Manini De is an Indian film and television actress who rose to stardom by playing the role of Katiya in Ssshhhh...Koi Hai, Pari Kapadia in Jassi Jaissi Koi Nahin. She is also known for her role as Dr Sonali Barwe in C.I.D. She has been a part of many TV serials. She has also appeared in films. She played the role of Shagun in Laado 2. From November 2023 to April 2024 she was seen as Rajrani Param Dhillon in Dalchini.
Personal life Her first marriage lasted five years before she got divorced from her first husband with whom she had a daughter named Dianoor "Diya". Her daughter Dianoor "Diya" from her first marriage was born in the year 2000. Manini married television actor Mihir Mishra on 30 December 2004. In July 2020, De told Bombay Times that she and Misra have been living separately for past six months.
Career Maninee De was one of the top ten finalists in the 1994 Miss India beauty pageant. Her career in television started as a host of interview show Mansi.
Maninee De was first recognized for playing Pari Kapadia, the best friend of villain Mallika, in the TV serial Jassi Jaissi Koi Nahin. Maninee played Aunt Chanchal in the TV series Ghar Ki Lakshmi Betiyaan. In 2005, she had a part in The Great Indian Comedy Show of Star One, and was also in the reality show Nach Baliye with her husband. Maninee De played Ragini in SAB TV's serial Twinkle Beauty Parlour, and also appeared in the Remix. Maninee has also appeared as Dr Sonali Barwe, a forensic expert, in the detective series C.I.D..
She also appeared in the popular Sahara one drama Kesariya Balam Aavo Hamare Des. In 2006, Maninee appeared in the film Krrish as a friend of the character of Priyanka Chopra. In 2007, she was seen as Ambalika in Naaginn. In 2008, Maninee appeared in the film Fashion as Sheena Bajaj, a fashion magazine expert. In 2009–2010, she appeared in the youth oriented Disney show Kya Mast Hai Life. She portrayed the role of a Bollywood superstar mother, Sushmita Juneja, who cannot speak Hindi properly. She also portrayed the role of Vijaya, elder sister of Sati, portrayed by Mouni Roy in mythological serial Devon Ke Dev – Mahadev. From 2011, she is occasionally seen in courtroom drama Adaalat as prosecution lawyer "Devyani Bose".
She had featured in Student of the Year where she played the role of Geetha, Abhimanyu (Siddharth Malhotra)'s bad aunt.
She was part of Diya Aur Baati Hum, aired on Star Plus and portrayed the character of inspector Singh.
Filmography Television Year Title Role Notes 1995 Mansi Host 1995–1996 Amma and Family Farah 2001–2002 Jannat Mehndi 2002–2003 Ssshhhh...Koi Hai Various characters 2003–2006 Jassi Jaissi Koi Nahin Pari Kapadia 2004: Indian Telly Award for Best Actress in a Comic Role Shaka Laka Boom Boom Zehreeli 2004–2005 Saathiya – Pyar Ka Naya Ehsaas Avanti Oberoi 2005 Nach Baliye 1 Contestant Participated with her husband Mihir Mishra Sarabhai vs Sarabhai Dinky Chakraborty Guest Remix Chi Chi The Great Indian Comedy Show Various characters 2006 Sarkarr:Rishton Ki Ankahi Kahani Yana Twinkle Beauty Parlour Lajpat Nagar Ragini Nach Baliye (Season 2) Host/presenter 1 episode 2006–2009 Ghar Ki Lakshmi Betiyann Chanchal 2007 Jeete Hain Iske Liye Ramona Agadam Bagdam TigdamKatrinaGuestNaaginn – Waadon Ki AgniparikshaaAmbalika2008 Bhoomi Host Jamegi Jodi.Com Poornima Cameo role 2009–2011 Kesariya Balam Aavo Hamare Des Padma 2009–2010 Kya Mast Hai Life Sushmita Juneja 2010–2011 C.I.D. Dr Sonali Barwe Rang Badalti Odhani Sasha 2011 Ek Nayi Chhoti Si Zindagi Revati 2011–2013 Adaalat Ms. Devyani Bose 2012 Devon Ke Dev – Mahadev Princess Vijaya Madhubala – Ek Ishq Ek Junoon Ila 2013 The Buddy Project Sneha Gujral Cameo role Suvreen Guggal – Topper of The Year Manini Seth 2014–2015 Diya Aur Baati HumOfficer Agrima Singh 2014 Savdhaan India Radhika 2015 Kabhi Aise Geet Gaya Karo Protibha Gulmohar Grand 2016 Satrangi Sasural Vasundhara 2016–2017 Pardes Mein Hai Meraa Dil Sudha Mehra 2017–2020 Baahubali: The Lost Legends Shivgami Voice role in Hindi and English versions2017 Partners Sushmita Romil & JugalSunita Kohli 2017–2018 Naamkarann Gurumaa / Raghu / Ragini Pandit 2018 Laado 2 Shagun Sethi Super Sisters – Chalega Pyar Ka Jaadu Manolekha/Mini Mami Yeh Teri Galiyan Advocate Vani Kapoor 2019 Haiwaan : The Monster Vaishali Manoj Agnihotri Laal Ishq Ila AbhayRadhikaColdd Lassi Aur Chicken MasalaRestaurant ownerMade in HeavenVimala Singh 2021 Kuch Toh Hai: Naagin Ek Naye Rang Mein Pam2023The Jengaburu CurseLata Panigrahi2023Campus BeatsTapasvi Oberoi 2023–2024 Udaariyaan Baby Gill Dalchini Rajrani Dhillon 2024 Rabb Se Hai Dua Ghazal Akhtar
Films Year Film Role Notes 2003 Waisa Bhi Hota Hai Part II Suman Rules: Pyaar Ka Superhit Formula Uday's wife 2005 7 1/2 Phere: More Than a Wedding Raveena Joshi 2006 Krrish Honey 2007 Chain Kulii Ki Main Kulii Nadira 2008 Fashion Sheena Bajaj 2010 Ashok Chakra: Tribute to Real Heroes Mrs. S. Ampte 2012 Student of the Year Geetha Singh 2015 Sata Lota Pan Sagla Khota
Dubbing roles Live action films Hollywood films Film title Actress Character Dub language Original language Original year release Dub year release Notes101 Dalmatians Glenn Close Cruella de Vil Hindi English 1996 Unknown The Mummy Rachel Weisz Evelyn Carnahan Hindi English 1999 1999 102 Dalmatians Glenn Close Cruella de Vil Hindi English 2000 Unknown Iron Man Gwyneth Paltrow Pepper Potts Hindi English 2008 2008 Death Race Joan Allen Claire Hennessey Hindi English 2008 2008 Iron Man 2 Gwyneth Paltrow Pepper Potts Hindi English 2010 2010 The A-Team Jessica Biel Charissa Sosa Hindi English 2010 2010 Total Recall Jessica Biel Melina Hindi English 2012 2012 Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation Rebecca Ferguson Ilsa Faust Hindi English 2015 2015 Avengers: Age of Ultron Claudia Kim Helen Cho Hindi English 2015 2015 The Fate of the Furious Charlize Theron Cipher Hindi English 2017 2017 Mission: Impossible – Fallout Rebecca Ferguson Ilsa Faust Hindi English 2018 2018 Captain Marvel Annette Bening Mar-vell Hindi English 2019 2019 Maleficent: Mistress of Evil Michelle Pfeiffer Queen Ingris Hindi English 2019 2019 The Sea Beast Marianne Jean-Baptiste Sarah Sharpe Hindi English 2022 2022
South-Indian films Film titleActressCharacterDub LanguageOriginal languageOriginal Year ReleaseDub Year ReleaseNotesK.G.F: Chapter 1Archana JoisShanthammaHindustaniKannada20182021StalinKhushbu SundarJhansiHindustaniTelugu20062022Anjaam PathiraaUnnimaya PrasadDCP Catherine MariaHindiMalayalam20202022The Hindi dub was titled: Police Story.Raja the GreatRaadhika SarathkumarConstable Anantha LakshmiHindiTelugu20172022Sarileru NeekevvaruVijayashantiBharathiHindiTelugu20202022The Hindi dub was titled: Sarileru.VarisuJayasudhaSudha RajendranHindiTamil20232023Oh! BabyLakshmi70 year-old Savitri alias "Baby"HindiTelugu20192023RulerJayasudhaSarojini NaiduHindiTelugu20192023Chandramukhi 2 Radhika Sarathkumar Ragini Hindi Tamil 2023 2023
Live action series TitleActressRoleDub languageOriginal languageEpisodesOriginal airdateDub airdateNotesLocke & KeyLaysla De OliveiraDodgeHindiEnglish207 February 2020
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