Superboys Malegaon actress Manjiri Pupala, on living her childhood dream and giving tribute to Madhuri Dixit by performing Ek Do Teen as her entry song in the film
City Air News
Mar 4, 2025 09:02
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Mumbai: Manjiri Pupala is the newest find of Superboys of Malegaon, her character as basmati stands out making a splash with her impactful screen presence and dialogue delivery that puts her right in the spotlight and stays long back after we leave the seats. With a perfect blend of vulnerability and charm, Manjiri brings an irresistible spark to the screen, especially in her grand entry, which holds a special place in her heart. Written by Varun Grover and produced by Ritesh Sidhwani, Farhan Akhtar, Zoya Akhtar and Reema Kagti, the film got recognized internationally as it premiered at 49th Toronto International Film festival receiving tremendous response from critics and audience alike with the standing ovation post the screening.
Reminiscing about her childhood, Manjiri shared, “As a 90’s kid, no birthday parties were complete without us, children dancing on the trending songs. And I remember always choosing Madhuri’s ‘Ek Do Teen’ as my all-time favourite. Now, having TRUPTI—my character—enter over THIS very same song in my debut film, feels like my life has come full circle. It’s poetic justice to my childhood obsession with Bollywood. There couldn’t have been a better launch for me to enter the big Bollywood dream."
The film is also released internationally in countries like the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, UAE and received great response from the audiences worldwide.
Fans and critics alike are praising Manjiri’s portrayal of Trupti, with many calling her a breath of fresh air. Her ability to balance raw emotion with an effortless charm makes her character unforgettable. With such a powerful debut, it’s clear that Manjiri Pupala is here to stay, and Bollywood has found its newest rising star. Manjiri was previously seen in various noteworthy projects like Dahaad, Gaslight, Betaal to name a few. It's only upwards for this promising actress as we can't wait to see her more onscreen.
