Manisha Koirala (born on August 16, 1970 in Kathmandu, Nepal), is a prominent Bollywood actress, UNFPA Goodwill Ambassador and social activist. She is also an accomplished Bharatnatyam and Manipuri dancer.
Making her acting debut in the Nepali movie Pheri Bhetaula (1989), Koirala made her acting debut in Bollywood with Subhash Ghai's top grossing drama Saudagar (1991). She went on to collaborate with some of the most prominent film directors of her times, and throughout the 1990s, was one of the popular actresses in India, mostly credited for her critically acclaimed performances.
Manisha Koirala was born into the politically prominent Koirala family; Her grandfather Bishweshwar Prasad Koirala was the Prime Minister of Nepal during the late 50s-early 60s, as well as two of her great uncles, Girija Prasad Koirala and MP Koirala. She studied at Army Public School, Dhaula Kuan, New Delhi and Vasant Kanya Mahavidhyalaya (VKM) Varanasi. She lived with her grandmother in Varanasi during her studies. Her ambition was to be a doctor, but a modelling stint opened a career path into Bollywood.
Social Work
In September 1999, Koirala was appointed as a UNFPA Goodwill Ambassador. She is actively involved in social work, specifically working with organizations to promote women’s rights, prevention of violence against women, and also to prevent the human trafficking of Nepali girls for prostitution.
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Awards
Won
* 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
* 2004, Bengal Film Journalists' Association Awards, Best Actress, Escape From Taliban
Nominated
* 1995, Filmfare Best Actress Award, 1942:A Love Story
* 1996, Filmfare Best Actress Award, Bombay
* 1996, Filmfare Best Actress Award, Akele Hum Akele Tum
* 1997, Filmfare Best Actress Award, Khamoshi: The Musical
* 1997, Filmfare Best Actress Award, Agni Sakshi
* 1999, Filmfare Best Actress Award, Dil Se
Filmography
Year Film Role Other notes
1989 Pheri Bhetaula Nepali film
1991 First Love Letter Radha
Saudagar Radha
1992 Yalgaar Meghna Kumar
1993 Insaaniyat Ke Devta Nisha
Anmol Anmol
Dhanwan Anjali Chopra
1994 Yun Hi Kabhi Pooja
1942: A Love Story Rajeshwari Pathak
Sangdil Sanam Sanam
1995 Bombay Shaila Bano Winner, Filmfare Critics Award for Best Performance; Tamil film
Anokha Andaz
Milan Priya
Criminal Shweta Kumar Telugu film
Guddu Salina Gupta
Ram Shastra Anjali Sinha
Akele Hum Akele Tum Kiran Kumar
1996 Dushmani Sapna Oberoi
Agni Sakshi Shubhangi/Madhu
Yeh Majhdhaar Radha Rai
Khamoshi: The Musical Annie Winner, Filmfare Critics Award for Best Performance & Nominated, Filmfare Best Actress Award
Indian Ishwarya Tamil film
1997 Sanam Sanam
Loha Manisha Koirala
Gupt: The Hidden Truth Sheetal Choudhry
Dil Ke Jharokhe Mein Suman
1998 Yugpurush Sunita
Achanak Pooja
Dil Se Meghna
Maharaja Shaili Mathur
1999 Kachche Dhaage Rukhsana
Lal Baadshah Kiran (Life Insurance Agent)
Laawaris Anshu Mehra
Jaihind Sheetal
Mudhalvan Thenmozhi Tamil film
Kartoos Mini
Mann Priya Verma
Hindustan Ki Kasam Roshanaara
2000 Champion Sapna Khanna
Khauff Neha
Baaghi Rani
Raja Ko Rani Se Pyar Ho Gaya Manisha/Sapna Khanna
2001 Grahan Paro, Parvati Shastri
Chhupa Rustam Nisha
Lajja Vaidehi
Aalavandhan Sharmilee Tamil film
Moksha Ritika Sanyal
2002 Company Saroja Winner, Filmfare Critics Award for Best Performance
Jaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahani Vasundhara/Divya
Ek Chotisi Love Story The Woman
Baba Chamundeeswari Tamil film
2003 Escape From Taliban Sushmita Bannerjee/Sayed Kamal
Calcutta Mail Sanjana
Market Muskaan Bano/Kaalia
2004 Paisa Vasool Maria
Tum - A Dangerous Obsession Kamini
2005 Chaahat - Ek Nasha Mallika Arora
Mumbai Express Ahalya Tamil film
Taj Mahal: An Eternal Love Story Princess Jahan Ara
2006 Anjaane - The Unknown Shivani Malhotra
Darwaza Bandh Rakho Julie
2007 Anwar Anita
2008 Tulsi Tulsi
Sirf Devika
God Tussi Great Ho Sheetal In production
Exclusion In production
Khela Post-production
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