[3] Despite being born in Mumbai, she has a strong cultural connection to Gujarat and frequently visits the state.

She actively participated in school events and was a part of Channel V's pop star (Season 2) in 2003, where she was one of the 8 finalists alongside Ayushman Khurrana.

She made her acting debut in the serial Kitni Mast Hai Zindagi in 2004, but gained popularity through Star One's India Calling in 2005.

In April 2012, she appeared in the Tamil romance film Leelai alongside actor Shiv Panditt.

[5] Manasi made her Hindi debut with Yeh Kaisi Life, which premiered at the IFFI Festival in Goa.