Mansi Maheshwari

Mansi Maheshwari

movie Film Director, Film Producer, Animator cake 17 November 1998 (Tuesday) (Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India)

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Basic Information

Date of Birth: 17 November 1998 (Tuesday)

Birthplace: Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India

Zodiac Sign: Scorpio

Nationality: Indian

Hometown: Meerut, Uttar Pradesh

Family & Relationships

Marital Status: Unmarried

Education

Schools: Delhi Public School (DPS), Meerut

Colleges: National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Delhi (2016-2020) National Film and Television School (NFTS), Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire (2022-2024)

Education: Bachelor of Design (B.Des.) in Knitwear Design (NIFT) Master of Arts (MA) in Directing Animation (NFTS)

Lifestyle

Food Habit: Non-vegetarian

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Some Lesser Known Facts About Mansi Maheshwari

Mansi Maheshwari was born into a rich family as her father runs an electric parts manufacturing company in Meerut.

She was good in her studies and topped her school in the 12th standard examinations.
Mansi Maheshwari (right) during her school days

She later studied knitwear fashion at NIFT, Delhi.
Mansi Maheshwari when she was studying at NIFT Delhi

After completing her bachelor’s degree in 2020, she became interested in animation and moved to London, United Kingdom to study animation design.
Mansi Maheshwari after moving to the UK

She later worked as an animator in many films such as Leftovers (2023).
Poster of Mansi Maheshwari’s animated film, Leftovers

Maheshwari made headlines in 2024 when her film Bunnyhood won the 3rd prize in the La Cinéf category of the 77th Cannes Festival in 2024. She was given a cash prize of 7500 euros.
Mansi Maheshwari with Rajpal Yadav (left) at the 77th Cannes Festival in 2024

She said that she liked mixing horror with comedy genres and the film ‘Bunnyhood’ came out of those ideas.
Poster of Mansi Maheshwari’s animated film, Bunnyhood

The story for the film ‘Bunnyhood’ came out of her personal life as her mother once lied about her having appendix surgery which made her think about the lies being spoken in society.
Mansi Maheshwari (right) while making the film, Bunnyhood

After winning the award at Cannes Festival in 2024, she revealed her next work which would be a live-action film with some animation.

She likes drawing with ballpoint animations and did the ‘cel animation’ for the ‘Bunnyhood’ film. The whole film was drawn on A5 sheets and then compiled on a copier.
Animation techniques used by Mansi Maheshwari in Bunnyhood film

She likes drinking beer and other drinks during parties and celebrations.
Mansi Maheshwari (right) drinking beer