Ulka Gupta

Ulka Gupta (born 12 April 1997) is an Indian actress who predominantly works in Hindi and Telugu films and television. She is popularly known as Manu, as she played the role of Manu (the young Rani Lakshmibai) in Jhansi Ki Rani until the leap; later she made a re-entry in the same show as Kaali.

Early life Ulka Gupta was born on 12 April 1997 in Saharsa, Bihar. Her family is native to the area. She was brought up in Mumbai. Her father Gagan and her younger sister Goya are also actors. She studied at Rustom Jee International School, Dahisar, Mumbai.

Career Gupta first faced the camera in Resham Dankh and later appeared in Saat Phere – Saloni Ka Safar as Child Savri Singh. She gained recognition for her performance as Manu in Jhansi Ki Rani. For the role, she underwent training in horse riding and sword fighting and also learned Sanskrit to deliver shlokas.

She also played Child Ami Joshipura in Khelti Hai Zindagi Aankh Micholi. Gupta made her Telugu film debut with Andhra Pori (2015), produced by Akkineni Ramesh Prasad, opposite Akash Puri.

Gupta was approached to play the lead role of Savi Chavan in Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyaar Meiin and participated in a mock shoot for the role; however, she did not join the show, and the role was later played by Bhavika Sharma.

She later portrayed Rajkumari Shyammohini Singh in Dhruv Tara – Samay Sadi Se Pare.

Gupta also faced criticism from sections of the audience for her role in The Kerala Story 2.

Filmography

Films

Television

Web series

Awards Indian Telly Awards - Most Popular Child Artist in Jhansi Ki Rani Zee Gold Awards - Best Performer of the Year in Jhansi Ki Rani