Manali Vengsarkar Age, Wiki, Family, Husband, Biography

By M M Updated: Nov 30, 2024, 12:47 IST

Bio/Wiki

Profession: Jewelry Designer
Famous For: Being the wife of former Indian cricketer Dilip Vengsarkar

Physical Stats & More

  • Height (approx.):
    • In centimeters: 165 cm
    • In meters: 1.65 m
    • In feet & inches: 5’5”
  • Eye Colour: Brown
  • Hair Colour: Brown

Personal Life

  • Date of Birth: 14 January 1961 (Saturday)
  • Age (as of 2021): 60 Years
  • Birthplace: Mumbai, Maharashtra
  • Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
  • Nationality: Indian
  • Hometown: Mumbai, Maharashtra
  • School: Maneckji Cooper Education Trust School, Mumbai
  • Food Habit: Non-Vegetarian
  • Hobbies: Traveling, Shopping
  • Tattoo:
    • Left Arm: An eye on a lotus tattoo

Relationships & More

  • Marital Status: Married
  • Marriage Date: 15 August 1981

Family

  • Husband/Spouse: Dilip Vengsarkar (Former Cricketer)
  • Parents:
    • Father: Sumant Harishchandra Wandrekar
    • Mother: Name Not Known
  • Children:
    • Son: Nakul Vengsarkar (Interior designer and architect)
    • Daughter: Pallavi Vengsarkar (Model, married to Karan Danthi, a businessman, and resides in Hong Kong)
  • In-laws:
    • Daughter-in-law: Ayesha Faridi (News anchor and journalist at ET Now)
  • Grandchildren:
    • Grandson: Nirvaan (Pallavi’s son)

Favorites

  • Actress: Audrey Hepburn

Some Lesser-Known Facts About Manali Vengsarkar

  • Manali Vengsarkar is a prominent Indian jewelry designer recognized for her exquisite creations and her association with her husband, former cricketer Dilip Vengsarkar.
  • She grew up in Mumbai and ventured into business at the age of 18, setting up a factory. However, she transitioned into family life after marrying Dilip Vengsarkar, and the couple had a son a year later.
  • She first met Dilip at Mumbai airport after an international trip. Reflecting on their meeting, she shared, “Tall, dark, and handsome! I saw him at the airport while traveling with my mom and described him to her in detail, even down to his shirt. My mom joked, ‘Are you in love with the shirt or the man?’”
  • Manali later pursued a course in jewelry designing and manufacturing, which led her to create her own jewelry line. She has designed unique pieces for several Bollywood celebrities.
  • In the Hindi sports film ’83, directed by Kabir Khan, her husband’s role as part of the victorious 1983 Cricket World Cup team was portrayed by actor Adinath Kothare.
  • In an interview, she shared advice for young cricketers’ wives, saying, “Today’s women are more independent than we were. I got married at 20! It’s important for wives to have their own passions and give their husbands the space they need. They represent the aspirations of over a billion people. Wives should carve their own identities instead of living in their husband’s shadow.”
  • Manali is an active social worker, participating in various initiatives to raise awareness about social issues.
  • A nature enthusiast, she frequently organizes tree plantation drives in her city.