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Her first film was ''[[Pheri Bhetaula]]'' (''We Shall Meet Again''), a [[Cinema of Nepal|Nepali movie]] released in early 1989. Her first [[Hindi language|Hindi]] movie was [[Subhash Ghai]]'s ''[[Saudagar (1991 film)|Saudagar]]'' in 1991. She starred in a number of films during 1992–1993 before [[Vidhu Vinod Chopra]]'s love saga ''[[1942: A Love Story]]'' (1994) and [[Mani Ratnam]]'s [[Tamil language|Tamil]] drama ''[[Bombay (film)|Bombay]]'' (1995) came out.<ref>{{cite web|author=Verma, Sukanya|url=http://www.rediff.com/entertai/2001/sep/07slid3.htm|title=I, me, myself – Manisha Koirala, a love affair – 1942|publisher=Rediff.com|accessdate=15 March 2008}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=Verma, Sukanya|url=http://www.rediff.com/entertai/2001/sep/07slid4.htm|title=I, me, myself – Manisha Koirala, a love affair – Bombay|publisher=Rediff.com|accessdate=15 March 2008}}</ref> |
Her first film was ''[[Pheri Bhetaula]]'' (''We Shall Meet Again''), a [[Cinema of Nepal|Nepali movie]] released in early 1989. Her first [[Hindi language|Hindi]] movie was [[Subhash Ghai]]'s ''[[Saudagar (1991 film)|Saudagar]]'' in 1991. She starred in a number of films during 1992–1993 before [[Vidhu Vinod Chopra]]'s love saga ''[[1942: A Love Story]]'' (1994) and [[Mani Ratnam]]'s [[Tamil language|Tamil]] drama ''[[Bombay (film)|Bombay]]'' (1995) came out.<ref>{{cite web|author=Verma, Sukanya|url=http://www.rediff.com/entertai/2001/sep/07slid3.htm|title=I, me, myself – Manisha Koirala, a love affair – 1942|publisher=Rediff.com|accessdate=15 March 2008}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=Verma, Sukanya|url=http://www.rediff.com/entertai/2001/sep/07slid4.htm|title=I, me, myself – Manisha Koirala, a love affair – Bombay|publisher=Rediff.com|accessdate=15 March 2008}}</ref> |
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[[File:Manisha Koirala with her make-up artist.jpg|thumb|left||Manisha Koirala is seen with her make-up artist in the early 90s.]] |
[[File:Manisha Koirala with her make-up artist.jpg|thumb|left||Manisha Koirala is seen with her make-up artist in the early 90s.]] |
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Her performance in the film [[Bombay (film)|''Bombay'']] was a milestone in her career which won her the [[Filmfare Award for Best Tamil Actress]] and [[Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actress|Filmfare Critics Award for Best Performance]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Awards for 1996|url=http://www.imdb.com/event/ev0000245/1996}}</ref> She was seriously noticed by [[Bollywood]] after the release of ''[[1942: A Love Story]]'' which was a year earlier than the release of ''[[Bombay (film)|Bombay]]''. She also starred in [[Mansoor Khan]]'s romantic musical ''[[Akele Hum Akele Tum]]'' (1995) as the ignored wife who leaves her husband and child to fulfill her singing talent and subsequently becomes a popular star. In 1996 she received positive reviews for her performance in the drama ''[[Agni Sakshi (1996 film)|Agni Sakshi]]'',<ref>{{cite web|author=Verma, Sukanya|url=http://www.rediff.com/entertai/2001/sep/07slid5.htm|title=I, me, myself – Manisha Koirala, a love affair – Agni Sakshi|publisher=Rediff.com|accessdate=15 March 2008}}</ref> as a battered wife on the run from her mentally ill husband. The film became one of the biggest hits of that year at the Indian box office.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=202&catName=MTk5Ng== |title=Box Office 1996 |publisher=BoxOfficeIndia.Com |accessdate=14 March 2008 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080125141035/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=202&catName=MTk5Ng |
Her performance in the film [[Bombay (film)|''Bombay'']] was a milestone in her career which won her the [[Filmfare Award for Best Tamil Actress]] and [[Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actress|Filmfare Critics Award for Best Performance]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Awards for 1996|url=http://www.imdb.com/event/ev0000245/1996}}</ref> She was seriously noticed by [[Bollywood]] after the release of ''[[1942: A Love Story]]'' which was a year earlier than the release of ''[[Bombay (film)|Bombay]]''. She also starred in [[Mansoor Khan]]'s romantic musical ''[[Akele Hum Akele Tum]]'' (1995) as the ignored wife who leaves her husband and child to fulfill her singing talent and subsequently becomes a popular star. In 1996 she received positive reviews for her performance in the drama ''[[Agni Sakshi (1996 film)|Agni Sakshi]]'',<ref>{{cite web|author=Verma, Sukanya|url=http://www.rediff.com/entertai/2001/sep/07slid5.htm|title=I, me, myself – Manisha Koirala, a love affair – Agni Sakshi|publisher=Rediff.com|accessdate=15 March 2008}}</ref> as a battered wife on the run from her mentally ill husband. The film became one of the biggest hits of that year at the Indian box office.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=202&catName=MTk5Ng== |title=Box Office 1996 |publisher=BoxOfficeIndia.Com |accessdate=14 March 2008 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080125141035/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=202&catName=MTk5Ng%3D%3D |archivedate=25 January 2008 |df= }}</ref> Later that year, she acted in [[Sanjay Leela Bhansali]]'s directorial debut, ''[[Khamoshi: The Musical]]'' where she played the role of Annie, a caring daughter to [[deaf]] and mute parents.<ref>{{cite web|author=Verma, Sukanya|url=http://www.rediff.com/entertai/2001/sep/07slid6.htm|title=I, me, myself – Manisha Koirala, a love affair – Khamoshi|publisher=Rediff.com|accessdate=15 March 2008}}</ref> |
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A critic from ''[[Channel 4]]'' wrote, "Koirala... demonstrates the full range of her acting ability, rather than playing against it as she has had to do in more traditional films. The scene where she shouts at her father through the door, screaming and using sign language even though she knows he can neither see nor hear her, is extremely powerful."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.channel4.com/film/reviews/film.jsp?id=123378&page=2|title=Khamoshi (Silence: The Musical) Review|publisher=[[Channel 4]]|accessdate=14 March 2007}}</ref> ''[[Filmfare]]'' magazine later included her performance in the film on its "80 Iconic Performances" list.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.filmfare.com/articles/80-iconic-performances-310-953.html |title=Sherlock Holmes: A Game Of Shadows |publisher=Filmfare.com|date=30 December 2011|accessdate=19 August 2012}}</ref> In 1997, she played the leading role alongside [[Kajol]] and [[Bobby Deol]] in the thriller ''[[Gupt: The Hidden Truth]]'', which was one of the biggest hits that year.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=203&catName=MTk5Nw== |title=Box Office 1997 |publisher=BoxOfficeIndia.Com |accessdate=14 March 2008 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120111130538/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=203 |archivedate=11 January 2012 }}</ref> |
A critic from ''[[Channel 4]]'' wrote, "Koirala... demonstrates the full range of her acting ability, rather than playing against it as she has had to do in more traditional films. The scene where she shouts at her father through the door, screaming and using sign language even though she knows he can neither see nor hear her, is extremely powerful."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.channel4.com/film/reviews/film.jsp?id=123378&page=2|title=Khamoshi (Silence: The Musical) Review|publisher=[[Channel 4]]|accessdate=14 March 2007}}</ref> ''[[Filmfare]]'' magazine later included her performance in the film on its "80 Iconic Performances" list.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.filmfare.com/articles/80-iconic-performances-310-953.html |title=Sherlock Holmes: A Game Of Shadows |publisher=Filmfare.com|date=30 December 2011|accessdate=19 August 2012}}</ref> In 1997, she played the leading role alongside [[Kajol]] and [[Bobby Deol]] in the thriller ''[[Gupt: The Hidden Truth]]'', which was one of the biggest hits that year.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=203&catName=MTk5Nw== |title=Box Office 1997 |publisher=BoxOfficeIndia.Com |accessdate=14 March 2008 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120111130538/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=203 |archivedate=11 January 2012 }}</ref> |
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===2010s=== |
===2010s=== |
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[[File:ManishaKoiralaBW.jpg|thumb|left|right|Koirala at the promotions of [[Bhoot Returns]] in September 2012]] |
[[File:ManishaKoiralaBW.jpg|thumb|left|right|Koirala at the promotions of [[Bhoot Returns]] in September 2012]] |
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In 2010, she made her foray into [[Malayalam cinema]] with [[Shyamaprasad]]'s ''[[Elektra (2010 film)|Elektra]]'', a psycho-sensual drama based on [[Sophocles]]'s ancient Greek tragic play ''[[Electra (Sophocles)|Electra]]''. She plays the antagonist in the film which revolves around the concept of [[Electra Complex]] that is a daughter's [[Psychosexual development|psychosexual]] competition with her mother for her father's affection.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.hindu.com/mp/2010/05/20/stories/2010052050550100.htm|title=Electrifying Elektra|author=Saraswathy Nagarajan|publisher=''The Hindu''|date=20 May 2010|accessdate=27 December 2010|location=Chennai, India}}</ref> The film premiered at the [[International Film Festival of India]], where it was well received.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pib.nic.in/newsite/erelease.aspx?relid=67541|title=Press Information Bureau English Releases|publisher=Pib.nic.in|accessdate=19 August 2012}}</ref> Later that year, she acted in Partho Ghosh's ''[[Ek Second... Jo Zindagi Badal De?]]''. She also acted in her native [[Nepali language|Nepali]]-language film, ''[[Dharmaa (2010 film)|Dharmaa]]'', after a gap of 22 years since her first film.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cinesansar.com/2010/02/manisha-is-back-after-22-years-dharma.html|title=Manisha is back after 22 years: Dharma|publisher=Cinesansar.com|date=17 February 2010|accessdate=19 August 2012}}</ref> |
In 2010, she made her foray into [[Malayalam cinema]] with [[Shyamaprasad]]'s ''[[Elektra (2010 film)|Elektra]]'', a psycho-sensual drama based on [[Sophocles]]'s ancient Greek tragic play ''[[Electra (Sophocles)|Electra]]''. She plays the antagonist in the film which revolves around the concept of [[Electra Complex]] that is a daughter's [[Psychosexual development|psychosexual]] competition with her mother for her father's affection.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.hindu.com/mp/2010/05/20/stories/2010052050550100.htm|title=Electrifying Elektra|author=Saraswathy Nagarajan|publisher=''The Hindu''|date=20 May 2010|accessdate=27 December 2010|location=Chennai, India}}</ref> The film premiered at the [[International Film Festival of India]], where it was well received.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pib.nic.in/newsite/erelease.aspx?relid=67541|title=Press Information Bureau English Releases|publisher=Pib.nic.in|accessdate=19 August 2012}}</ref> Later that year, she acted in Partho Ghosh's ''[[Ek Second... Jo Zindagi Badal De?]]''. She also acted in her native [[Nepali language|Nepali]]-language film, ''[[Dharmaa (2010 film)|Dharmaa]]'', after a gap of 22 years since her first film.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cinesansar.com/2010/02/manisha-is-back-after-22-years-dharma.html |title=Manisha is back after 22 years: Dharma |publisher=Cinesansar.com |date=17 February 2010 |accessdate=19 August 2012 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120717045741/http://www.cinesansar.com/2010/02/manisha-is-back-after-22-years-dharma.html |archivedate=17 July 2012 |df= }}</ref> |
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In 2011 Koirala appeared in ''[[Mappillai (2011 film)|Mappillai]]'', her first Tamil movie in 5 years. A remake of the [[Mappillai (1989 film)|1989 film of the same name]], the film saw her reprising the role originally played by [[Srividya]], her performance earned her a nomination in the [[Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress – Tamil]]. She was next seen in director [[Onir]]'s critically acclaimed [[anthology film]] ''[[I Am (2010 Indian film)|I Am]]'', sharing the screen with [[Juhi Chawla]]; noted film critic [[Taran Adarsh]] commented, "It's a delight to watch Juhi and Manisha, after a hiatus. Both deliver striking performances – even getting the language right."<ref>{{cite news|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-04-29/news-interviews/29486775_1_manisha-koirala-ancestral-property-purab-kohli|work=The Times of India|title=I AM: Movie Review|date=29 April 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/review/14128/index.html|title=I Am (2011) | Movie Review, Trailers, Music Videos, Songs, Wallpapers |publisher=Bollywood Hungama|date=29 April 2011|accessdate=19 August 2012}}</ref> Her next film was [[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.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.deccanherald.com/content/3941/content/219315/archives.php|title=Deepti Naval's directorial debut premieres in Cannes|date=22 May 2009|work=[[Deccan Herald]]|publisher=IANS|accessdate=19 September 2015}}</ref> In 2012, she was re-teamed with director [[Ram Gopal Verma]] for his 3D horror film ''[[Bhoot Returns]]'' which is a sequel to 2003 hit ''[[Bhoot (film)|Bhoot]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/rgv-praises-manisha-for-her-work-in-bhhoooo/253896-8-66.html|title=Ram Gopal Varma praises Manisha for her work in 'BHHOOoo...|publisher=Ibnlive.in.com|accessdate=19 August 2012}}</ref> In 2017, she will be making a comeback in Sunaina Bhatnagar's [[Dear Maya]], which is releasing on June 2nd 2017 where she plays a middle- aged lonely woman who embarks on a journey to find love when she receives love letters; and will later be seen in Rajkumar Hirani's [[Untitled Sanjay Dutt Biopic]] where she will be portraying the role of the legendary actress [[Nargis Dutt]]. |
In 2011 Koirala appeared in ''[[Mappillai (2011 film)|Mappillai]]'', her first Tamil movie in 5 years. A remake of the [[Mappillai (1989 film)|1989 film of the same name]], the film saw her reprising the role originally played by [[Srividya]], her performance earned her a nomination in the [[Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress – Tamil]]. She was next seen in director [[Onir]]'s critically acclaimed [[anthology film]] ''[[I Am (2010 Indian film)|I Am]]'', sharing the screen with [[Juhi Chawla]]; noted film critic [[Taran Adarsh]] commented, "It's a delight to watch Juhi and Manisha, after a hiatus. Both deliver striking performances – even getting the language right."<ref>{{cite news|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-04-29/news-interviews/29486775_1_manisha-koirala-ancestral-property-purab-kohli|work=The Times of India|title=I AM: Movie Review|date=29 April 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/review/14128/index.html|title=I Am (2011) | Movie Review, Trailers, Music Videos, Songs, Wallpapers |publisher=Bollywood Hungama|date=29 April 2011|accessdate=19 August 2012}}</ref> Her next film was [[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.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.deccanherald.com/content/3941/content/219315/archives.php|title=Deepti Naval's directorial debut premieres in Cannes|date=22 May 2009|work=[[Deccan Herald]]|publisher=IANS|accessdate=19 September 2015}}</ref> In 2012, she was re-teamed with director [[Ram Gopal Verma]] for his 3D horror film ''[[Bhoot Returns]]'' which is a sequel to 2003 hit ''[[Bhoot (film)|Bhoot]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/rgv-praises-manisha-for-her-work-in-bhhoooo/253896-8-66.html|title=Ram Gopal Varma praises Manisha for her work in 'BHHOOoo...|publisher=Ibnlive.in.com|accessdate=19 August 2012}}</ref> In 2017, she will be making a comeback in Sunaina Bhatnagar's [[Dear Maya]], which is releasing on June 2nd 2017 where she plays a middle- aged lonely woman who embarks on a journey to find love when she receives love letters; and will later be seen in Rajkumar Hirani's [[Untitled Sanjay Dutt Biopic]] where she will be portraying the role of the legendary actress [[Nargis Dutt]]. |
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Manisha Koirala | |
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Koirala promoting Bhoot Returns in 2012 | |
Born | Kathmandu, Nepal | 16 August 1970
Nationality | Nepali |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 1989–present |
Spouse | Samrat Dahal (m. 2010; d. 2012) |
Parent(s) | Sushma and Prakash Koirala |
Relatives | See Koirala family |
Manisha Koirala (born 16 August 1970) is a Nepali actress who mainly appears in Bollywood, though she has worked in several South Indian and her native country's films. Noted for her acting prowess, Koirala is the recipient of several accolades, including four Filmfare Awards—and is one of India's most well-known actresses.[1][2][3] 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.[4]
Koirala was born into the politically prominent Koirala family, in which several of her family members went on to rule the nation, but she did not aspire to pursue a career in politics. A stint in modeling opened a career path in films, and she made her Bollywood debut with the top-grossing production Saudagar (1991). In spite of initial struggle to leave a mark, she went on to establish herself as one of the leading actresses in the 1990s with such films as 1942: A Love Story (1994), Akele Hum Akele Tum (1995), Agni Sakshi (1996) and Gupt (1997). Koirala gained particular recognition for her willingness to experiment with a variety of strong, dramatic roles, and she delivered several acclaimed performances in a range of films that did well with critics, including Bombay (1995), Khamoshi: The Musical (1996), Dil Se.. (1998), Mann (1999), Lajja (2001), Company (2002), and Escape from Taliban (2003). These films brought Koirala several awards and nominations, including three Filmfare Critics Awards for Best Actress, a South Filmfare Award for Best Actress, and a Star Screen Award Best Actress, among others. This was followed by a major period of decline when most of her films failed to do well. Her work in the Malyalam drama Elektra, the anthology film I Am (both 2010), and the romantic comedy Mappillai (2011) was received well, but she took a break from acting in 2012 to return three years later with the psychological thriller Chehere: A Modern Day Classic (2015).
Koirala is divorced from buisnessman Samrat Dahal. She was appointed as the Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations Population Fund in 1999 and 2015, and was involved in the relief works after the Nepal earthquake 2015. She promotes various causes such as women's rights, prevention of violence against women, prevention of human trafficking and cancer awareness. Her off-screen life is a subject of substantial media coverage. Koirala was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2012 and has been cancer-free since 2015.
Early life and background
Manisha Koirala was born into the politically prominent, Koirala family, in Kathmandu, Nepal. Her father,Prakash Koirala, is a politician and a former minister of environment, while her mother, Sushma Koirala, is a homemaker. She has one brother, Siddharth Koirala, who is an actor.[5] Several members of her family went on to rule the country; her grandfather, Bishweshwar Prasad Koirala, was the Prime Minister of Nepal during the late 1950s-early 1960s, as were two of her great-uncles, Girija Prasad Koirala and Matrika Prasad Koirala. Koirala spent her early life in India, she stayed in Varanasi at her maternal grandmother's home for some years and later in Delhi and Mumbai. According to Koirala, her grandmother never let her feel that she is "away from home" and that she considers India as her "second home."
While staying at her grandmother's home in Varanasi, she attended the Vasant Kanya Mahavidyalaya until Class X. Aspired to become a doctor, she moved to Delhi and studied at the Army Public School (APS) of Dhaula Kuan, New Delhi campus. In an interview, she said that living on her own in Delhi, helped her becoming "strong and independent."[6] In Delhi, Koirala took on few modeling assignments, but later shifted her focus toward acting.[7] Determined to pursue a career in acting, Koirala moved to Mumbai for film roles. In 2004, she moved to New York City for a diploma in filmmaking, which she earned from the New York University. While living in New York, she became a member of an independent documentary filmmaker's society.[8][9][10]
Career
1990s
Her first film was Pheri Bhetaula (We Shall Meet Again), a Nepali movie released in early 1989. Her first Hindi movie was Subhash Ghai's Saudagar in 1991. She starred in a number of films during 1992–1993 before Vidhu Vinod Chopra's love saga 1942: A Love Story (1994) and Mani Ratnam's Tamil drama Bombay (1995) came out.[11][12]
Her performance in the film Bombay was a milestone in her career which won her the Filmfare Award for Best Tamil Actress and Filmfare Critics Award for Best Performance.[13] She was seriously noticed by Bollywood after the release of 1942: A Love Story which was a year earlier than the release of Bombay. She also starred in Mansoor Khan's romantic musical Akele Hum Akele Tum (1995) as the ignored wife who leaves her husband and child to fulfill her singing talent and subsequently becomes a popular star. In 1996 she received positive reviews for her performance in the drama Agni Sakshi,[14] as a battered wife on the run from her mentally ill husband. The film became one of the biggest hits of that year at the Indian box office.[15] Later that year, she acted in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's directorial debut, Khamoshi: The Musical where she played the role of Annie, a caring daughter to deaf and mute parents.[16]
A critic from Channel 4 wrote, "Koirala... demonstrates the full range of her acting ability, rather than playing against it as she has had to do in more traditional films. The scene where she shouts at her father through the door, screaming and using sign language even though she knows he can neither see nor hear her, is extremely powerful."[17] Filmfare magazine later included her performance in the film on its "80 Iconic Performances" list.[18] In 1997, she played the leading role alongside Kajol and Bobby Deol in the thriller Gupt: The Hidden Truth, which was one of the biggest hits that year.[19]
She went on to collaborate once again with acclaimed director Mani Ratnam, and starred in his film Dil Se..(1998) opposite Shah Rukh Khan. Her role received similarly good reviews, and earned her several award nominations including the Filmfare Best Actress Award nomination. Despite performing poorly at the box office in India, the film proved to be a hit overseas.[20] So if one has to name her most notable films of the 1990s then it would definitely be these four films: 1942: A Love Story, Bombay, Khamoshi: The Musical and Dil Se, through which she kissed success in Bollywood on the basis of her talent.[21] With no god father in Bollywood and being a Non-Indian, she reached the peak of her career during the 1990s and mostly seen as a beautiful and talented actress.
In 1999, she starred in the successful Kachche Dhaage , which was followed by six more releases, the most notable of them being Indra Kumar's drama Mann. She played the role of a traffic accident victim in the film, which entered into the top five highest-grossing films of the year.[22] Her performance in the film won her favourable reviews. Film critic M. Ali Ikram wrote about her performance, "If there is respite for Manisha's innumerable fans of late, this flick is it. We may not care about hits and flops, but it is painful to watch this acting virtuoso in the innumerable side roles she has been seen in of late. Indra Kumar's decision to cast Manisha here, is a case of perfect casting, and she never lets him or the audience down. This lady is truly the Meena Kumari of her generation. It is great fun watching Manisha and Aamir Khan's perfect chemistry opposite one another. The film's climax has both stars permanently molding a spot for themselves in Bollywood history, and it will have you shedding tears by the bucketful."[23]
2000s
In 2000 she hosted the TV show Sawaal Dus Crore Ka on Zee TV alongside Anupam Kher. In 2001, she starred in the drama Grahan opposite Jackie Shroff. Her portrayal of a rape victim in the film who quests for justice was appreciated, but the film, which was a much-delayed project, was a major commercial failure. She next played the protagonist in Rajkumar Santoshi's drama Lajja along with an ensemble cast that included Rekha, Anil Kapoor and Madhuri Dixit. The film received a positive reception from critics, and so did Koirala's performance. Her last release of the year was Moksha opposite Arjun Rampal, which was a failure at the box office.[citation needed]
In 2002, she starred opposite Ajay Devgan in Ram Gopal Verma's Company. The film was a critical success and she won her third Filmfare Critics' Best Actress Award. In that same year, she appeared in Ek Chotisi Love Story. The film when released generated tremendous response at the box office becoming one of the few successes of the year.[24] The movie's release was stayed as she accused the director of the film, Shashilal Nair of using her body double to shoot some love scenes in the film and portraying her in bad light by shooting positions using another actress in her place, without her approval to do so.[25] A court finally decided to stay the release of the film.[26]
After years of success, in 2003 she was seen in several low budget films, yet not less challenging roles. She ventured into strong woman-oriented films in 2003, such as Escape From Taliban which won her the BFJA Award for Best Actress. She then played the protagonist in Market (2003), a film portraying the whole life story of a young prostitute. The film was a decent success at the box office.[27]
After receiving a diploma in filmmaking, she produced the small-budget caper-comedy Paisa Vasool (2004) in which she starred along with Sushmita Sen; this was probably the first ever chick-flick in Indian cinema in that it did not have a male lead nor a love story. Since then, she has played supporting and leading roles in various unsuccessful films, some of which being well received by critics, such as the historical epic drama Taj Mahal: An Eternal Love Story (2005), the thriller Tum - A Dangerous Obsession (2005), and the horror film Anjaane – The Unknown (2005).[28]
In Anwar, she played a supporting role along with her brother Siddharth, her only release in 2007. In 2008, she made her comeback to films, with her first leading role since Mumbai Express (2005), in Tulsi, opposite Irrfan Khan. Although pre-release her comeback was described by the media as "shocking", and the film suffered from poor marketing,[29] her performance as Tulsi, a young homemaker diagnosed with blood cancer, was well received. Taran Adarsh from indiaFM wrote, "Manisha Koirala sinks her teeth in this role and delivers a fine performance."[30] She next starred in Sirf (2008). The film was released without any notice or publicity and was a critical and box office failure.[31] Her first Bengali film Khela directed by Rituparno Ghosh released the same year, along with the long delayed Hindi film Mehbooba, both films released on the same day.[32]
In December 2009, she served as the Jury member in the fifth edition of Dubai International Film Festival.[citation needed]
2010s
In 2010, she made her foray into Malayalam cinema with Shyamaprasad's Elektra, a psycho-sensual drama based on Sophocles's ancient Greek tragic play Electra. She plays the antagonist in the film which revolves around the concept of Electra Complex that is a daughter's psychosexual competition with her mother for her father's affection.[33] The film premiered at the International Film Festival of India, where it was well received.[34] Later that year, she acted in Partho Ghosh's Ek Second... Jo Zindagi Badal De?. She also acted in her native Nepali-language film, Dharmaa, after a gap of 22 years since her first film.[35]
In 2011 Koirala appeared in Mappillai, her first Tamil movie in 5 years. A remake of the 1989 film of the same name, the film saw her reprising the role originally played by Srividya, her performance earned her a nomination in the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress – Tamil. She was next seen in director Onir's critically acclaimed anthology film I Am, sharing the screen with Juhi Chawla; noted film critic Taran Adarsh commented, "It's a delight to watch Juhi and Manisha, after a hiatus. Both deliver striking performances – even getting the language right."[36][37] Her next film was 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.[38] In 2012, she was re-teamed with director Ram Gopal Verma for his 3D horror film Bhoot Returns which is a sequel to 2003 hit Bhoot.[39] In 2017, she will be making a comeback in Sunaina Bhatnagar's Dear Maya, which is releasing on June 2nd 2017 where she plays a middle- aged lonely woman who embarks on a journey to find love when she receives love letters; and will later be seen in Rajkumar Hirani's Untitled Sanjay Dutt Biopic where she will be portraying the role of the legendary actress Nargis Dutt.
Personal life
On 19 June 2010, Koirala married Samrat Dahal, a Nepali businessman, in a traditional ceremony held in Kathmandu.[40] The couple spent their honeymoon in Finland.[41] They met through the online social networking website, Facebook.[42] The couple divorced in 2012.[43]
On 29 November 2012, media news reported that Koirala had been diagnosed with ovarian cancer.,[44][45] She had no clue about the disease until she felt very weak and went on to a hospital in Kathmandu with her brother. She flew to India and was admitted to Jaslok Hospital in Mumbai,.[46] She then flew to the USA for treatment, however the exact ailment was not disclosed.[47]
On 10 December, she underwent surgery. The following day it was reported that the surgery was successful.[48][49] She had to undergo chemo therapy and spent months at the hospital in New York. She posted her photos after the chemo and other pictures while staying in New York through Twitter where she stayed connected with her fans. As of 2 May 2017, she has been cancer-free for four years.[50] After fighting cancer and winning the battle, she is actively involved in spreading the awareness about the disease.[51][52]
Off-screen work
Social service
In September 1999, Koirala was appointed as a UNFPA Goodwill Ambassador.[8] She is actively involved in social work, specifically working with organisations to promote women's rights, prevention of violence against women, and also to prevent the human trafficking of Nepali girls for prostitution.[8]
In May 2013, after her cancer treatment, Koirala said she intends to use her celebrity status and personal story to inspire others who are battling the dreaded disease. "All I want to do from now onwards is to be useful to people who could need [a] little advice," she said in her first interview since undergoing cancer treatment at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Centre.[53]
Koirala has advocated the need for an official Earth Anthem for the planet supporting the efforts of Indian poet-diplomat Abhay K in this direction.[54]
She was appointed as a UNFPA Goodwill Ambassador in 2015 and involved in the relief works after the Nepal earthquake 2015.[55][56]
Motivational speaker
She has turned into be a Motivational speaker after her battle with cancer; and gives motivational talks on various topics at various multinationals, schools, hospitals and other organisations.[57][58][59]
She gave speeches in 2016 on "Transformation" at Mercedes-Benz India in Pune; and on "Importance of Being Mindful Living" at Cipla in Goa.
She will be giving speeches in February, 2017 on "Health is Our Responsibility" at Sneh Foundation; and on "Cancer is Conquerable" at Apollo Hospitals in Hyderabad; and on "My Life's Lesson" at Shiv Nadar Foundation in Chennai; and on "Why Celebrities Need Coaching" in Delhi; and on "Woman Empowerment" at National Women's Parliament in Vijayawada; and on "Gifts of Cancer" at TEDx Jaipur.
Selected Filmography
- 1942: A Love Story (1994)
- Akele Hum Akele Tum (1995)
- Bombay (1995)
- Agni Sakshi (1996)
- Khamoshi: The Musical (1996)
- Gupt: The Hidden Truth (1997)
- Dil Se.. (1998)
- Kachche Dhaage (1999)
- Mann (film) (1999)
- Lajja (film) (2001)
- Company (2002)
- Mappillai (2011)
Awards and honours
- Won
- 1994, Smita Patil Memorial Award[60]
- 1996, Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Tamil, Bombay[61]
- 1996, Filmfare Critics Award for Best Performance, Bombay[62]
- 1997, Filmfare Critics Award for Best Performance, Khamoshi: The Musical[62]
- 1997, Star Screen Award Best Actress, Khamoshi: The Musical[63]
- 2001, Gorkha Dakshina Bahu Honoured by the King of Nepal for achievement in the Indian Film Industry[64][65]
- 2003, Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actress, Company[66]
- 2004, Bengal Film Journalists' Association Awards, Best Actress, Escape From Taliban[67]
- Nominated
- 1995, Filmfare Best Actress Award, 1942: A Love Story[63]
- 1996, Filmfare Best Actress Award, Akele Hum Akele Tum[63]
- 1997, Filmfare Best Actress Award, Khamoshi: The Musical[63]
- 1999, Filmfare Best Actress Award, Dil Se..[63]
- 1999, Star Screen Award Best Actress, Dil Se..[63]
- 2012, Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress – Tamil, Mappillai[68]
See also
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External links
- ^ {http://www.americanbazaaronline.com/2013/05/18/cancer-came-to-me-as-a-hurricane-unannounced-manisha-koirala/} Cancer came to me as a hurricane unannounced: Manisha Koirala
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- Living people
- Nepalese film actresses
- Nepalese people
- Actresses in Hindi cinema
- Actresses in Malayalam cinema
- Nepalese expatriates in India
- Order of Gorkha Dakshina Bahu
- Actresses in Tamil cinema
- Actors from Kathmandu
- Tamil Nadu State Film Awards winners
- Filmfare Awards South winners
- People with cancer
- 20th-century Nepalese actresses
- 21st-century Nepalese actresses
- New York University alumni
- 1970 births
- Koirala family
- Ovarian cancer survivors