EXCLUSIVE | Manjari Fadnnis Channels Mandakini Vibes In Viral Saree Shoot, Says ‘The Idea Was To...’

Manjari Fadnnis Exclusive: Actress Manjari Fadnnis has taken the internet by storm with her latest saree shoot, leaving fans and followers drawing parallels to yesteryear Bollywood icon Mandakini. Known for her roles in films like Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na and Grand Masti, Manjari's bold and beautiful avatar has taken everyone by surprise.

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When asked about the comparisons to Mandakini, who famously stunned audiences in her iconic saree look by the waterfall in Ram Teri Ganga Maili, Manjari responded with a laugh and told Filmibeat, "Haha, I'll take that as a compliment. Mandakini was quite the sensation. So, thank you! But that wasn't our plan."

Sharing details about the shoot, Manjari credited the idea to her close friend and photographer M. Fahim. The concept revolved around portraying her in a raw, natural setting with no makeup, embracing the beauty of nature in its purest form.

MANJARI FADNNIS SHARES THE IDEA BEHIND HER LATEST VIRAL VIDEO

"It was the idea of my very dear friend and an extremely talented photographer, M. Fahim. He had been wanting to shoot me in a concept no one has seen me in before. The idea was to capture me in a personal moment, just enjoying being by herself in nature, completely uninhibited," Manjari shared.

The stunning visuals were shot at an unexplored waterfall in Mulshi during the monsoon season, with the red saree adding an element of drama to the scenic backdrop.

Explaining the vision behind the shoot, Manjari said, "He wanted to play around with a Fire, Water, and Rain kind of scenario. The location was perfect for creating this unique atmosphere. The final video was titled, 'A Never-ending love affair with nature and water...' I thought it would be refreshing for my audience to see me in a new light. And since I'm always up for experimenting, I jumped at it!"

The striking visuals of Manjari draped in a red saree against lush greenery and water have captivated fans across social media. Many have praised her for stepping out of her comfort zone and embracing this uninhibited side, while others have applauded the refreshing aesthetic of the shoot.