Mansi Srivastava is a well-known face in the Indian TV industry, having played the pioneer role of Heer in Zee TV’s show Rab Se Sohna Isshq and the lead role of Shivani in Do Dil Bandhe Ek Dori Se, among many more. Currently playing the lead role of Bhavya in Star Plus’s Popular Show Ishqbaaz, lets get to know her up-close, on all her favourites and how she feels about being a celebrity!
NN:
How do you go about handling your celebrity status & how does it feel like being one?
MS:
It feels good and responsible. I don’t really try to get it too much to my head. I am normal just like any layman. I feel more responsible though.
NN:
Which of these dominate your shopping bag: clothes, accessories, perfumes, or anything else?
MS:
Clothes dominate my shopping bags, the most.
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NN:
With neck to neck competition, how do you go about with every shot to make it the best, what’s your secret?
MS:
I take one scene at a time. Try to be in present and complete with conviction what I have in hand, but ofcourse we need to be prepared for future too. I keep attending few dance and acting workshops to actively be in touch with the craft.
NN:
What kind of role do you feel most comfortable with?
MS:
The one where you get into a character and the charachter’s skin and you feel comfortable in. But if you can’t get a hang of that role or the characteristics of that role then one can’t be comfortable with the role. But yes I love to do comedy roles.
NN:
When did you decide to become an actress and take it up as a full-time profession?
MS:
When I was in school I knew I wanted to be in this line. Then slowly I started taking part in plays, in theatre and that is when I knew, I want to be an actor.
NN:
If you weren’t an actress, what would you be?
MS:
I would be either a CA or may be would have done MBA and had been working in corporate.
NN:
Which character is close to your heart among the ones that you have played? And why?
MS:
Shivani from ‘Do Dil Bandhe Ek Dori Se’, my first show as lead on Zee TV is the closest to my heart. I loved the story of that show plus it was my first show so I am attached to it. Bhavya is also very close to my heart. It’s a very different kind of role and challenging too so I like to keep it close and keep cherishing it even in present.
NN:
Which show did you love the most to work on?
MS:
I am really enjoying working in ‘Ishqbaaz’ right now. The whole team is great, plus, Surbhi, Shrenu and I enjoy each other’s company. There is no jealousy, etc.
Also I had the most fun in ‘Peterson Hill’ the comedy show and made a life long friend in that show, Sucheta Khanna. She is like a lifeline to me.
NN:
You are from Gurgaon, right? Are you able to visit your parents regularly? And when you come back to Bombay, what do you miss the most about being at home?
MS:
I am from Chandigarh. I was born in Gurgaon but then as an infant only shifted to Chandigarh. I have been brought up there only, basically Panchkula. Well frankly speaking I am more attached to Mumbai now and feel home sick when I leave Mumbai and go elsewhere. That’s the spirit of Mumbai. My parents keep visiting me often.
NN:
What does Fitness mean to you? How much dedicated are you to fitness? Your fitness routine?
MS:
Fitness is very important. I don’t get much time from shoot these days but I try that in whatever time I get and whenever I am able to do some exercises. I mostly do skipping, yoga and some cardio, abs and squats.
NN:
How do you manage to control your diet when you are on the set? What do you usually eat on set?
MS:
On the set it is very difficult to control your diet as someone or the other is always munching around or ordering something tasty or the lunch everyone gets is tasty and lot of variety. So until unless you don’t keep a target for yourself, you can’t achieve dieting on set. I usually eat homemade food whatever I get, sabzi, rice, other than that I like to eat roasted khakhra and makhaaney.
NN:
Describe yourself in three words?
MS:
Simple, funny and caring.
NN:
Which was your last holiday destination you visited? Tell us, your best memories from there? Also, what is your favorite holiday destination and why?
MS:
Hong Kong was my last. Also it is my favourite till now. You can shop and party both in Hong Kong. I do want to visit Amsterdam and Santorini soon, because of it’s beauty and culture.
NN:
What is your beauty routine like? What beauty products do you swear by?
MS:
My beauty routine is cleaning the makeup I put everyday nicely and applying night cream before going to bed. Moisturiser in the morning after shower is a must and sunscreen too. I drink lots of water and stay happy. Don’t stress 🙂
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- https://www.instagram.com/dearmansi/
- https://twitter.com/mansi_srivas
- https://www.facebook.com/mansisrivastavaofficial/
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