Maanvi Gagroo
Maanvi Gagroo | |
|---|---|
 Gagroo at the trailer launch of the web series "Four More Shots Please" | |
| Born | New Delhi, India |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2007–present |
Maanvi Gagroo is an Indian actress who appears in Hindi films and television,[1][2] She has worked in various web series like TVF Pitchers, TVF Tripling and Four More Shots Please!.[3]
Early life and background
Maanvi Gagroo was born to Surender and Urmil Gagroo in New Delhi.
Career
Gagroo began her career with the Disney Channel's television show Dhoom Machaao Dhoom[4] in 2007. She is known for her work in web series like TVF Pitchers, TVF Tripling, Made in Heaven[5] and Four More Shots Please!. In 2019, she portrayed the character of 'Apsara',[6][7] a plus size woman in a comedy movie Ujda Chaman opposite Sunny Singh, for which she wore a fat suit.[8][9] She has worked with Ayushmann Khurrana in Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan.[9] The film deals with the subject of same-sex love and Maanvi played the role of a 'quirky bride'.[5]
Filmography
Films
| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | The Cheetah Girls: One World | Disney Channel Original Movie | |
| 2009 | Aamras:The Sweet taste of Friendship[citation needed] | Rakhi Chadha | Lead role |
| 2011 | No One Killed Jessica | Aditi | Supporting role |
| 2012 | ?: A Question Mark [10] | Maanvi | Lead role |
| 2013 | Life Reboot Nahi Hoti[citation needed] | ||
| 2014 | Kill Dil | Jenny, Disha's friend | Minor role |
| 2014 | PK | Mitu, Jaggu's colleague | Supporting role |
| 2016 | Tu Hai Mera Sunday[11][12] | Vinta[11] | Supporting role |
| 2017 | Guy in the Sky [13][14] | Mehak | Hotstar Original Movie - Lead role |
| 2019 | Ujda Chaman | Apsara Batra | Lead role |
| 377 AbNormal [15] | Shalmalee | Zee5 original feature film - Lead role | |
| 2020 | Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan | Rajni "Goggle" Tripathi[16] | Cast ensemble |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Dhoom Machaao Dhoom | Ambika ‘Bikki’ Gill | Disney Channel | [17] | |
| 2015 | TVF Pitchers | Shreya | The Viral Fever | Female lead | [18] |
| 2016–2022 | TVF Tripling | Chanchal Sharma | Lead role; 3 seasons | ||
| 2016 | Permanent Roommates | Shivani Chhabra | Season 2 Episode: The Dinner | ||
| 2018 | The Good Vibes | Jonitha Tripathi | Sony Liv and YouTube | Lead role | |
| 2019–present | Four More Shots Please! | Siddhi Patel | Amazon Prime | Lead role | [19] |
| 2019 | Made in Heaven | Tarana Ali | Season 1 Episode: Pride and Bridezilla | ||
| 2019 | Tamashree | Tamashree | ZEE5 | Lead role |
References
- ^ "Sriti Jha and Maanvi Gagroo holiday in Kerala, slay it in beachwear". India Today.
- ^ "Maanvi Gagroo is redefining fashion for all curvy women". The Times of India.
- ^ "Maanvi Gagroo: I hope star culture does not come to OTT, as they'll come with their own baggage". Hindustan Times.
- ^ Hans News Service, "Maanvi Gagroo loves be a busy bee", The Hans India, Hyderabad, 24 October 2019. Retrieved 13 November 2019.
- ^ a b Lachmi Deb Roy, "Maanvi Gagroo Becomes The Perfect Choice For Unconventional Roles On The Big Screen", Outlook, Mumbai, 1 November 2019. Retrieved 13 November 2019.
- ^ Ushnota Paul, "Maanvi Gagroo’s Bollywood welcome", The Telegraph, Kolkata, 21 October 2019. Retrieved 13 November 2019.
- ^ Mumbai Mirror, "Maanvi Gagroo on Ujda Chaman-Bala row: Ayushmann Khurrana and I are mature enough to not let it affect our equation", Mumbai Mirror, Mumbai, 26 October 2019. Retrieved 13 November 2019.
- ^ Vickey Lalwani, "Ujda Chaman Girl Maanvi Gagroo REVEALS 'Ran Out Of An Audition Which Required Me To Do An Attempt-To-Rape Scene In A Sleazy Office'- EXCLUSIVE", Spotboye, Mumbai, 12 November 2019. Retrieved 13 November 2019.
- ^ a b HT Correspondent, "Ujda Chaman actor Maanvi Gagroo says 'ran out of audition that required me to do attempt-to-rape scene in a sleazy office'", Hindustan Times, New Delhi, 13 November 2019. Retrieved 13 November 2019.
- ^ TOI, "A QUESTION MARK MOVIE REVIEW", The Times of India, Mumbai, 17 February 2012. Retrieved 15 November 2019.
- ^ a b The Sunday Guardian, "I don’t want to do anything that is regressive: Maanvi", The Sunday Guardian, New Delhi, 21 October 2017. Retrieved 27 November 2019.
- ^ Deborah Young, "‘You Are My Sunday’ (‘Tu Hai Mera Sunday’): Film Review | Mumbai 2016", The Hollywood Reporter, Hollywood, 26 October 2015. Retrieved 15 November 2019.
- ^ Murtaza Ali Khan, "'Guy in the Sky': A Timely Satire On India's Current Political Climate", HuffPost, New Delhi, 17 June 2017. Retrieved 15 November 2019.
- ^ Stutee Ghosh, "Guy in the Sky Review: A Subtle Satire That Sparks a Dialogue", The Quint, New Delhi, 13 June 2017. Retrieved 15 November 2019.
- ^ Stuti Shukla, "‘377 Ab Normal’ Beautifully Depicts Desi Queers’ Road to Justice", The Quint, New Delhi, 22 March 2019. Retrieved 15 November 2019.
- ^ Shweta Keshri, "Maanvi Gagroo: I was constantly after TVF for Tripling Season 2", India Today, New Delhi, 4 April 2019. Retrieved 13 November 2019.
- ^ Poorva Joshi, "All about Maanvi Gagroo: Bit roles in Bollywood to web series star", Hindustan Times, New Delhi, 7 October 2016. Retrieved 13 November 2019.
- ^ Lachmi Deb Roy, "The Websters: How Web Series Are Changing Dictionary of Stardom", India Today, Mumbai, 17 October 2019. Retrieved 13 November 2019.
- ^ Indo-Asian News Service, "Four More Shots Please Season 2: Samir Kochhar and Shibani Dandekar join Amazon Prime series", India Today, Mumbai, 1 November 2019. Retrieved 13 November 2019.