Manisha B. Koirala Bio/Wiki, Net Worth, Married 2018
Manisha Koirala (Nepali:????? ???????) (born 16 August 1970) is a Nepalese actress, as well as a UNFPA Goodwill Ambassador and social activist. Koirala has primarily worked in Bollywood, though she has appeared in several Nepali, Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam films as well. She is also an accomplished Bharatnatyam and Manipuri dancer. Born to politician Prakash Koirala and Sushma Koirala in the politically prominent Koirala family of Nepal, she made her acting debut in the Nepali film Pheri Bhetaula (1989). A year later, Koirala made her Bollywood debut with the top-grossing drama Saudagar (1991). She went on to establish herself as one of the leading actresses in the 90s with such mainstream films as 1942: A Love Story (1994), Agni Sakshi (1996) and Gupt (1997).Recognised for her acting prowess, Koirala was noted for her performances in films such as Bombay, Akele Hum Akele Tum (both 1995), Khamoshi: The Musical (1996), Dil Se.. (1998), and Company (2002). She has won the Filmfare Critics' Award thrice and has received four nominations for the Filmfare Award for Best Actress so far. Although box-office collections of her films have varied considerably, critics have noted that her niche as an actor remains unharmed irrespective of her commercial potent. Off-screen she is frequented in the media as a "controversy's child" with her bohemian stance and candid comments often described as "outspoken" and "bold".
Listen, I have made mistakes in the past. I have rubbed people the wrong way. I have always gravitated towards the wrong men. But its okay, given a chance, I'll live my life all over again.
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"Not only is it a film that sears my heart each time I see it, but Masoom is also my all-time favourite movie. I remember I cried bitterly the first time I saw the film. I guess I could empathise with the little boy because I was equally young at the time. Jugal Hansraj looked so innocent and helpless; he always managed to touch my heart... He had this halting and unsure speech. Each time he wanted to say something, he wasn't really sure whether he should. His tone always conveyed more than words". (On film that always made her cry).
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I refuse to be a doormat to any man. I will never allow anyone to push me around. I am my own mistress.
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I can't see myself changing nappies and cooking dinner for too long. I'm too independent to live off a man's earnings.
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I wish I could be like other actresses who claim they haven't kissed even at the age of 27!
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I guess being an extremist proves harmful and that's why my relationships haven't lasted.
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In Nepal, where I come from, people die for their beliefs. I can never compromise on my principles. I can't play games to get roles.
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I won't do decorative roles even if they are a part of hit films.
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I can't play chulbuli roles all over again. Give me roles like I had in Company and Escape from Taliban and I will happily do them. I came from nowhere, made a mark. I am happy. Looking back there are no regrets.
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People appreciating my performance is good enough for me. I don't care much for awards and have never given it much thought. And anyway, I can't play the games people play to win awards.
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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.
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Was engaged to Rahul Roy.
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Was engaged to Sameer Rahman.
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Starred in Muzaffar Ali's shelved film "Zeenat" (1997). Starring Manisha Koirala and Murad Ali (Muzaffar Ali's son).The film was shelved due to the producers not wanting Murad to be the leading man of the film.
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Was to star in Shyam Benegal's 2001 shelved film " Ganga".
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Starred in Suresh Wadkar's shelved home production " Tanman.com" Co starring Suresh Wadkar's nephew Aman, Saakshi Sivanand, Rajpal Yadav. Directed by Pradeep Chanda. This was in 2002.
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Her secretary Ajit Diwani was murdered by gangster Abu Salem's gang members. Abu Salem is married to actress Monica Bedi.
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Her secretary Ajit Dewani directed Ramgardh Ke Sholay.
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Filming: Tanman.com, Market, Taj Mahal - An Eternal Love Story and Indira Gandhi. [March 2003]
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Diagnosed with ovarian cancer. [November 2012]
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In the 90s, she was voted the most beautiful Bollywood actress.
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Her gradfather B.P. Koirala was Prime Minister of Nepal during the late 50s-early 60s. Two of her grandfather's brothers were also prime minister of Nepal: Girija Prasad Koirala (different times during the 90s and M.P. Koirala (early 50s)
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She is an accomplished Bharatnatyam and Manipuri dancer.
Engaged to Christpin Conroy, the current Australian ambassador to Nepal. [2001]
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Indian model
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Helped fellow actor Hrithik Roshan get the message through in Nepal that he did not issue anti Nepal statements in an interview when he was falsely accused of doing so in late December 2000.
$800,000
