I'm more than just a celeb wife: Mana Shetty

"I just feel if you are comfortable in your own skin, have your own identity...if you are a strong person...you have no need to be insecure about your husband. I am busy, I have my own life...and he gives me my own space," she said.

Mana is a fashion designer by profession and has been hosting a fundraiser exhibition Araaish for three years. The collected money aids the Save the Children India Foundation, the NGO set up by her late mother in 1988.

No doubt Mana has carved a niche for herself, but doesn't being a celebrity wife have its own plus points?

"Using Suniel's name has been an advantage. I won't deny that. I have used his name as a passport. As his wife, I can get several things done. But when you are doing things for the good and giving back to society...then why not?

"Suniel is the brand ambassador of my mother's NGO and has been more involved in it than I ever was. But when we can come forward and make a little difference, when we are in a position to do that, why not? Why not take advantage of our name?" she asked.

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"I think all celebrities and their families can come forward and bring small differences to society. Salman (Khan) is doing great work. Hrithik (Roshan) is also doing great work...everybody is doing something worthy in their own way. It's just that each of us needs to realise our social responsibilities.

"I want my children to imbibe these qualities," said Mana, who is mother to Ahan, 15, and Athiya, 18.

When Mana is not busy with work, she likes to spend time with her family and loves hanging out with her girlfriends.

"I lead a very normal life. I go for lunch with my girlfriends, I watch movies, I work out like a maniac...it's a stress buster. I shop and travel...and do what every normal woman loves doing!" says Mana.