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Manisha Koirala

Manisha Koirala Image Source : Wikipedia
  • Born 16 August 1970
  • Place of Birth Kathmandu
  • Occupation Actor, Film Actor, Film Producer, Public Figure, Dancer
  • Father Prakash Koirala
  • Spouse Samrat Dahal (2010; 2012)
  • Siblings Siddharth Koirala
  • Education New York University
  • Years active 1989-present

Related Other Pages:

  • Tees, 
  • Siddharth Koirala, 
  • Bombay
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ABOUT Manisha Koirala

Manisha Koirala: A Legacy Forged in Cinema and Resilience Manisha Koirala, a prominent figure in Indian cinema, boasts a career spanning decades, marked by both commercial success and critical acclaim. Born into Nepal's influential Koirala family, her lineage is as compelling as her filmography. Koirala's Bollywood debut in Saudagar (1991) was followed by a string of hits, solidifying her position as a leading actress. Iconic roles include the naive girl in 1942: A Love Story, the ambitious wife in Akele Hum Akele Tum, and the powerful portrayal of a terrorist in Dil Se…. Her versatility shone through in diverse characters, from the mistreated woman in Lajja to the nuanced performances in art-house projects like Escape From Taliban and I Am. Awarded the Order of Gorkha Dakshina Bahu by the Nepalese government, Koirala's accolades extend beyond her cinematic achievements. She's a recipient of three Filmfare Awards and holds the distinction of being a Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations Population Fund in both India and Nepal. Following a battle with ovarian cancer, Koirala’s return to the screen in Dear Maya (2017) was met with critical praise. Her memorable portrayal of Nargis Dutt in the biopic Sanju further cemented her resilience and acting prowess. Her foray into OTT platforms with Lust Stories on Netflix showcased her adaptability to evolving media landscapes. Koirala continues to be active, with her recent appearance in the upcoming series Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar (2024) adding another chapter to her illustrious career. Beyond acting, her autobiography, Healed: How Cancer Gave Me a New Life, stands as a testament to her strength and inspirational journey.

Manisha Koirala FILMS AND CREDITS

Previous Movies Upcoming Movies
  • Tees
  • Tees

    ( 2024 )

  • Emergency
  • Emergency

    ( 2025 )

  • Heeramandi
  • Heeramandi

    ( 2024 )

  • Aap Ke Liye Hum
  • Aap Ke Liye Hum

    ( Not Final )

  • Freedom
  • Freedom

    ( 2023 )

  • Freedom
  • Freedom

    ( Not Final )

  • Shehzada
  • Shehzada

    ( 2023 )

  • India Sweets and Spices
  • India Sweets and Spices

    ( 2021 )

  • Maska
  • Maska

    ( 2020 )

  • 99 Songs
  • 99 Songs

    ( 2019 )

  • Prasthanam
  • Prasthanam

    ( 2019 )

  • Sanju
  • Sanju

    ( 2018 )

  • Lust Stories
  • Lust Stories

    ( 2018 )

  • Dear Maya
  • Dear Maya

    ( 2017 )

  • Notuku Potu
  • Notuku Potu

    ( 2017 )

  • Badman
  • Badman

    ( 2016 )

  • Idavappathi
  • Idavappathi

    ( 2016 )

  • Game
  • Game

    ( 2016 )

  • Chehere: A Modern Day Classic
  • Chehere: A Modern Day Classic

    ( 2015 )

  • Bhoot Returns
  • Bhoot Returns

    ( 2012 )

  • Mappillai
  • Mappillai

    ( 2011 )

  • Elektra
  • Elektra

    ( 2010 )

  • I Am
  • I Am

    ( 2010 )

  • Ek Second... Jo Zindagi Badal De...
  • Ek Second... Jo Zindagi Badal De...

    ( 2010 )

  • Do Paise Ki Dhoop, Chaar Aane Ki Baarish
  • Do Paise Ki Dhoop, Chaar Aane Ki Baarish

    ( 2009 )

  • Khela
  • Khela

    ( 2008 )

  • Mehbooba
  • Mehbooba

    ( 2008 )

  • Sirf
  • Sirf

    ( 2008 )

  • Nagaram
  • Nagaram

    ( 2008 )

  • Tulsi: Mathrudevobhava
  • Tulsi: Mathrudevobhava

    ( 2008 )

  • Anwar
  • Anwar

    ( 2007 )

  • Darwaza Bandh Rakho
  • Darwaza Bandh Rakho

    ( 2006 )

  • Anjaane: The Unknown
  • Anjaane: The Unknown

    ( 2005 )

  • Taj Mahal: An Eternal Love Story
  • Taj Mahal: An Eternal Love Story

    ( 2005 )

  • Mumbai Xpress
  • Mumbai Xpress

    ( 2005 )

  • Chaahat Ek Nasha...
  • Chaahat Ek Nasha...

    ( 2005 )

  • Tum: A Dangerous Obsession
  • Tum: A Dangerous Obsession

    ( 2004 )

  • Paisa Vasool
  • Paisa Vasool

    ( 2004 )

  • Market
  • Market

    ( 2003 )

  • Calcutta Mail
  • Calcutta Mail

    ( 2003 )

  • Escape from Taliban
  • Escape from Taliban

    ( 2003 )

  • Ek Chhotisi Love Story
  • Ek Chhotisi Love Story

    ( 2002 )

  • Jaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahani
  • Jaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahani

    ( 2002 )

  • Baba
  • Baba

    ( 2002 )

  • Company
  • Company

    ( 2002 )

  • Moksha: Salvation
  • Moksha: Salvation

    ( 2001 )

  • Aalavandhan
  • Aalavandhan

    ( 2001 )

  • Lajja
  • Lajja

    ( 2001 )

  • Chhupa Rustam: A Musical Thriller
  • Chhupa Rustam: A Musical Thriller

    ( 2001 )

  • Grahan
  • Grahan

    ( 2001 )

  • Champion
  • Champion

    ( 2000 )

  • Raja Ko Rani Se Pyar Ho Gaya
  • Raja Ko Rani Se Pyar Ho Gaya

    ( 2000 )

  • Baaghi
  • Baaghi

    ( 2000 )

  • Khauff
  • Khauff

    ( 2000 )

  • Alka Yagnik and Udit Narayan: Mera Mann
  • Alka Yagnik and Udit Narayan: Mera Mann

    ( 1999 )

  • Mudhalvan
  • Mudhalvan

    ( 1999 )

  • Hindustan Ki Kasam
  • Hindustan Ki Kasam

    ( 1999 )

  • Mind
  • Mind

    ( 1999 )

  • Kartoos
  • Kartoos

    ( 1999 )

  • Jai Hind
  • Jai Hind

    ( 1999 )

  • Laawaris
  • Laawaris

    ( 1999 )

  • Lal Baadshah
  • Lal Baadshah

    ( 1999 )

  • Kachche Dhaage
  • Kachche Dhaage

    ( 1999 )

  • Maharaja
  • Maharaja

    ( 1998 )

  • Dil Se..
  • Dil Se..

    ( 1998 )

  • Achanak
  • Achanak

    ( 1998 )

  • Salaakhen
  • Salaakhen

    ( 1998 )

  • Yugpurush: A Man Who Comes Just Once in a Way
  • Yugpurush: A Man Who Comes Just Once in a Way

    ( 1998 )

  • Dil Ke Jharoke Main
  • Dil Ke Jharoke Main

    ( 1997 )

  • Khwaab
  • Khwaab

    ( 1997 )

  • Loha
  • Loha

    ( 1997 )

  • Gupt: The Hidden Truth
  • Gupt: The Hidden Truth

    ( 1997 )

  • Sanam
  • Sanam

    ( 1997 )

  • Khamoshi the Musical
  • Khamoshi the Musical

    ( 1996 )

  • Indian
  • Indian

    ( 1996 )

  • Yeh Majhdhaar
  • Yeh Majhdhaar

    ( 1996 )

  • Agni Sakshi
  • Agni Sakshi

    ( 1996 )

  • Milan
  • Milan

    ( 1995 )

  • Akele Hum Akele Tum
  • Akele Hum Akele Tum

    ( 1995 )

  • Ram Shastra
  • Ram Shastra

    ( 1995 )

  • Guddu
  • Guddu

    ( 1995 )

  • Anokha Andaaz
  • Anokha Andaaz

    ( 1995 )

  • Dushmani: A Violent Love Story
  • Dushmani: A Violent Love Story

    ( 1995 )

  • Bombay
  • Bombay

    ( 1995 )

  • Yuhi Kabhi
  • Yuhi Kabhi

    ( 1994 )

  • Sangdil Sanam
  • Sangdil Sanam

    ( 1994 )

  • Criminal
  • Criminal

    ( 1994 )

  • 1942: A Love Story
  • 1942: A Love Story

    ( 1994 )

  • Dhanwaan
  • Dhanwaan

    ( 1993 )

  • Anmol
  • Anmol

    ( 1993 )

  • Insaniyat Ke Devta
  • Insaniyat Ke Devta

    ( 1993 )

  • Kanyadaan
  • Kanyadaan

    ( 1993 )

  • Yalgaar
  • Yalgaar

    ( 1992 )

  • First Love Letter
  • First Love Letter

    ( 1991 )

  • Saudagar
  • Saudagar

    ( 1991 )

  • Pheri Bhetaula
  • Pheri Bhetaula

    ( 1989 )

Image Source : IMDB & Wikipedia

Manisha Koirala AWARDS

Awards
  • Best Actress in a Leading Role
  • The Asian Academy Creative Awards for Best Actress in a Leading Role - 2024 Heeramandi

  • Best Actress (Hindi)
  • The Bengal Film Journalists' Award for Best Actress (Hindi) - 2004 Escape from Taliban

  • Best Actress
  • The Cinema Express Awards, IN for Best Actress - 1996 Bombay

  • Most Versatile Actress
  • The Dadasaheb Phalke Film Foundation Awards (DPFFA) for Most Versatile Actress - 2018 Sanju

  • Best Actress - Critics
  • The Filmfare Awards for Best Actress - Critics - 2003 Company

  • Critics Award for Best Performer
  • The Filmfare Awards for Critics Award for Best Performer - 1997 Khamoshi the Musical

  • Best Performer - Critics
  • The Filmfare Awards for Best Performer - Critics - 1996 Bombay

  • Best Actress
  • The Filmfare Awards South for Best Actress - 1996 Bombay

  • Best Actress - Drama
  • The Filmfare OTT Awards for Best Actress - Drama - 2024 Heeramandi

  • Spirit of Inspiration Award
  • The London Indian Film Festival, UK for Spirit of Inspiration Award - 2015

  • Outstanding Contribution to Indian Cinema
  • The Muscat International Film Festival for Outstanding Contribution to Indian Cinema - 2018

  • Smita Patil Memorial Award
  • The Priyadarshni Academy Awards for Smita Patil Memorial Award - 1994

  • Best Actress
  • The Screen Awards, IN for Best Actress - 1997 Khamoshi the Musical

Image Source : IMDB & Wikipedia

MANISHA KOIRALA NEWS

Manisha Koirala redefines 'settling down', says its not about 'getting married or having kids'

October 11, 2025 6:24 pm

While settling down is a subjective concept. But many people, just like Manisha Koirala, are already breaking away from the conventional approach, which constrains people to getting married.

'Really believed I had multiple friends': When Manisha Koirala spoke about depression after cancer treatment and how no one could support

October 09, 2025 2:27 pm

"I really believed that I had multiple friends... I thought partying or travelling together or doing fun things meant people would sit with me in my pain. And that was not it," the actor said in an interview

Manisha Koirala dismisses claims Nepal's Gen Z protest due to social media ban, calls it a 'black day': 'Youth is fighting corruption'

September 09, 2025 5:33 pm

Amid Nepal's Gen Z protest, actor Manisha Koirala has dimissed claims that it is over social media ban in the country. She has been posting stories and posts on Instagram to show her support.

Manisha Koirala advocates for stretching: 'Take 5 minutes to...'

September 03, 2025 2:25 pm

While regular exercise is beneficial for health and can prevent diseases, it's essential to do it safely and responsibly.

Karisma Kapoor says every single actress refused to work with Madhuri Dixit in Dil Toh Pagal Hai: 'Yash Chopra and Aditya Chopra came to me, insisted I read the script'

August 22, 2025 4:39 pm

Before Karisma Kapoor, Manisha Koirala was approached for the role which she declined. Later, she regretted her decision and worked with Madhuri in the 2000 film Lajja.

Manisha Koirala recalls how she became friends with Rekha: 'There is so much of everything in that woman'

August 20, 2025 5:33 pm

"She is an enigma. She is an icon. Something that is unmatched," Manisha Koirala said

Manisha Koirala regrets not being part of Yash Chopra's cinema because of her own 'insecurity': 'I missed out on working with a legend'

August 10, 2025 4:43 pm

Manisha Koirala chose Mani Ratnam's Dil Se over Yash Chopra's Dil To Pagal Hai, but she admits that she lost out on working with the late legendary filmmaker because of her own insecurity.

'Shah Rukh Khan was my senior in college, I played his mom in 2 films,' says Sheeba Chaddha: 'He asked my permission before touching me'

August 08, 2025 8:38 am

Sheeba shared that being typecast as mother shocked her at first but she made her peace with it claiming if she will rebel, she won't be left with work.

30 years of Mani Ratnam's Bombay: Why the film endures

May 04, 2025 8:09 am

What made Bombay indelible wasn’t just the subject it showcased, it did so along with AR Rahman’s soundtrack — a score of conscience that stirred a nation

'Theatres would be burned down if Bombay were released today; India is less tolerant', says Mani Ratnam classic's cinematographer Rajiv Menon

April 18, 2025 11:59 am

Cinematographer Rajiv Menon, who worked with Mani Ratnam on the cult classic film Bombay, spoke about the film's thorny religious themes.

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