Mansi Bagla- A Woman Who Lives and Breathes Cinema

On this Women’s Day, we celebrate a woman whose life is nothing short of a cinematic masterpiece- Mansi Bagla. A filmmaker, a storyteller, and a true dreamer, Mansi doesn’t just make films; she lives them. Her journey, filled with love, passion, and breaking societal norms, is a script straight out of Bollywood.

A Filmy Love Story, Both On and Off-Screen

Mansi’s life resonates with the characters she admires. Just like Geet from Jab We Met, she once escaped to meet her Anshuman but eventually found her Aditya—her husband, Varun Bagla, her rock and partner in every sense. “My journey is filmy, and I embrace it,” she says with a smile.

She further adds, “In Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, there’s a dialogue where Raj explains to Farida Ji that life offers two paths- one right and one wrong. I’ve always followed this principle, not just in my personal life but also in my career. I’ve had plenty of opportunities to gain fame at someone else’s expense, but I’ve never chosen the easy way or compromised my integrity.”

Her next challenge was to make a Hum Aapke Hai Kaun type of milieu and she worked for it . She mirrored her journey as a homemaker in her production house Mini Films- saving money, managing budgets, and believing that everyone is family. Some bonds are strong, while some come with challenges. Choosing not to have kids, she dedicated herself to filmmaking, treating each project like her own baby. Sacrifices are attached with a woman .

A woman who stands by her beliefs, Mansi has never shied away from breaking traditions. “My father never had to bow his head or fold his hands. I was accepted in just two sets of clothes. My in-laws spent on my wedding—just the way I wanted it. Filmy? Yes. But also a statement! No one should have to spend on their daughter’s marriage because a daughter herself is the greatest wealth.”

Mansi also expresses her views on how law enforcement and public servants are portrayed in films, stating, “I wish films showed cops and ministers in a more positive light. I love Rohit Shetty’s cop films because they present the police as real heroes. But in many other films, Law enforcement and leaders are not seen as protectors. This kind of portrayal can create negativity instead of respect for the system.”

This Women’s Day, we recognise Mansi Bagla- a woman who is not just creating films but carving her own path in the industry.