Her success is a big boost for the entire industry. Hope she does more films in Gujarati.
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Michael C
The part about "helping create opportunities for others" is key. True success isn't just about personal achievement, but about lifting others up. That's a leadership quality we need more of in every field.

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