The immediate perception of Manik is someone who is an abundance of energy, and
ambitions. A person with an innate maturity and sense of responsiblity approach
to any project or task asked to consult upon or undertake.
– How did you get into events?
My uncle is involved in events. I went to support him. Once I’d seen his customer feedback and how happy they were, it felt like the most rewarding thing to be part of, helping someone to produce their big day.
– What’s been your favourite event to organise and why?
I love creating wedding decorations and birthday celebrations. My favourite was an Arab wedding. Arabian clients splash money and only want best of the best. Irish weddings are always full of fun too.
What inspired you to move into your current position?
Love seeing end-results. Also being of value, and creating magic to make someone’s dream’s come true.
Name something you would like to change about the events industry?
More outdoors events. There are never enough.
Things you’ve learned from the Covid lockdown?
Frontline heroes from the healthcare sector are more valuable to our society than we realised.
Biggest client you have ever worked with?
Arsenal
What are 5 things on your bucket list?
Take a month-long vacation, Mentor a younger or less experience co-worker, build a water fountain in Bangladesh, Learn to fly a plane, and achieve a healthy relationship with my body.
“You’d do anything for love, but you wouldn’t do…?”
I would not iron that!
If money wasn’t a factor, how would you spend the rest of your life?
Family and support community
Who is your hero?
Muhammad Ali
What social issue is important to you?
Work/life balance, and family
What cheers you up?
Food….and coffee!
What is the last item you purchased?
Doorbell
What is your biggest fear?
Failures!
If you could be any character from a film, who would you be?
Arnold Schwarzenegger “Get to the chopper!”
If you could have one super power what would it be?
Time-Travel
Name one of your most embarrassing moments?
Fell flat on my face on a stage
What is your life motto?
Family first
Do you have any hidden talents?
I am an artist
Name your 3 favourite restaurants?
Restaurant Gordan Ramsay and Tamarind. And Nando’s for a quick bite
Name the most memorable venue or event you have ever been to?
Bob Marley ‘a tribute to freedom’ at Universal Studio’s in Orlando
Your website:
www.myshaadi.co.uk
Manikmiah1076@yahoo.co.uk
