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News18
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Who Is Manasvi Mamgai, Former Miss India Now Producing Hollywood Film With Al Pacino?
Last Updated: Miss India 2010 Manasvi Mamgai is now producing a film starring Al Pacino and Katie Holmes. Here's a look at her inspiring global journey. Manasvi Mamgai's life has taken her from Chandigarh's stages to Hollywood's biggest circles. A former Miss India (2010), Manasvi is now making waves globally as a Hollywood producer. Her latest project? A major feature film starring acting legends Al Pacino and Katie Holmes, based on the 1973 kidnapping of oil tycoon J. Paul Getty's grandson. In an earlier interview with Grazia, Manasvi opened up about how the ambitious project came to life. 'It all began with a connection: someone I knew had access to an extraordinary IP – the life rights of the Italian mafia boss who kidnapped the grandson of the world's richest man, Jean Paul Getty, in 1973… Now having Hollywood legends like Al Pacino and Katie Holmes on board has been nothing short of surreal," she shared. Her journey, however, hasn't been an overnight success. This week, Manasvi introduced herself to her growing Instagram community with a powerful, personal post recounting her story from a childhood in small-town India to producing movies in Los Angeles and Rome. View this post on Instagram A post shared by MANASVI MAMGAI (@imanasvi) Born and raised in Chandigarh, with roots in Uttarakhand, Manasvi was raised by a single mother. She began performing on stage at five and by fifteen had won over 100 competitions. A successful modeling career followed, and in 2010, she won Miss India, a title shared by stars like Priyanka Chopra. However, success didn't shield her from life's challenges. She shared experiencing breakups, depression, and career uncertainty. But her passion for the arts pulled her back, leading to theatre work in Mumbai and her Bollywood debut. A work opportunity took her to the United States in 2016. She described her move as a leap of faith: 'Instead of thinking why, I said why not." Nine years later, she's producing a film in Rome and balancing her Bollywood roots with a Hollywood future. Notably, Manasvi, along with Pacino, met with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican, marking the first time the Oscar-winning actor has been formally received by a Pope. The event was also historic for Manasvi, placing her among the few Indian-origin Hollywood producers to be granted such an audience. Now based in LA and producing under her banner 32RED Entertainment, Manasvi is not just chasing the American dream—she's shaping it. 'Every day I wake up wondering if it will all work out or fall apart," she wrote, 'but I am grateful that I get to have these challenges." First Published: June 17, 2025, 21:01 IST
News18
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Manasvi Mamgai Greets Pope Leo XIV With Folded Hands; Video Goes Viral
Last Updated: Pictures from the meeting with the Pope were shared on social media by the Miss India organisation and producer Andrea Iervolino's Instagram handle. Former Miss India Manasvi Mamgai met with Pope Leo XIV in Rome recently. She was also accompanied by Hollywood veteran Al Pacino and producer Andrea Iervolino. The meeting marked a significant moment, potentially being the first documented official audience between a film star and the Pope. Pictures from the meeting were shared on social media by the Miss India organisation and producer Andrea Iervolino's Instagram handle. In one of the pictures, Manasvi was seen shaking hands with the Pope. Another picture featured the diva posing with Al Pacino and others. It should be noted that the meeting took place ahead of the upcoming film 'Maserati: The Brothers," a biopic about Italy's legendary Maserati family, the shooting of which is currently underway in Rome. The film boasts an impressive cast, including Al Pacino, Anthony Hopkins, and Andy Garcia. Manasvi is one of the producers of the film. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Femina Miss India (@missindiaorg) Following their meeting with the Pope, Iervolino also issued a statement, which stated, 'The meeting was a moment of profound spiritual and cultural inspiration, centered around shared values that lie at the heart of both the Catholic Church and the film: family unity, love, compassion and the importance of contributing to the common good." Who Is Manasvi Mamgai? Manasvi Mamgai is an Indian model, actress, producer, and beauty pageant titleholder. Born on October 10, 1989, in New Delhi, she gained prominence after winning the Femina Miss India World 2010 title and represented India at the Miss World 2010 pageant. Manasvi's career boasts several significant achievements. She secured the Elite Model Look India 2006 title, which facilitated her debut at the Lakme Fashion Week. She also clinched the Miss Tourism International 2008 title. Manasvi entered Bollywood in 2014 with the film Action Jackson opposite Ajay Devgn. In 2023, she appeared in the series The Trial. She also participated in the reality TV show Bigg Boss 17 as a wildcard contestant in 2023. Location : Rome, Italy First Published: June 17, 2025, 19:17 IST
Indian Express
02-06-2025
- Science
- Indian Express
At 22.7%, girls shine bright in JEE Advanced
AS THE results of JEE Advanced 2025 were declared on Monday, a significant milestone was achieved with 22.7% of female candidates qualifying for admission to IITs, marking the highest pass percentage for girls in recent years. Out of 41,337 girls who appeared for the highly competitive national-level exam, 9,404 cleared the test. This indicates an increase in the number of girls qualifying for the IITs, a promising shift since 2018 when female supernumerary seat scheme was introduced to address low and stagnant female representation in the prestigious institute. Under the scheme, additional seats were created exclusively for girl students, with a target of reaching 20% enrolment within five years. In 2018, the pass percentage of girls in JEE-Advanced was 13.47%. It increased to 16.11% in 2019, and peaked at 19.98% in 2021 until now. Meanwhile, the qualifying score to make it to the common rank list this year was 74, down from 109 last year, and 86 in 2023. Officials attributed this to more difficult papers this year. In 2022, the qualifying mark for the common rank list was lower – 55. The seat matrix released by the Joint Seat Allocation Authority on Monday shows 18,160 seats are available across the 23 IITs, up from 17,740 last year. Of the total IIT seats this year, 1,598 are supernumerary ones for female candidates. Prof Timothy Gonsalves, former Director of IIT-Mandi and the chair of the committee that introduced the supernumerary seat scheme, welcomed the development. 'The motivation behind the scheme was to ensure that enough girls enter IITs and become role models for the next generation — proving that IITs are viable, welcoming spaces for girls to pursue higher education. What we are seeing now is that vision taking root. I expect this upward trend to continue,' he said. Although, increased pass percentage will not automatically translate to increased number of enrolment of girls in IITs, experts are pointing out that the trend indicates a larger picture that increasing number of girls are excelling in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) subjects, which has been a purpose behind multiple outreach programmes held in the past to encourage girls to take up STEM courses. Whether it is 'Manasvi' by IIT-Delhi, which focuses on schoolgirls from Classes 9 to 12 to encourage them to explore careers in STEM; or the WISE (Women in Science Engineering) initiative by IIT Bombay, which invites girls from multiple high schools to IIT campus for a week-long workshop to introduce them to exciting new careers in STEM, various IITs are conducting similar outreach activities. Various IIT professors have noted that girls were always seen shining bright in board exam results but this talent was not going to STEM courses. Furthermore, almost all IITs have held dedicated open houses for successful female candidates and their parents, addressing their concerns such as campus life and safety issues, which may have been keeping them from joining IITs for higher education. Prof Aditya Mittal of IIT-Delhi, a former chairperson of JEE Advanced, emphasised that this progress is a result of addressing three key challenges that had historically limited girls' entry into premier institutes. 'One of the biggest hurdles was the stigma associated with certain engineering branches, often perceived as male-oriented. With evolving curricula and the changing nature of engineering work, combined with open-house events organised by IITs, these misconceptions are being addressed. The second major barrier was the reluctance of parents to send their daughters far from home. Now, with 23 IITs , students from nearly every state have an institute closer to home, which is easing parental concerns,' he said, adding that the third concern has been safety and campus culture.
