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23-07-2025
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Audition Lines To Owning Mercedes: A Look At Manisha Rani's Inspiring Journey
Manisha Rani started as a waitress in Kolkata and worked her way up to become one of the most popular faces of reality TV. Reality TV star Manisha Rani turned heads as she was spotted getting off her Mercedes in Mumbai. The Bigg Boss OTT Season 2 fame appeared in style, channelling an effortlessly chic look. The actress was seen in an all-black outfit, exuding grace and elegance. For her outfit, Rani opted for an off-shoulder peplum top with a V-cut in the front and teamed it up with a pair of relaxed-fit flared trousers. Manisha Rani proved her top-notch fashion sense in this minimal yet chic ensemble. For shoes, Rani opted for white platform heels to add a hint of colour to the monochrome look. Her hair, featuring loose waves, was kept open as she got out of her Mercedes-Benz CLA 200, worth Rs 36 lakh. Manisha Rani's Journey Rani is often seen spending luxurious vacations abroad with friends, attending high-profile events and appearing on popular shows. However, this was not how her life looked a few years back. Rani had to work her way through to achieve such a level of success. Born in a middle-class family in Bihar, Rani ran away to Kolkata after completing her education. In the city of joy, Rani took various jobs like waitressing, dancing and others to sustain herself. Her first reality TV appearance was in Dance India Dance Season 5 in 2015, where she was evicted in the first round itself. Later in 2020, Rani was seen in a supporting role in the &TV serial Gudiya Hamari Sabhi Pe Bhari. The Big Break After years of struggle, Rani got her first big break in 2023 in the reality TV show Bigg Boss OTT Season 2, where she finished as the 2nd runner-up. In 2024, she participated in Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa Season 11 as a wild card entry and won the season. As a winner, Rani received prize money of Rs 30 lakh and won a trip to Yas Island in Abu Dhabi. Rani participated in the show with choreographer Ashutosh Pawar, beat Shoaib Ibrahim and Adrija Sinha to take the winning trophy. Acting Career In 2025, Rani made her acting debut as the female lead in the Hindi drama series Haale Dil. In this series, Rani was seen portraying the character of Indu, a strong and emotionally driven role. Alongside Rani, the series featured Nishank Verma, Harshad Arora and Jenifer Emmanuel, among others, in prominent roles. First Published: July 23, 2025, 13:05 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
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04-06-2025
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Ravi Dubey Praises Haale Dil Star Manisha Rani, Drops Unseen Picture From Set
Last Updated: Ravi Dubey had an ask me anything session on Instagram, during which he was questioned about his working experience with Manisha Rani. Ravi Dubey Praises Haale Dil Star Manisha Rani, Drops UnManisha Rani, known for her stint on reality TV shows, is getting ready to take an important step in her career. Manisha rose to prominence after she participated in Bigg Boss OTT Season 2 and then won Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 11 as a wild-card competitor. She is now poised to star in Ravi Dubey and Sargun Mehta's upcoming show Haale Dil. While not much about the story, Manisha's fans are quite eager to see her back on screen. Recently, Ravi Dubey shared an unseen photo with Manisha Rani from the sets of Haale Dil and expressed that it was a treat to work with her. Ravi Dubey had an ask me anything session on Instagram, during which he was questioned about his working experience with Manisha Rani. Ravi responded to the question by posting an unseen photo of him and Manisha Rani on his Instagram story. Ravi Dubey is seen hugging Manisha Rani while posing for the camera. Alongwith the picture, Ravi wrote, 'We fell in love with Indu… You will, too (Heart emoji)." Manisha Rani also repisted the story and wrote, 'Sabko pyaar hoga Indu se…" Manisha's character in Haale Dil is called Indu. This highly anticipated series will be available on Dreamiyata Dramaa's official YouTube page. Manisha and Dreamiyata Dramaa's cooperation has generated a lot of buzz given the production house's reputation for producing high-quality content. Manisha will star opposite Nishank Verma, who was last seen in the web series The Magic Of Shiri. Sharing about his role and the show, Nishank told Etimes, 'It's a relationship drama with layered emotions, drawn from real life, and what I love most is that it doesn't judge its characters. It embraces their complexities with honesty and nuance. The character I'm playing has a beautiful vulnerability, and I was excited to explore the intricacies operating within him." Dreamiyata Dramaa has already produced hit shows like Lovely Lolla and Dil Ko Rafuu Kar Lei. Haale Dil is also expected to be a significant success owing to its cast and storytelling. First Published: May 22, 2025, 12:35 IST
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04-06-2025
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Manisha Rani's Bold Take On Follower-Based Casting: ‘Acting Main Dam…'
Last Updated: Manisha Rani is all set to feature in Ravi Dubey and Sargun Mehta's next project, Haal-E-Dil. Manisha Rani, known for her stint on reality TV shows like Bigg Boss OTT Season 2 and Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 11, is set to take a significant step in her career. The social media star is gearing up for Ravi Dubey and Sargun Mehta's upcoming show Haale Dil. She sparked a debate when asked about influencers being cast based on their social media following, reacting to the industry's trend. In a recent interview with Telly Chakkar, Manisha said, 'I don't think so, mujhe lagta hai ki agar koi influencer ko le bhi le followers ke dum pe, lekin agar uski acting main dam hi nhi rahega to use kaam hi nhi milega (I don't think so, I feel that even if someone casts an influencer based on their followers, but if they don't have acting skills, then they will not get any work)." 'And influencer bhi aj ek nhi hai hazaro hai, agar unme se kisi ko acting ka offer mil raha hai to usme kuch talent hoga (Today, there is not just one influencer; there are thousands of them. If a few of them are getting an offer for acting, then they must have some talent)," she added. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Tellychakkar Official ® (@tellychakkar) In a recent appearance, Manisha Rani turned heads with her shimmering silver outfit, exuding elegance and confidence. Her long, dark hair cascaded down her shoulders, adding to her glamorous persona. When asked about her choice of western attire, Manisha playfully explained, 'I've worn sarees and suits throughout the series, so I thought, why not wear something western today?" Ravi Dubey recently hosted an 'Ask Me Anything' session on Instagram, where he was quizzed about working with Manisha Rani. In response, Ravi shared an unseen photo of himself and Manisha Rani, captioning it, 'We fell in love with Indu… You will, too (sin)." The photo features Ravi affectionately hugging Manisha. Manisha Rani reposted the story, adding, 'Sabko pyaar hoga Indu se…", and teasing their upcoming show Haale Dil, where Manisha plays the character Indu. While not much is known about the story, Manisha's fans are quite eager to see her back on screen. First Published: June 04, 2025, 16:49 IST
