Manasi Joshi Roy is an Indian film and television actress. She is the sister of Bollywood actor Sharman Joshi. She has appeared in the Bollywood film Student of the Year 2. She was India’s first star movies host on Bol Bollywood.
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Wiki/Biography
Mansi Joshi Roy was born on Monday, 15 April 1968 (age 55 years; as in 2023) in Mumbai, Maharashtra. His zodiac sign is Aries. His ancestors are residents of Patan, Gujarat. He did his schooling from Manekji Cooper Education Trust School, Mumbai. She earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology from Mithibai College, Mumbai. During her childhood, Mansi spent most of her time in theatres, helping her uncle and father prepare for their shows. She was inspired by her father and decided to become an actor.
Childhood picture of Mansi Joshi Roy with her parents
Childhood picture of Mansi Joshi Roy with her brother
Physical Appearance
Height (Approx): 5′ 4″
Weight (Approx): 65 kg
Hair Color: Dark Brown
Eye colour: dark brown
Picture Measurements (Approx): 36-32-38
Family
Mansi Joshi Roy belongs to a Gujarati Brahmin family of actors and performing artists.
parents and siblings
Mansi’s father, Arvind Joshi, was a Gujarati theater actor, director and producer and her mother, Usha Joshi, is a housewife. Manasi Joshi Roy has a brother, Sharman Joshi, a Bollywood actor.
Mansi Joshi Roy (right) with her mother
Manasi Joshi Roy with Sharman Joshi
Mansi Joshi Roy with her father
husband and children
Mansi Joshi Roy married Rohit Roy, an Indian actor, on 23 June 1999. Their wedding was a mix of Indian and Bengali traditions. They have a daughter, Kiara Roy, who is a student at Brown University.
Mansi Joshi Roy (far left) with Rohit Roy and his daughter
other relatives
Praveen Joshi and Sarita Joshi
Praveen Joshi, an Indian stage actor and director, was Mansi Joshi Roy’s uncle. Praveen was married to Indian television actress Sarita Joshi. Praveen and Sarita have two daughters, Purbi Joshi and Ketaki Dave (both actors). Indian TV actress Gulki Joshi is also Mansi’s cousin. Indian TV actress Riddhi Dave is the granddaughter of Praveen Joshi and niece of Mansi.
From left, Mansi Joshi’s relatives Purabi Joshi, Sarita Joshi and Ketaki Dave.
Mansi Joshi’s uncle Praveen Joshi
relationship
Mansi Joshi Roy was in a relationship with Rohit Roy for 7 years before tying the knot in 1999. Their first meeting was in the office of Indian director Kunal Kapoor, where Rohit was working at that time. Gradually they become friends and soon fall in love with each other.
Mansi Joshi Roy with Rohit Roy before her wedding
Religion
Mansi Joshi Roy follows Hindu religion.
livelihood
actor
Theater
During her college days, Mansi Joshi Roy started her theater career with a Gujarati play, directed by her father Arvind Joshi. She has acted in Arvind’s plays, which explored father-daughter relationships. She has acted in many dramas like Annie Sugandhno Dario and Tamari Neha, and I Should Be in Pictures. She played the lead female role in the Hindi version of the drama All the Best (1992) produced by Firoz Abbas Khan. The play proved to be a huge hit and was staged for the next 8 years.
All the best with the cast of Mansi Joshi Roy drama
Television
Mansi started her television career with Star Plus’ TV show Gaatha. She has played many roles including Sudha in Saaya (1998–1999) on Sony TV, Chandni “Upperwali” in Gharwali Uparwali (2000–2003) on Star Plus, and Madhuri Pankaj Sharma in Dhai Kilo Prem (2017) on Star Plus. Mansi played the role of Sheela Ramani in the suspense thriller series Saturday Suspense (1997) on Zee TV. Mansi had an episodic role in this show. She has also hosted many shows on TV like Entertainment Now and Tara Rum Pum Pum.
Mansi Joshi Roy in a scene from the show Saaya
In 2005, she participated in season 1 of the celebrity dance reality show, Nach Baliye. He participated with Rohit Roy.
Mansi Joshi with Rohit Roy in Nach Baliye
movies
Mansi made her Bollywood debut in 2007 with the film Just Married. She has appeared in many short films like Ek Din Achanak, Cute Meeta Love and Love Story. She also appeared in the Bollywood film Student of the Year 2.
Mansi Joshi Roy on the sets of Student of the Year 2
modeling
Mansi Joshi Roy started modeling after graduation, she has modeled for over 100 commercials including Hair & Care, Close Up, Surf, Kellogg’s and Pond’s.
the creator
Mansi has worked with Rohit Roy as executive producer on three short films, Rice Plate, Gubbare and Purnamashi. He has also produced nine short films for Zoom TV and behind the scenes for the singing reality show, Sa Re Ga Ma Pa. Mansi has a production house, Magicworks, under which she has produced a feature film Pankh with WhiteFeather Films and 3 short films for Dus. Stories by Sanjay Gupta.
award
- His short film, Unresolved, was selected for the International Film Festival of South Asia in Toronto, Canada.
- In 1999, he won a Screen Award for the TV series Saaya (1998–1999).
- In 1993, he won the movie magazine Bagpiper “Discover a Star Scheme” contest.
Facts/General Knowledge
- Mansi Joshi Roy is often seen endorsing brands with Rohit Roy on her social media accounts.
- He likes reading and travelling. He has traveled to many countries including America, Greece, Spain and Maldives.
Mansi Joshi Roy with her family in Maldives
- In 2012, he started blogging, his blog is named This, That and The Other and he has been published in DNA India, The Quint and Hindustan Times Brunch.
Mansi Joshi Roy studying at her home in Mumbai
- In May 2015, she and Rohit Roy appeared as guests on Simply Chat, a talk show with Sameer Soni.
- Mansi is often seen consuming alcohol.
Mansi (far left) with a glass of wine
- Mansi’s friends and family call her Miss Google because she has good knowledge of every subject.
- Mansi’s favorite color is white.
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