Manini De
Indian television actress
Manini De is an Indian film and television actress who rose to stardom by playing the role of Katiya in Ssshhhh...Koi Hai, Pari Kapadia in Jassi Jaissi Koi Nahin. She is also known for her role as Dr Sonali Barwe in C.I.D. She has been a part of many TV serials. She has also appeared in films. She played the role of Shagun in Laado 2. From November 2023 to April 2024 she was seen as Rajrani Param Dhillon in Dalchini.
01Personal 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.
02Career
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.
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.
03Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Mansi | Host | |
| 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 | ||
| 2006 | Sarkarr:Rishton Ki Ankahi Kahani | Yana | |
| Twinkle Beauty Parlour Lajpat Nagar | Ragini | ||
| 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 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Coldd Lassi Aur Chicken Masala | Restaurant owner | ||
| 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 | |
| 2007 | Chain Kulii Ki Main Kulii | Nadira | |
| 2008 | Fashion | Sheena Bajaj | |
| 2010 | Ashok Chakra: Tribute to Real Heroes | Mrs. S. Ampte | |
| 2012 | Student of the Year | Geetha Singh | |
| 2015 | Sata Lota Pan Sagla Khota |
04Dubbing 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 |
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