I manifested my own Mannat: Delnaaz Irani
| Jan 8, 2025, 08:42 IST
Shah Rukh Khan’s home, Mannat, is a popular landmark in Mumbai, and his Kal Ho Naa Ho co-star Delnaaz Irani couldn’t be happier that she has her own Mannat now. The actress will soon be seen in the role of Harneet in Mannat, which will air on Colors from January 6 onwards.
Asked how she reacted to the name of the show, she said, “The first thing I was reminded of was Shah Rukh's house. I manifested my own Mannat.”
Having worked in the industry for over three decades now, Delnaaz shared that she looks at a good script and a good role, but there are other factors too involved for her to do a show. “I have clearly and consciously told myself that at this stage of my life, I want to do work that makes me happy. Be it the people around me, or the location, the script, or the creative satisfaction, something that is worth stepping out of my house and out of my comfort zone,” she said.
“With the kind of life that we're leading, there are a thousand ways to be relevant today, especially with social media, and you can make your money there as well, sitting in the comfort zone of your home. And I've been very active with that. So I really don't feel the need to step out and waste three hours traveling unless the character is so strong and impactful,” she added.
She revealed that there are several shows that she has turned down because they were being shot at far-off places. But with Mannat, everything fell into place. She even calls herself the sugar and spice of the show.
“Mannat is being shot at a nearby studio, which is not very far from home. And then for the character, they said we want an older version of Sweetu, we want you to be you. So I would call myself the sugar and spice of the show,“ she said.
“Also, I really wanted to work with Mukta Dhond. I've been watching her shows in the past, and they are really good shows. So when I got a call for this, I wanted to make this work, and everything just smoothly fell in place,” Delnaaz ended.
Asked how she reacted to the name of the show, she said, “The first thing I was reminded of was Shah Rukh's house. I manifested my own Mannat.”
Having worked in the industry for over three decades now, Delnaaz shared that she looks at a good script and a good role, but there are other factors too involved for her to do a show. “I have clearly and consciously told myself that at this stage of my life, I want to do work that makes me happy. Be it the people around me, or the location, the script, or the creative satisfaction, something that is worth stepping out of my house and out of my comfort zone,” she said.
“With the kind of life that we're leading, there are a thousand ways to be relevant today, especially with social media, and you can make your money there as well, sitting in the comfort zone of your home. And I've been very active with that. So I really don't feel the need to step out and waste three hours traveling unless the character is so strong and impactful,” she added.
She revealed that there are several shows that she has turned down because they were being shot at far-off places. But with Mannat, everything fell into place. She even calls herself the sugar and spice of the show.
“Mannat is being shot at a nearby studio, which is not very far from home. And then for the character, they said we want an older version of Sweetu, we want you to be you. So I would call myself the sugar and spice of the show,“ she said.
“Also, I really wanted to work with Mukta Dhond. I've been watching her shows in the past, and they are really good shows. So when I got a call for this, I wanted to make this work, and everything just smoothly fell in place,” Delnaaz ended.