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Manisha Koirala(I)

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Manisha Koirala in I Am (2010)
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Manisha Koirala (born 16 August 1970) is a Nepali actress who mainly appears in Bollywood, though she has worked in several South Indian and her native country's films. Noted for her acting prowess, Koirala is the recipient of several accolades, including four Filmfare Awards-and is one of India's most well-known actresses. Critics have noted that her niche as an actor remains unharmed irrespective of her commercial potent. Manisha was born into the politically prominent Koirala family, in which several of her family members went on to rule the nation, but she did not aspire to pursue a career in politics. A stint in modeling opened a career path in films, and she made her Bollywood debut with the top-grossing production Saudagar (1991). In spite of initial struggle to leave a mark, she went on to establish herself as one of the leading actresses in the 1990s with such films as 1942: A Love Story (1994), Akele Hum Akele Tum (1995), Agni Sakshi (1996) and Gupt (1997). Koirala gained particular recognition for her willingness to experiment with a variety of strong, dramatic roles, and she delivered several acclaimed performances in a range of films that did well with critics, including Bombay (1995), Khamoshi: The Musical (1996), Dil Se.. (1998), Mann (1999), Lajja (2001), Company (2002), and Escape from Taliban (2003). These films brought Koirala several awards and nominations, including three Filmfare Critics Awards for Best Actress, a South Filmfare Award for Best Actress, and a Star Screen Award Best Actress, among others. This was followed by a major period of decline when most of her films failed to do well. Her work in the Malyalam drama Elektra, the anthology film I Am (both 2010), and the romantic comedy Mappillai (2011) was received well, but she took a break from acting in 2012 to return three years later with the psychological thriller Chehere: A Modern Day Classic (2015).

She was appointed as the Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations Population Fund in 1999 and 2015, and was involved in the relief works after the Nepal earthquake 2015. She promotes various causes such as women's rights, prevention of violence against women, prevention of human trafficking and cancer awareness.

Manisha was seen back on the Silver Screen with Sunaina Bhattnagar's Dear Maya. Manisha received appreciation from her fans and industry from across the whole of India. She has been seen doing some amazing motivational and social events.

She was one of the speakers along side Dalai Lama and CM of Andhra Pradesh at the Womens's Parliament, Amravati. She advocated on how we need more women in our board rooms, court rooms, schools and universities to make policies for women and that women should stand in solidarity for each other. Manisha's TEDx talk touched hearts of millions of people and she has received appreciation from across worldwide for same. She spoke about her struggle with cancer and her brave victory as a warrior and highly advocates on how focusing from early day on our personal health can do wonders. Her philosophy is to focus on mind, body and soul rather than just physical body to stay fit and positive.
BornAugust 16, 1970
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BornAugust 16, 1970
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  • Awards
    • 10 wins & 9 nominations

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Manisha Koirala in Lust Stories (2018)
Manisha Koirala in Lust Stories (2018)
Paresh Ganatra, Manisha Koirala, Upasana Singh, Kiku Sharda, Sumona Chakravarti, and Kapil Sharma in The Kapil Sharma Show (2016)
Manisha Koirala in The Kapil Sharma Show (2016)
Manisha Koirala in The Kapil Sharma Show (2016)
Manisha Koirala in The Kapil Sharma Show (2016)
Manisha Koirala in The Kapil Sharma Show (2016)
Manisha Koirala and Kiku Sharda in The Kapil Sharma Show (2016)
Manisha Koirala and Kiku Sharda in The Kapil Sharma Show (2016)
Manisha Koirala and Kiku Sharda in The Kapil Sharma Show (2016)
Manisha Koirala and Kiku Sharda in The Kapil Sharma Show (2016)
Manisha Koirala, Kiku Sharda, and Kapil Sharma in The Kapil Sharma Show (2016)

Known for

Shah Rukh Khan and Manisha Koirala in Dil Se.. (1998)
Dil Se..
7.5
  • Meghna
  • 1998
Manisha Koirala and Arvind Swami in Bombay (1995)
Bombay
8.1
  • Shaila Bano
  • 1995
Ajay Devgn, Manisha Koirala, Isha Koppikar, Mohanlal, Antara Mali, and Vivek Oberoi in Company (2002)
Company
8.0
  • Saroja
  • 2002
Khamoshi the Musical (1996)
Khamoshi the Musical
7.5
  • Annie
  • 1996

Credits

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Actress

  • Ek Second... Jo Zindagi Badal De...
    • Rashi
  • Freedom
    • Post-production
    • TV Series
    • 2023
  • Freedom
    • In Production
  • Heeramandi
    • Post-production
    • TV Series
  • Shehzada (2023)
    Shehzada
    • Yashu Jindal Nanda
    • 2023
  • Sophia Ali in India Sweets and Spices (2021)
    India Sweets and Spices
    • Sheila Kapur
    • 2021
  • Maska (2020)
    Maska
    • Diana Irani
    • 2020
  • 99 Songs (2019)
    99 Songs
    • 2019
  • Sanjay Dutt, Jackie Shroff, Manisha Koirala, Chunky Pandey, Ali Fazal, and Satyajeet Dubey in Prassthanam (2019)
    Prassthanam
    • Saroj Pratap Singh
    • 2019
  • Ranbir Kapoor in Sanju (2018)
    Sanju
    • Nargis Dutt
    • 2018
  • Manisha Koirala, Radhika Apte, Bhumi Pednekar, and Kiara Advani in Lust Stories (2018)
    Lust Stories
    • Reena (Dibakar Banerjee's segment)
    • 2018
  • Manisha Koirala in Dear Maya (2017)
    Dear Maya
    • Maya Devi
    • 2017
  • Badman (2016)
    Badman
    • 2016
  • Siddharth Lama and Utthara Unni in Idavappathi (2016)
    Idavappathi
    • 2016
  • Game (2016)
    Game
    • Maya
    • 2016
  • Chehere: A Modern Day Classic (2015)
    Chehere: A Modern Day Classic
    • Tarana
    • 2015
  • Bhoot Returns (2012)
    Bhoot Returns
    • Namrata Awasthi
    • 2012
  • Manisha Koirala, Dhanush, and Hansika Motwani in Mappillai (2011)
    Mappillai
    • Rajeshwari
    • 2011
  • I Am (2010)
    I Am
    • Rubina
    • 2010

Producer

  • Paisa Vasool (2004)
    Paisa Vasool
    • producer
    • 2004

Soundtrack

  • Kamal Haasan, Manisha Koirala, and Raveena Tandon in Aalavandhan (2001)
    Aalavandhan
    • performer: "Hey! Who are you?", "Hey Who Are You?"
    • 2001

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Sanju Trailer
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Sanju Teaser
Trailer 1:26
Sanju Teaser
India Sweets and Spices
Trailer 2:31
India Sweets and Spices
99 Songs
Trailer 1:31
99 Songs
Aalavandhan (2001) Trailer
Trailer 3:45
Aalavandhan (2001) Trailer
Mappillai (2011) Trailer
Trailer 3:08
Mappillai (2011) Trailer
Shehzada Official Trailer
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Shehzada Official Trailer
Idavappathi (2016) Trailer
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Idavappathi (2016) Trailer

Personal details

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  • Official sites
    • Official Site
    • This is Maisha's official blog.
  • Alternative names
    • Monisha Koirala
  • Height
    • 5′ 2″ (1.58 m)
  • Born
    • August 16, 1970
    • Kathmandu, Nepal
  • Spouse
    • Samrat DahalJune 19, 2010 - 2012 (divorced)
  • Parents
      Prakash Koirala
  • Relatives
    • Siddharth Koirala(Sibling)
  • Other works
    Starred in the shelved film Gramco Films(HMV Productions) "Daman".Starring Manisha Koirala,Murad Ali,Shashi Kapoor (Replaced Rajesh Khanna),Naseeruddin Shah,Music by Khayyam, Directed by Muzaffar Ali.

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  • Trivia
    In the 90s, she was voted the most beautiful Bollywood actress.
  • Quotes
    Im basically tired of doing what I have been doing for the last 10 years. My interest level was dipping. I was doing a fairly good job, when compared to others. The standards I have set for myself are higher. When I watched the Broadway show Miss Saigon, I was ashamed of being called an actress. The leading lady's performance was outstanding. I was ashamed that I am in the same profession but could not touch those heights.
  • Nickname
    • "Manya", "Manu"

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