Manisha Koirala was born on August 16, 1970 in Biratnagar, Nepal. She comes from one of the strongest political families of the country. Her father Prakash Koirala is a former Cabinet minister while her late grandfather Bishweshwar Prasad Koirala was the Prime Minister of Nepal.
Her extended family is also in active politics. After studying in Army Public School, Delhi for some time she moved to Mumbai to become an actress. Manisha Koirala made her debut with , a success, but her next few films tanked at the box office.
Filmmaker Vidhu Vinod Chopra saw a spark and sensitivity in her that led to her being a part of . It was a landmark movie in her career. She was also diagnosed with ovarian cancer and sought treatment in the US.
Manisha Koirala stayed away from films for five long years. In 2024, Sanjay Leela Bhansali's was a treat for all fans of Manisha Koirala who wanted to see her collaborate again with her director. The show also got her new fans from the current generation who raved about her melancholic yet menacing performance as Mallikajaan.
One of the finest actresses of Indian cinema, Manisha Koirala has never ceased to amaze those who worked with her. Here is a lowdown..
. When Manisha Koirala made a comeback in films with in 2017, Shah Rukh Khan took to X (formerly Twitter) to show support to his co-star. He had posted, "My friend Manisha Koirala's new film 'Dear Maya' is out today.
She is so beautiful in more ways than anyone can imagine...
Do go and see her film .