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Full Name: Manisha Koirala
Pet Name: Manya
Profession: Actress
Star Sign: Leo
DOB: Aug 11
Height: 5'5"
Status: Single
Family: Has one brother.
Address: 302 Beachwood Towers, Yari Road, Andheri(W), Mumbai 400061
Manisha Koirala
No other actress has raised audience expectations to unimaginable heights and then brought them crashing down as Manisha Koirala has. Sadly, there have been more downs than ups in her checkered career.
The charming beauty who hails from an illustrious Nepali family (her grandfather was the first Prime Minister of democratic Nepal) was once slated to be Sridevi and Madhuri Dixit's successor. In fact, she has often been accused of modeling herself after the former. And when she bagged the coveted lead role in Vidhu Vinod Chopra's '1942: A Love Story' (1993) that was originally meant for Madhuri, she created quite a stir.
It was her inclusion in this film that prevented Manisha's relegation into history as another one-film wonder. For, all the way from her sensational debut in Subhash Ghai's 'Saudagar' (1991) to '1942…', Manisha had achieved precious nothing.
She couldn't have expected much from the likes of 'First Love Letter' (1991), 'Yalgaar' (1992), 'Dhanwaan' (1993) in any case.
But under Chopra's watchful eye, she transformed into a pristine beauty. Not only did Manisha look incredibly innocent and vulnerable in this period drama, she also executed the demanding role of a freedom fighter's daughter torn between two worlds, with amazing conviction.
And then followed it up with two more towering acts in Mansoor Khan's 'Akele Hum Akele Tum' (1995) and Mani Ratnam's 'Bombay' (1995). These three films confirmed the fact that Manisha was one of the most accomplished actresses on the scene.
A few hiccups later, she portrayed another exciting character in 'Agnisakshi'. But her stock really soared skyward with the bilingual super-hit 'Hindustani' (1996) and a memorable performance in Sanjay Bhansali' 'Khamoshi - The Musical' (1996) _ a film that brought out the best
in her. Playing a character caught between the silent world of her deaf and mute parents and the prospect of a fruitful singing career, she lent immense credibility to the dilemma of an individual trying to strike the right balance, as she'd done in '1942…', 'Akele Hum...' and 'Bombay'.
Her next commercial venture was Rajiv Rai's 'Gupt', which may have had little to offer by way of meat, but was still important because of it's huge success.
And then came 'Dil Se..' (1998), Mani Ratnam's first Hindi film _ and his second with Manisha after 'Bombay'. While it turned to be a complete washout at the box-office, it was, perhaps, Manisha's greatest moment as an actress. In a role executed with acute sensitivity and defined by the art of understatement, her delicate face offered a range of expressions and emotions with rare finesse.
Sadly, there's been nothing to write home about after 'Dil Se..'. Except of course juicy tidbits from her personal life that provide ample grist for the gossip mills and endless talk about other indulgences.
On the professional front, Manisha has either picked up inconsequential roles ('Kachche Dhaage' (1999), 'Baaghi' (2000)) or lent her name to a string of no-starters ('Mann' (1999), 'Khauff' (2000)). Unfortunately, there's very little to look forward to as well. It's perhaps not appropriate to wonder if this is the end of the road for her, but it is going to take something really special to put her career back on track.
Turn ons: Good food, good wine and good music
Turn offs: Chamchas
Car in School: I didn’t have one
Car now: Tata Sierra, Tata Safari
Favourite TV shows: Top Cat, Tom & Jerry... I just love The Cartoon Network, The National Geographic channel and The Discovery channel!
On what occasions do you lie: My biggest failing ... I can’t lie
Memorable moments: When I faced the camera for the first time for Subhashji’s Saudagar
Philosophy of life: Get real... what goes up must always come down
On a blind date you’d go out with: Antonio Banderas
Secret ambition: To fly a plane
If you were a burglar you’d steal: Cher’s home in Miami... it’s to die for
You’d like to be reborn as: Manisha Koirala
Allergies: Once I was allergic to eggs. Now I’m allergic only to liars
Favourite drink: Pepsi
Terrified of: Nothing and no one
Recurring dream: Waking up and finding all my money gone or finding my man in another woman’s arms
Favourite books: To Kill A Mockjingbird, The Celestine Prophecy and Peaceful Warrior
Vegetable you resemble most: A karela. Hey I’m being funny
One role you’d give your eye and teeth: Mery! Streep’s in The French Lieutenant’s Woman
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.
Indian model
Engaged to Christpin Conroy, the current Australian ambassador to Nepal. [2001]
She has only tea for breakfast.
She has a younger brother, Siddharth.
She is an accomplished Bharatnatyam and Manipuri dancer.
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)
In the 90s, she was voted the most beautiful Bollywood actress.
Awards
1996: Filmfare Critics Award for Best Performance, Bombay
1997: Filmfare Critics Award for Best Performance, Khamoshi: The Musical
1997: Star Screen Award Best Actress, Khamoshi: The Musical
2003: Filmfare Critics Award for Best Performance, Company
Manisha
Koirala agrees to act in film on Indian earthquake
Manisha Koirala has agreed to play the lead role in a new film in which first-time director Saurabh Sengupta pays ...
Manisha Koirala provided police protection
Manisha Koirala has been provided police security in the wake of a controversy that one of her pet dogs was named after a revered Muslim ...
Manisha Koirala's failed Nepal mission
Manisha Koirala, who offered autographs for votes while campaigning for an independent candidate in the controversial local bodies elections ...
Manisha splits with Prashant
According to close friends of Mangi Ferra owner Prashant Chaudhary, his relationship with Manisha Koirala is on the rocks. Reports ...
Listen I am not that crazy: Manisha Koirala
You seem to have got yourself into a bit of a jam over your dog's names? Trouble…that's me! Wherever I go I'm followed by trouble. ...
Manisha climbs the social ladder
A look at the mechanics of a man-woman relationship set against the backdrop of 2001 Bhuj earthquake, Sengupta’s cast includes Manisha Koirala, Kay Kay Menon ...
I have grown up on politics says Manisha
Manisha Koirala recently returned from Nepal after an election campaign. The granddaughter of Nepal’s first elected prime minister ...
I didn't insult any religion: Manisha
Manisha Koirala was involved in a controversy concerning the name of her supposed dog. ...
Manisha: I don't have a dog!
Manisha Koirala has been provided police protection in the wake of protests following a media report claiming she had named her dog after a revered Muslim ...
Manisha terms reports of naming dog 'malicious'
Manisha Koirala, upset at reports that she had named her dog 'Mustafa', denies owning a canine pet and has termed the allegations "false", "malicious and ugly ...
Manisha, Renuka, KK Menon in a film together
The film is about nameless relationships. The film revolves around the Bhuj Earthquake in 2001. The film also stars Manisha Koirala as a socialite. ...
Manisha's candidate defeated
A mayoral candidate of Biratnagar Sub-metropolitan City, whose canvassing was carried out by Bollywood actress Manisha Koirala, has lost the elections ...
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