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Manisha Koirala
Manisha Koirala is a Nepalese actress who works in Indian cinema, predominantly in Hindi and Tamil films. Born into the politically prominent Koirala family, she is the daughter of Prakash Koirala and the granddaughter of B. P. Koirala. One of the most popular and highest-paid actresses of her time, she is the recipient several accolades, including three Filmfare Awards, one Filmfare Awards South…
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Born 16 August 1970 · Q186606
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2026· 5 entries
The Times of India: Manisha Koirala rings in birthday as parents throw special bash for her
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Bollywood Hungama: Manisha Koirala opens up about fear and loneliest night after Cancer Diagnosis; says, “I felt I was going to die”
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Moneycontrol: "I was going to die", Manisha Koirala reveals the 'horrible' night after stage four cancer diagnosis
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Rediff.com: Manisha Koirala: 'When I Returned From Cancer Treatment, He Called Me Home'
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2024· 3 entries
BOOM Fact Check rated the claim “Recent video shows Manisha Koirala supporting Hindu nation in Nepal and criticising its secular status.” Misleading.
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Lighthouse Journalism rated the claim “Actor Manisha Koirala supports the idea of Hindu Rashtra, says leftist governments destroyed Nepal.” Missing Context.
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Koirala played the chief courtesan Mallikajaan in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's web series Heeramandi, that streamed on Netflix
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2023· 1 entry
Koirala appeared in the action-drama Shehzada, starring Kartik Aryan and Kriti Sanon
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2021· 1 entry
Koirala appeared in AR Rahman's romantic musical 99 Songs
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2020· 1 entry
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
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2019· 1 entry
Koirala featured in Prasthanam, a Hindi remake of the Telugu language political thriller with the same title, in which she played Sanjay Dutt's wife
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2018· 1 entry
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
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2017· 2 entries
Koirala returned to Bollywood with the drama Dear Maya
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Was appointed as Goodwill Ambassador by Nepal’s Ministry of Urban Development for Bagmati Cleanup Mega Campaign aimed at cleaning the Bagmati River
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2016· 1 entry
On "Transformation" at Mercedes-Benz India in Pune, and on "Importance of Being Mindful Living" at Cipla in Goa
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2015· 2 entries
And was involved in the relief works after the Nepal earthquake 2015
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But failed to make any impact at the box office or with critics
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2014· 1 entry
India Today Woman Summit- Woman of the Year Award
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2012· 3 entries
Koirala took a break from acting after being diagnosed with last stage ovarian cancer and underwent an year-long treatment, making a successful recovery by mid-2014
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Koirala collaborated with director Ram Gopal Verma for his 3D horror film Bhoot Returns, a spiritual sequel to the 2003 hit Bhoot
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On 29 November 2012, media news reported that Koirala had been diagnosed with ovarian cancer.
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2011· 1 entry
Koirala made her comeback to Tamil cinema after five years with Mappillai, a remake of the 1989 film of the same name
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2010· 1 entry
Koirala made her foray into Malayalam cinema with Shyamaprasad's Elektra, a psycho-sensual drama based on Sophocles's ancient Greek tragic play Electra
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2009· 1 entry
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
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2008· 1 entry
Koirala starred opposite Irrfan Khan in the family drama Tulsi, in her first leading role since Mumbai Express (2005)
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2006· 1 entry
With the black comedy Darwaaza Bandh Rakho, in which she had a supporting role and which failed commercially
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2004· 2 entries
Koirala made her debut as a producer with the small-budget caper comedy Paisa Vasool, starring her alongside Sushmita Sen
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Koirala moved to New York City and earned a diploma in filmmaking from New York University
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2002· 1 entry
Starred opposite Ajay Devgan in Ram Gopal Verma's Company
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2001· 3 entries
Awarded Order of Gorkha Dakshina Bahu (2001).
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The Government of Nepal awarded her with the Order of Gorkha Dakshina Bahu
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Starred in the drama Grahan opposite Jackie Shroff
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2000· 1 entry
Koirala starred in four films including action dramas Champion opposite Sunny Deol and Baaghi opposite Sanjay Dutt, but none of the films became major successes
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1999· 2 entries
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 t
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For India and 2015 for Nepal, and was involved in the relief works after the April 2015 Nepal earthquake
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1998· 1 entry
Went on to collaborate once again with the acclaimed director Mani Ratnam, and starred in his film Dil Se
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1995· 2 entries
Koirala made her debut in Tamil cinema with the Mani Ratnam-directed political romance Bombay, starring alongside Arvind Swami
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Koirala starred opposite Sunny Deol in the action love story Dushmani: A Violent Love Story and the film turned out to be an average grosser
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1994· 1 entry
Priyadarshini Academy - Smita Patil Memorial Award
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1991· 1 entry
Koirala made her Hindi film debut with Subhash Ghai's directorial Saudagar, which emerged as a commercial success
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1970· 1 entry
Born 1970-08-16.
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