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If you are a ’90s kid and an avid television watcher, you have undoubtedly seen popular actor Manasi Salvi in several memorable roles over the years. From television and OTT to ad films, Manasi has entertained audiences across mediums. With a career spanning nearly three decades, she continues to remain one of the most respected and admired faces on Indian television.

Some of Manasi’s most loved shows include Kohi Apna Sa, Dil Se Dil Tak, Pyaar Ka Dard Hai Meetha Meetha Pyaara Pyaara, Doli Armaano Ki, Woh Apna Sa and Kaay Ghadla Tya Ratri? among many others.

Known to be a private person, Manasi rarely attends industry parties or social gatherings. For her, work has always been worship. Despite spending over 30 years in the industry, she believes her body of work speaks louder than Instagram followers or online popularity. A versatile actor with strong principles, Manasi has also never shied away from standing up for what she believes is right.

For years, television actors have faced issues to remuneration, contracts, exclusivity clauses and long working hours. While the entertainment industry may appear glamorous from the outside, actors often go through a lot behind the scenes, and it’s mostly physically exhausting schedules. Daily soaps that air six or seven days a week mostly require shoots stretching beyond 12 to 14 hours just to complete a single episode.

Amid all this, Manasi Salvi has continued to dedicate her time, energy and commitment to the television industry. However, the actor recently made headlines after reports emerged that she had quit Mahadev and Sons over an exclusivity contract dispute and reduction in working days. The matter has now reportedly escalated into a legal issue between the actor and the makers of the show. Manasi’s last working day on the show is said to be May 15, 2026.

Amid the ongoing chatter, International Business Times, India, spoke to Manasi about what went wrong between her and the producers of Mahadev and Sons, the reason behind taking legal action, the changing dynamics of the entertainment industry, Instagram numbers, trends, influencer marketing and what keeps her motivated after all these years.

Excerpts from the conversation:

IBT: What exactly happened with Mahadev and Sons, and what made you quit the show?

IBT: There are reports that you have signed another show on Zee TV amid the Mahadev and Sons controversy.

IBT: Being a senior actor, have you come across casting agencies looking at your Instagram followers and reach before deciding on a role, since that has become the new norm?

IBT: In the industry, delayed payments are common. Have you experienced this personally?

IBT: The debate around 8-hour work shifts in the industry has been making headlines ever since Deepika Padukone raised the demand. What is your view on it?

IBT: How has your daughter reacted to the situation? Does she watch your shows?

IBT: What do you have to say to young and budding actors