Jaane Tu… has taken 3 years to reach where it is today" - Manjari Phadnis 
By Joginder Tuteja, July 2, 2008 - 11:17 IST
There are two big films releasing this Friday and somehow the only talks that one has seen about these films are the ones revolving around Harman Baweja and Imran Khan! In the battle of big guys, one pretty face which seems to be waiting to making a surprise announcement is none other than that of petite Manjari Phadnis.
Some may ask, Manjari Phadnis who?
Well, she is the same girl who made her debut as a teenage school kid 4 years back in Rok Sako To Rok Lo, only to be seen as a Senior Executive in Mumbai Salsa last year. Though none of the two films really made an impression at the box office, Manjari was noticed for her spirited act. Now she would be seen in Jaane Tu…Ya Jaane Na.
"JTYJN has taken 3 years to reach where it is today,” Manjari smiles, "This was the first film which I signed after Rok Sako To Rok Lo but in the interim my Bengali film, Faaltu and later Mumbai Salsa released. Of course, the film's shooting took a lot lesser time but from conceptualization to actual realization, JTYJN has been quite a journey. Now that I really see the film coming to theaters, I get such a surreal feel."
How did she keep her chin up in spite of such huge gaps between her films? "It wasn't difficult since I was constantly meeting people and learning newer things. Moreover, Planman Motion Pictures, the first production house with which I worked, have been a constant pillar of support. They have always guided me and I too have made sure that I do not sign any irrelevant projects in spite of a long wait. I was signed by them for three films and after Rok Sako To Rok Lo and Faaltu, I have also finished shooting for I Am 24 which stars Ranvir Shorey, Neha Dhupia and Rajat Kapoor."
As indicated by the promos of the film, in Jaane Tu…Ya Jaane Na, Manjari is supposed to be playing Imran's love interest. Is this another love triangle in the making with Genelia Dsouza involved?
"That's for you to check out once the film releases on Friday. As for me the only thing I know is that currently I am a lot nervous. I have never been like this before so don't be surprised if you suddenly find me getting really cranky in the course of this conversation," concludes Manjari with a nervous laugh.
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