I had the best mutton biryani at Charminar: Manasvi

When Miss India World 2010, Manasvi Mamgai turned up at our Times Food and Nightlife Awards, she looked stunning in a white chikan sari. The model-turned-actor, who was last seen in Action Jackson, talks about her fondness for Hyderabad, acting and more.
Hyderabad Diaries
My uncle lives here and I visit the city quite often. The monuments, the culture ��� I���m really fond of them.The last time I came here, my cousin took me to Charminar and I even went up the minarets! Later, we went to a restaurant and I had the best mutton biryani, ever! The food here sort of reminds me of Delhi���s cuisine. Although I may not look like one, I���m a big foodie (laughs).
Tough to break stereotypes
I have been following Telugu films and in recent times, I saw 1-Nenokkadine, Yevadu, Magadheera etc. I hope to work here soon. But in Tollywood, people have a very different perception of me. Since they have already seen me in a glam avatar, they refuse to believe that I can look good in Indian clothes. During a recent audition, I had to wear salwar-kameez to make them see the ���other��� me. It���s tough for me to break that stereotype. Bollywood is more open.
I���ve always loved performing arts
My love for dancing began when I was three. I still remember emulating Raveena Tandon in Tu Cheez Badi Hai Mast from Mohra. My parents were surprised that I had the dancing streak in me and soon, they enrolled me for Bharatanatyam classes. Of late, I���ve been taking lessons in Hindustani classical music.
It's an uphill task to make it big
As a model-turned-actress, it took me a while to gain a foothold in the film industry. Getting a film isn���t that hard. But it takes a long time to be part of a good project.