Manasi Naik

Manasi Naik (born 3 February 1987) is an Indian actress and dancer known for her work in Marathi cinema and television. Raised in Pune, she began her on-screen career in 2006 with a role in the television series Char Divas Sasuche, and made her film debut in 2007 with the commercially successful Zabardast. She rose to prominence dance performances, most notably the item number “Baghtoy Rickshaw Wala” from Teen Bayka Fajiti Aika (2012). Despite success and critical acclaim, Naik experienced periods of fluctuating film opportunities, her leading role in Murder Mestri (2015), earning her the Zee Talkies Comedy Award for Best Actress. She is also known for her performances in HuTuTu (2014), Dholki (2015), and her appearances in popular Marathi item numbers and music videos.

Beyond films, Naik has appeared on television shows such as Chala Hawa Yeu Dya and served as a judge on Dholkichya Talavar Season 4. She was seen portraying 33 iconic roles from Indian cinema in the unreleased Nitin Chandrakant Desai's Bollywood project Jee Lo Apni Filmy Khwaishen. Known for her glamorous screen presence and vibrant dance style, her personal life also drew public attention and therefore remains a recognizable figure in the Marathi entertainment industry.