Maanvi Gagroo has built a career marked by characters that feel relatable and refreshingly real. Shows like TVF Tripling, Four More Shots Please!, Made in Heaven and even the film Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan made her a household name. The actor was recently in Kolkata, a city she keeps visiting for work but up until now, she never quite had the chance to experience the City of Joy at leisure. In a chat with Calcutta Times, Gagroo shared what she feels about returning to the city with time on her hands, her memories of shooting TVF Tripling here and what made this visit different. Excerpts.
This was the first time I was here with the only purpose of touring and exploring the city,” she says. I completely soaked in the city,” she says, adding, “I think, in the true words of really absorbing and exploring the city, I managed to do that. Maanvi made the most of being on vacation in Kolkata. “I’ve been to Kolkata many times before, but I’ve mostly been here for shoots and stuff. With several close friends in Kolkata who had long encouraged her to visit and spend time with them, she finally got the chance to experience the city at her own pace. “I did manage to get out, and eat a lot of food Kolkata is known for. From shooting Tripling in the city to returning as a tourist