Manju Singh was an influential Indian actor and producer, known for her pioneering work in television content. |
She began her career in 1983 with the first sponsored program on Indian television, 'Show Time'. |
During the Doordarshan era, she produced a variety of TV shows, including serials and children’s programs. |
Manju addressed national, social, and cultural issues in her shows, like 'Adhikar', which focused on women’s legal rights. |
To commemorate India's fifty years of Independence, she produced the serial 'Swaraj'. |
For seven years, she hosted the children’s show 'Khel Khilone'. |
Besides producing, Manju was also an actress, with roles in films like 'Golmaal' (1979), 'Hanky Panky' (1979), and 'Ladies Tailor' (1981). |
One of her productions was the film 'Samyaktva: True Insight', exploring spirituality and ancient Indian wisdom. |
In 2007, she founded the WorldKids Foundation to promote healthy opinions among children through films. |
Manju chaired the foundation with the motto 'Entertainment With a Purpose'. |
She believed children’s films should raise awareness without being overly didactic or trivial. |
Invited as a resource person in 2012, she contributed to Sahyodya Conferences focusing on life skills and values for students by the CBSE. |
In 2015, she was nominated to the Central Advisory Board of Education for her contributions to TV, films, arts, and academics. |
Her family waited for her granddaughter to arrive from New York for her final rites on 16 April 2022. |
The industry mourned her loss, with colleagues expressing their grief on social media. |