Whatever you do, don’t let anyone get in the way.
Whatever you do, don’t let anyone get in the way.
Manasi Hedaoo is a singer, songwriter, performer, and music teacher. She teaches Hindustani vocal music at Shankar Mahadevan Academy.
Recalling her childhood, Manasi shares that she started learning music at the tender age of three. She learned the nitty-gritty of music from her father, who is a ghazal singer. After completing her 12th, Manasi moved to Pune and pursued her graduation in music at Lalit Kala Kendra, Pune University. She was approached by a group of musicians who were looking for a female singer, which in turn kickstarted her journey in the field of music.
Discussing her challenges, Manasi says that when she initially moved to Mumbai in search of opportunities, it was not easy for her until she found a place for herself at Shankar Mahadevan Academy. She goes on to say that she often experienced lack of confidence owing to people’s opinions.
When asked about her achievements, Manasi shares that her first playback was for a Marathi film. She has also sung for various Marathi commercial plays. Getting into Shankar Mahadevan Academy has been one of her biggest achievements.
Talking about her role models, Manasi says she draws inspiration from her father, who introduced her to music and encouraged her to pursue it as a career.
Manasi advises the youth to work hard and never give up. She advises aspiring singers to believe in themselves.
When free, Manasi likes watching Netflix and writing stories. She is also fond of travelling and often remembers God to experience peace.