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Manisha Koirala

Manisha Koirala (pronounced [mʌˈnisa ˈkoirala]; born 16 August 1970) is a Nepalese actress who works in Indian films, predominantly in Hindi and Tamil. Born to the politically prominent Koirala family [2], she is the daughter of Prakash Koirala and the granddaughter of Bishweshwar Prasad Koirala (former Prime Minister of Nepal), and a recipient of several accolades, including three Filmfare Awards and one Filmfare Awards South. In 2001, the Government of Nepal awarded her with the Order of Gorkha Dakshina Bahu.

Manisha Koirala
Koirala in 2017
Born (1970-08-16) 16 August 1970 (age 54)[1]
Biratnagar, Nepal
OccupationActress
Years active1989–present
WorksFull list
Spouse
Samrat Dahal
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(m. 2010; div. 2012)​
FatherPrakash Koirala
RelativesSee Koirala family
AwardsFull list

Koirala made her acting debut with the Nepali film Pheri Bhetaula (1989), and later debuted in Indian cinema with the Hindi drama Saudagar (1991). Following a brief setback, she had commercial successes in both Bollywood and Kollywood with films like Bombay (1995), Agni Sakshi (1996), Indian (1996), Gupt: The Hidden Truth (1997), Kachche Dhaage (1999), Mudhalvan (1999) and Company (2002). She also received critical recognition for playing a naive girl in 1942: A Love Story (1994), an ambitious wife in Akele Hum Akele Tum (1995), the daughter of deaf-mute parents in Khamoshi: The Musical (1996), a terrorist in Dil Se.. (1998) and a mistreated woman in Lajja (2001), establishing her as one of the leading actresses of Indian cinema.[3]

Since 2003, Koirala began to work with independent film makers in art-house projects. Her performances in films such as the escape drama Escape From Taliban (2003), the family drama Tulsi (2008), the Malayalam psychological drama Elektra (2010), the anthology I Am (2010) and the Tamil romantic comedy Mappillai (2011), were praised. In 2012, she took a break from acting for some years, as she was diagnosed with last stage ovarian cancer and underwent an year-long treatment but made successful recovery by mid-2014.[4] She officially returned to screen with the 2017 coming-of-age drama Dear Maya. In 2018, she starred in Sanjay Dutt's biopic Sanju, portraying Dutt's mother and yesteryear actress – Nargis, and the Netflix production Lust Stories, that marked her debut in the OTT space in India. She has since starred in several projects including the acclaimed period drama series Heeramandi (2024).

In addition to acting in films, Koirala was appointed as the Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations Population Fund in 1999 for India and 2015 for Nepal, and was involved in the relief works after the April 2015 Nepal earthquake. She also contributed as an author to the novel Healed: How Cancer Gave Me a New Life; which is an account of her struggle with ovarian cancer. Koirala is frequently cited as one of the most beautiful actresses of her times.[5][6][7][8][9][10]

Early Life

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Manisha Koirala was born on 16 August 1970 into the politically prominent Koirala family, in Biratnagar, Nepal. Her father, Prakash Koirala, is a politician, former Cabinet minister and a former member of Nepal’s House of Representatives, while her mother, Sushma Koirala, is a homemaker. She has one brother, Siddharth Koirala, who is a former Bollywood actor.[11] Several members of her family went on to become politicians; her grandfather, Bishweshwar Prasad Koirala, was the Prime Minister of Nepal during the late 1950s to the early 1960s, as were two of her great-uncles, Girija Prasad Koirala and Matrika Prasad Koirala. Koirala spent her early life in India, and she stayed in Varanasi at her maternal grandmother's home for some years and later in Delhi and Mumbai.

While at home in Varanasi, she attended the Vasant Kanya Mahavidyalaya until Class X. Aspiring to become a doctor, she moved to Delhi and studied at the Army Public School (APS) of the Dhaula Kuan, New Delhi campus.[12] In an interview, she said that living on her own in Delhi helped her become "strong and independent."[citation needed] Determined to pursue a career in acting, Koirala moved to Mumbai for film roles.

Career

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1989–1993: Debut and initial work

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During a break after her class X board exams, Koirala acted in the 1989 Nepali film Pheri Bhetaula as an experiment.[13][14] She also took on a few modeling assignments during her time in Delhi, but later shifted her focus toward acting.[1] One of these was for a wool company.[1]

In 1991, Koirala made her Hindi film debut with Subhash Ghai's directorial Saudagar, which emerged as a commercial success.[13][15] According to Sukanya Verma of Rediff.com, "[C]ritics saw sparks in Manisha, even as she was constantly referred to as Madhuri Dixit's lookalike".[16] Yalgaar (1992), did well at the box-office and was classified as a hit. However, this was trailed by a series of films that performed poorly at the box office, including First Love Letter (1991), Anmol and Dhanwan (both 1993), which led to Koirala being labeled "a jinx" by producers.[16]

1994–1999: Breakthrough, established actress and critical acclaim

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Koirala's career prospects improved after starring in Vidhu Vinod Chopra's romance film 1942: A Love Story (1994), set during the Indian independence movement.[17] She played Rajjo, the daughter of a freedom fighter who falls in love with Naren (Anil Kapoor), the apolitical son of a British colonial employee.[18] Chopra dismissed Koirala as a "terrible actress" after her first screen test, but was impressed with her performance for a second audition and decided to cast her in place of Madhuri Dixit.[19] The film featured the protagonists sharing a deep kiss; it was certified U/A (Parental guidance required) by the Central Board of Film Certification, becoming the first Indian film to receive the rating.[20] Koirala's performance received positive reviews, with critics hailing her as "a sensitive performer".[17] The film proved to be a box office flop.[21] However, it fetched Koirala her first nomination for Best Actress at the annual Filmfare Awards ceremony.[22]

In 1995, Koirala made her debut in Tamil cinema with the Mani Ratnam-directed political romance Bombay, starring alongside Arvind Swami.[23][24] She took up the role on the insistence of her friend Ashok Mehta, at a time when other contemporaries urged her to not act in non Hindi film industries.[23] It received critical acclaim,[25] with American critic James Berardinelli writing, "Bombay recalls how forceful a motion picture can be. It also reminds us of the maxim that those who don't learn from history are doomed to repeat it".[26] For playing a Muslim who marries a Hindu journalist against the backdrop of the Bombay riots in the eponymous film, Koirala won the Filmfare Critics Award for Best Performance, the only time it was awarded to a recipient for a performance in a non-Hindi film.[24][22] At the 43rd Filmfare Awards South, she received her first Award in the Best Actress – Tamil category.[27] Koirala's performances in 1942: A Love Story and Bombay proved to be milestones in her career, and established her in the film industry.[16][28] The same year, she featured in the musical romance Akele Hum Akele Tum opposite Aamir Khan a remake of 1979 American film Kramer vs. Kramer starring Dustin Hoffman and Meryl Streep, although movie was unsuccessful at box office but she received her second nomination in the Best Actress category at the Filmfare Awards.[22]

The following year, she played a battered wife on the run from her mentally-ill husband in the drama Agni Sakshi, a remake of the Julia Roberts-starrer Sleeping with the Enemy (1991), which begot her positive reviews for her performance.[29] The film was released in close succession with two other remakes of the same film[30][31][14] –Yaraana (1995) and Daraar (1996) and was a commercial success, emerging as the second highest-grossing film of the year in India.[32] Koirala next featured opposite Salman Khan in the comedy Majhdhaar the same year, which was both a critical and commercial failure.[33][34] She then played a starring role in S. Shankar's Indian (1996), which marked her second Tamil film. It was also dubbed and released in Hindi under the title Hindustani.[35] Featuring Kamal Haasan in dual roles alongside Koirala, Urmila Matondkar and Sukanya, it was the most expensive Indian film at that time, with a budget of ₹150 million.[36][37][38] Both Indian and Hindustani were commercial successes.[39][40][41]

In her last release of 1996, she acted in the musical drama Khamoshi: The Musical, which marked Sanjay Leela Bhansali's directorial debut.[42] Koirala played Annie, a caring daughter to her deaf-mute parents Joseph and Flavy, portrayed by Nana Patekar and Seema Biswas respectively; Salman Khan played Raj, her love interest.[43] In preparation for her role, Koirala learned the Indian Sign Language.[44] A critic from Channel 4 wrote, "Koirala in particular is in her element and demonstrates the full range of her acting ability, rather than playing against it as she has had to do in more traditional films".[45] Despite receiving critical acclaim, Khamoshi: The Musical was a flop.[46] Filmfare included her performance among a list of "80 Iconic Performances" of Indian cinema in 2011.[47] In a box office roundup of the year, The Indian Express felt Koirala put up an "impressive show" with her successes.[40] Her performance in Khamoshi earned her a second Filmfare Award for Best Performance and a nomination for Best Actress.[22] She also received her only win for Best Actress at the Screen Awards.[48]

In 1997, she played the leading role alongside Kajol and Bobby Deol in the thriller Gupt: The Hidden Truth, which was one of the biggest hits that year[49] but her other films in the year were unsuccessful. The next year, she went on to collaborate once again with the acclaimed director Mani Ratnam, and starred in his film Dil Se.. (1998) opposite Shah Rukh Khan. Her role received similarly good reviews and earned her several award nominations including the Filmfare Best Actress Award nomination. The film proved to be a hit overseas. The film became the first Indian film to enter the top 10 in the United Kingdom box office charts.[50] Even months after its release in September 1998, the film was still screened on five screens, five times per day with an average of 3,000 spectators across all screens in the Cineworld complex in Feltham, West London.[51] Koirala later played the leading role opposite to Govinda in the movie Maharaja.[52]

In 1999, she starred in the successful Kachche Dhaage, which was followed by six more releases, the most notable of them being Indra Kumar's drama Mann, remake of 1957 Hollywood classic An Affair to Remember, which entered into the top five highest-grossing films of the year.[53] Her performance in the film won her favourable reviews. Film critic M. Ali Ikram wrote about her performance: "If there is a respite for Manisha's innumerable fans of late, this flick is it. We may not care about hits and flops, but it is painful to watch this acting virtuoso in the innumerable side roles she has been seen in of late. Indra Kumar's decision to cast Manisha here is a case of perfect casting, and she never lets him or the audience down. This lady is truly the Meena Kumari of her generation. It is great fun watching Manisha and Aamir Khan's perfect chemistry opposite one another. The film's climax has both stars permanently molding a spot for themselves in Bollywood history, and it will have you shedding tears by the bucketful."[54] It was a successful feature at the box office. While filming [[Laawaris (1999 film)|Laawaris] (1999), Koirala began to get tired of her busy schedule and felt "the pressure getting to [her]"; she turned to alcohol for solace and developed anger issues.[55]

2000–2007: Transition to art-house cinema and career fluctuations

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In 2000, Koirala starred in four films including action dramas Baaghi and Champion, but none of the films became major successes. The same year, she debuted on television and hosted the reality game show titled Sawaal Dus Crore Ka on Zee TV alongside Anupam Kher. Both anchors were later replaced due to poor performance of the show.[56] Koirala was extremely hurt and upset for being made the scapegoat and blamed the poor production quality on the sets.[57]

 
A painting of Koirala, by artist Atula Siriwardane.

In 2001, she starred in the drama Grahan opposite Jackie Shroff. Her portrayal of a rape victim in the film who seeks justice was appreciated, but the film, which was a much-delayed project, was a major commercial failure. After starring in moderately successful Chhupa Rustam: A Musical Thriller she next played the protagonist in Rajkumar Santoshi's drama Lajja, along with an ensemble cast that included Rekha, Anil Kapoor and Madhuri Dixit. The film received a positive reception from critics, and so did Koirala's performance. Her last release of the year was Moksha, opposite Arjun Rampal, which was a failure at the box office.[citation needed][58]

In 2002, she starred opposite Ajay Devgan in Ram Gopal Verma's Company. The film was a critical success and she won her third Filmfare Critics' Best Actress Award. In that same year, she appeared in Ek Chotisi Love Story. The film, when released, generated tremendous response at the box office, becoming one of the few successes of the year.[59] The movie's release was stayed as she accused the director of the film, Shashilal Nair, of using her body double to shoot some love scenes in the film, and portraying her in bad light by shooting positions using another actress in her place, without her approval.[60] A court finally decided to stay the release of the film.[61]

Koirala then ventured into strong woman-oriented films in 2003, such as Escape From Taliban, which won her the BFJA Award for Best Actress. She then played the protagonist in Market, a film portraying the whole life story of a young prostitute. The film did decently at the box office and was considered 'average.'

After receiving a diploma in filmmaking in New York, she produced the small-budget caper-comedy Paisa Vasool (2004). In 2005, she appeared in various unsuccessful films such as historical epic drama Taj Mahal: An Eternal Love Story, the thriller Tum - A Dangerous Obsession, and the horror film Anjaane – The Unknown and the black comedy Mumbai Express. Her only releases in 2006 and 2007 were Darwaaza Bandh Rakho and Anwar respectively, where she played supporting roles, working with her brother Siddharth in the latter.

2008–2017: Comeback attempts and sporadic work

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In 2008, Koirala starred opposite Irrfan Khan in the family drama Tulsi, in her first leading role since Mumbai Express (2005). Before its release, her role was described by the media as a "shocking comeback" but the film suffered from poor marketing.[62] Although Koirala's performance as Tulsi, a young homemaker diagnosed with leukemia, was well received. Taran Adarsh from IndiaFM wrote: "Manisha Koirala sinks her teeth in this role and delivers a fine performance."[63] She next starred in Sirf (2008) which was a critical and box office failure.[64] Her first Bengali film Khela, directed by Rituparno Ghosh, released the same year, along with the long delayed Hindi film Mehbooba; both films released on the same day.[65]

In 2009, Koirala starred in Deepti Naval's directorial debut Do Paise Ki Dhoop, Char Aane Ki Barish which premiered at the market section of the 2009 Cannes Film Festival to a positive response.[66] Later that year, she acted in Partho Ghosh's Ek Second... Jo Zindagi Badal De?.

In 2010, Koirala made her foray into Malayalam cinema with Shyamaprasad's Elektra, a psycho-sensual drama based on Sophocles's ancient Greek tragic play Electra. She plays the antagonist in the film, which revolves around the concept of the Electra complex, which is a daughter's psychosexual competition with her mother for her father's affection.[67] The film premiered at the International Film Festival of India, where it was well received.[68] She also acted in her native Nepali-language film, Dharmaa, after a gap of 22 years since her first film.[69] She was next seen in director Onir's critically acclaimed anthology film I Am, sharing the screen with Juhi Chawla. Noted film critic Taran Adarsh commented: "It's a delight to watch Juhi and Manisha, after a hiatus. Both deliver striking performances – even getting the language right."[70][71]

In 2011, Koirala appeared in Mappillai, marking her comeback to Tamil cinema after five years. A remake of the 1989 film of the same name, the film saw her reprising the role originally played by Srividya. Her performance earned her a nomination at the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress – Tamil and the film was declared a hit.

 
Koirala in 2012, at a press meet for her film Bhoot Returns.

In 2012, she collaborated with director Ram Gopal Verma for his 3D horror film Bhoot Returns, a sequel to the 2003 hit Bhoot.[72] It was deemed to be yet another comeback for Koirala, however she refused to call it a comeback because she had not been away from films for a long time.[73] Despite the good initial response to its promos and trailers, the film turned out to be a critical and commercial failure.[74]

Three years later, in 2015, her much delayed psychological thriller Chehere: A Modern Day Classic released[75][76] but went unnoticed. A year later, she silently returned with the Kannada-Tamil mystery film Game (2016) where she portrayed the main female lead.

In 2017, Koirala made another Bollywood comeback attempt with the drama Dear Maya. Directed by Sunaina Bhatnagar and co-starring Madiha Imam, her role was of a middle-aged lonely woman who embarks on a journey to find love when she receives love letters. The film received mixed reviews from critics with praise directed to Koirala's performance.[77] Sweta Kaushal of Hindustan Times said: "Manisha Koirala shines like a diamond in a coal mine."[78] Suhani Singh from India Today noted that she is the "star in this mawkish coming-of-age story", while Stutee Ghosh of The Quint wrote that "Manisha Koirala's grace makes it worth a watch."[79][80]

2018–present: OTT debut and further recognition

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In 2018, Koirala featured in one of the segments directed by Dibakar Banerjee in the Netflix anthology Lust Stories, where she played a middle-aged housewife, having an extra-marital affair with her husband's best friend. The film was nominated for International Emmy Award for Best TV Movie or Miniseries, and Koirala's performance was also appreciated. This was followed by an appearance in Rajkumar Hirani's biography Sanju, based on the life of actor Sanjay Dutt; Koirala portrayed the role of actress Nargis, Dutt's mother. The film emerged as the highest-grossing film of the year.

In 2019, Koirala featured in Prasthanam Hindi remake of the political thriller with the same title, in which she played Sanjay Dutt's wife. Her much delayed film Do Paise Ki Dhoop, Chaar Aane Ki Baarish also released on Netflix this year. It was followed by the Netflix original Maska in 2020, directed by Neeraj Udhwani.

In 2021, she appeared in AR Rahman's romantic musical 99 Songs. She then starred in an American comedy film India Sweets and Spices, directed by Geeta Malik. The film is based on Geeta Malik's own script “Dinner With Friends” that won the 2016 Academy Nicholl Fellowships in screen-writing.[81] In 2023, she appeared in the action-drama Shehzada. Her performance was appreciated, although the film was a commercial failure.[82]

In 2024, Koirala played the chief courtesan Mallikajaan in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's series Heeramandi.[83] Nandini Ramnath of Scroll.in noted, "Manisha Koirala, sporting a deep voice and her nastiest manner, gives a near-parodic role her best shot. But she is hard-pressed to portray Mallikajaan’s campy tendencies."[84]

Off-screen work

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Koirala is actively involved in social work, specifically working with organisations to promote women's rights, prevention of violence against women, and also to prevent the human trafficking of Nepali girls for prostitution.[85] In September 1999, she was appointed as a UNFPA Goodwill Ambassador for India.[85] Koirala has advocated the need for an official Earth Anthem for the planet supporting the efforts of Indian poet-diplomat Abhay K in this direction.[86]

In May 2013, after her cancer treatment, Koirala said she intends to use her celebrity status and personal story to inspire others who are battling the dreaded disease. "All I want to do from now onwards is to be useful to people who could need [a] little advice," she said in her first interview since undergoing cancer treatment at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Centre.[87] She has become a motivational speaker after her battle with cancer, and gives talks on various topics at schools, hospitals and organisations.[88][89][90]

 
Manisha Koirala as UNFPA Goodwill Ambassador at a program in Nepal (2015)

She was appointed as a UNFPA Goodwill Ambassador for Nepal in 2015 and was involved in the relief works after the Nepal earthquake 2015.[91][92]

She gave speeches in 2016 on "Transformation" at Mercedes-Benz India in Pune, and on "Importance of Being Mindful Living" at Cipla in Goa. She was scheduled to speakon "Health is Our Responsibility" at Sneh Foundation in February 2017; on "Cancer is Conquerable" at Apollo Hospitals in Hyderabad; and on "My Life's Lesson" at Shiv Nadar Foundation in Chennai; on "Why Celebrities Need Coaching" in Delhi; on "Woman Empowerment" at National Women's Parliament in Vijayawada; and on "Gifts of Cancer" at TEDx Jaipur.

In 2017, she was appointed as Goodwill Ambassador by Nepal’s Ministry of Urban Development for Bagmati Cleanup Mega Campaign aimed at cleaning the Bagmati River.[93] She also contributed as a co-writer to a book: Healed, the story of her battle against ovarian cancer.[94]

In 2020, she launched "Manisha Koirala Cancer Education Fund" with the support of Global College International, Kathmandu to give educational scholarships to children of cancer victim or survivors with poor financial background.[95][96][97][98] Her social activism and achievements in movies has made her one of the most famous Nepalis in the world.[99][100] In the 2022 Nepalese general election, she supported the pro-monarchy Rashtriya Prajatantra Party.[101]

Personal life

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During the production of Agni Saakshi (1996), Koirala allegedly began dating her co-star Nana Patekar; Patekar confirmed their relationship and eventual breakup in 2003.[102] Physical abuse on his part may have been a factor for their separation.[103]

In 2004, Koirala moved to New York City and earned a diploma in filmmaking from New York University. While living in New York, she became a member of an independent documentary filmmakers' society.[85][104][105]

On 19 June 2010, Koirala married Samrat Dahal, a Nepali businessman, in a traditional ceremony held in Kathmandu.[106] The couple spent their honeymoon in Finland.[107] They met through the online social networking website Facebook.[108] The couple divorced in 2012.[109]

On 29 November 2012, media news reported that Koirala had been diagnosed with ovarian cancer.[110][111] She had no clue about the disease until she felt very weak, and went to a hospital in Kathmandu with her brother. She flew to India and was admitted to Jaslok Hospital in Mumbai.[112] She then flew to the US for treatment, however the exact ailment was not disclosed.[113] On 10 December, she underwent surgery. The following day it was reported that the surgery had been successful.[114][115] She had to undergo chemotherapy and spent months at the hospital in New York.

After fighting cancer and winning the battle, she is actively involved in spreading awareness about the disease.[116][117]

Filmography

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Main article: Manisha Koirala filmography

Accolades

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Koirala at Dadasaheb Phalke Film Foundation 2018 awards

Awards and nominations

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Year Award Category Work Result Ref.
1992 Filmfare Awards Best Female Debut Saudagar Nominated [citation needed]
1995 Best Actress 1942: A Love Story Nominated [118]
1996 Akele Hum Akele Tum Nominated [118]
Best Actress (Critics) Bombay Won [119]
Filmfare Awards South Best Actress - Tamil Won [118]
Cinema Express Awards Best Actress (Special Award) Won [120]
1997 Filmfare Awards Best Actress (Critics) Khamoshi: The Musical Won [121]
Best Actress Nominated [121]
Screen Awards Best Actress Won [118]
1999 Screen Awards Best Actress Dil Se.. Nominated [118]
Filmfare Awards Best Actress Nominated [118]
2002 Planet Bollywood People’s Choice Awards Best Actress Lajja Nominated [122]
2003 Filmfare Awards Best Actress (Critics)[a] Company Won [123]
2004 BFJA awards Best Actress Escape From Taliban Won [124]
2012 Filmfare Awards South Best Supporting Actress Mappillai Nominated [125]

Honours and recognition

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Notes

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  1. ^ Tied with Rani Mukerji for Saathiya

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