Medha Manjrekar is an Indian actress and producer who mainly works in the Marathi Film Industry. She is known for playing the role of ‘Kaveri Ganpat Belwalkar’ in the Marathi Film “Natsamrat” (2016). She is the wife of Mahesh Manjrekar.
Wiki/Biography
Medha Manjrekar was born on Sunday, 12 July 1970 (age 49 years, as in 2019) in Mumbai. Her zodiac sign is Cancer. She did her schooling from Mumbai’s Paranjape Vidyalaya. She used to actively participate in the co-curricular activities in her school days.
Physical Appearance
Height (approx.): 5’ 4”
Weight (approx.): 60 kg
Hair Colour: Black
Eye Colour: Brown
Figure Measurements (approx.): 35-27-36
Family, Caste & Husband
Medha Manjrekar belongs to a Hindu Family. Not much is known about her parents and siblings.
Medha Manjrekar’s Mother
Medha Manjrekar with her father
Medha Manjrekar’s Parents
She is married to the actor and director, Mahesh Manjrekar. Mahesh is her second husband. The couple has a daughter, Saiee Manjrekar (Actress). She also has a daughter, Gauri Ingawale (Actress) from her first husband. Medha has a step-son, Satya Manjrekar (Actor) and a step-daughter, Ashwami Manjrekar (Film Producer, Chef).
Medha Manjrekar with her husband, Mahesh Manjrekar
Medha Manjrekar with her daughter Saiee Manjrekar
Medha Manjrekar with her daughter Gauri Ingawale
Medha Manjrekar with her daughters, Gauri Manjrekar and Saiee Manjrekar
Medha Manjrekar’s step-son Satya Manjrekar
Medha Manjrekar’s step-daughter Ashwami Manjrekar
Career
Medha started her acting career in 1995 with the Marathi film “Aai.” Subsequently, she appeared in Marathi films like “De Dhakka,” “Kaksparsh,” and “Fakta Ladh Mhana.”
Medha Manjrekar in a still from Kaksparsh
In 2016, she appeared in the lead role of ‘Kaveri Ganpat Belwalkar’ opposite Nana Patekar in the Marathi film “Natsamrat.” The film earned her wide popularity and went on to become the highest-grossing Marathi film of the year.
She has also featured in the Marathi films “Bandh Nylon Che” and “FU: Friendship Unlimited.”
Medha Manjrekar in a scene from Bandh Nylon Che
Favourite Things
- Travel Destination: London
Medha Manjrekar in London
Facts
- Her hobbies include dancing and travelling.
- Medha is specialized in spa and skin treatment.
- In 2016, she played the reel life wife of her real-life husband, Mahesh Manjrekar, in the Marathi film “Bandh Nylon Che.” It was the first time that the duo shared the screen. She played the role of ‘Mangal Raghunath Jogalekar’ in the film.
- Medha earned huge popularity with her performance in the film “Natsamrat.” Interestingly, she was not the first choice for the film. Initially, the actress, Reema Lagoo was signed for the role of ‘Kaveri,’ but she walked out of the film. It was then that Nana Patekar and Mahesh Manjrekar asked Medha to do the role.
- Medha Manjrekar has her residence in Hadapsar, Pune.
Categories: Biography
Source: SCHOOL TRANG DAI
