Manasvi Is Pulling Back the Curtain on Bollywood, One Honest Story at a Time!

IFP SEASON 15

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Manasvi, known online as @TheJadedSmith, is an assistant director who documents the real, unfiltered side of working in the Indian film industry.

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While most people see the glamour on screen, she talks about call times, chaos, creative clashes and the grind that powers a film set.

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From managing schedules to handling on set surprises, Manasvi shares what it truly takes to survive and grow as an AD in India.

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Her content focuses on pay gaps, burnout, hustle culture and the invisible labour that rarely gets acknowledged.

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Recently, Manasvi took a bold step and crowd funded her own short film, proving she is not just observing the industry but actively shaping it.

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Her audience backed her vision, helping bring the project to life through collective support and trust.

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The short film is currently in post production, marking a major milestone in her journey from assistant director to filmmaker.

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Through her platform, she balances storytelling about the industry with creating stories of her own.

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Manasvi represents a new generation of film professionals who are transparent about the grind and fearless about chasing the director’s chair.

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