Never knew how to market myself: Manjari
Mumbai
January ,21 2018
Actress Manjari Fadnis, who believes she is one of the "best
kept secrets of Bollywood", says she does not know how to develop a professional
network and that is affecting her career growth in the film industry.
She
started her career in 2004 with the film "Rok Sako To Rok Lo" but found
visibility with her performance in "Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na". However, even
after spending over a decade in Bollywood, she believes her potential has not
been utilized enough.
"Since I started very young, I never knew how to
market myself and in this industry that is important. I am not good at small
talk or approaching directors by showing my interest to work with them.
"I think that is why the growth in my career is very slow. But I think this is
the time I gear up to grow," Manjari told IANS in an interview.
The
actress added: "I always believed that my work will speak a volume. But it did
not happen. I think I am one of the best kept secrets of Bollywood."
In
her latest movie "Nirdosh", Manjari plays a vulnerable housewife in the Arbaaz
Khan starrer. Since it is a suspense thriller, Manjari said it was quite
emotionally draining to shoot some of the scenes, but she enjoyed the journey of
the character.
"This is the fourth film I am doing with Arbaaz Sir and
our relationship has evolved with time. I am happy that even though I have no
film background, the industry has accepted me and I am getting good work --
whether it is my short film ('The Cot') or feature films.
"I am getting
work based on my merit and that is a good thing."
Asked about her wish
list of directors, Manjari said: "I so want to work with Rajkumar Hirani and
Ashutosh Gowariker because I admire them not just as filmmakers, but also as
human beings, they are wonderful."
Mumbai
January ,21 2018
Actress Manjari Fadnis, who believes she is one of the "best
kept secrets of Bollywood", says she does not know how to develop a professional
network and that is affecting her career growth in the film industry.
She
started her career in 2004 with the film "Rok Sako To Rok Lo" but found
visibility with her performance in "Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na". However, even
after spending over a decade in Bollywood, she believes her potential has not
been utilized enough.
"Since I started very young, I never knew how to
market myself and in this industry that is important. I am not good at small
talk or approaching directors by showing my interest to work with them.
"I think that is why the growth in my career is very slow. But I think this is
the time I gear up to grow," Manjari told IANS in an interview.
The
actress added: "I always believed that my work will speak a volume. But it did
not happen. I think I am one of the best kept secrets of Bollywood."
In
her latest movie "Nirdosh", Manjari plays a vulnerable housewife in the Arbaaz
Khan starrer. Since it is a suspense thriller, Manjari said it was quite
emotionally draining to shoot some of the scenes, but she enjoyed the journey of
the character.
"This is the fourth film I am doing with Arbaaz Sir and
our relationship has evolved with time. I am happy that even though I have no
film background, the industry has accepted me and I am getting good work --
whether it is my short film ('The Cot') or feature films.
"I am getting
work based on my merit and that is a good thing."
Asked about her wish
list of directors, Manjari said: "I so want to work with Rajkumar Hirani and
Ashutosh Gowariker because I admire them not just as filmmakers, but also as
human beings, they are wonderful."
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