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Manisha Koirala
	Manisha Koirala Date of Birth 16 August 1970, Kathmandu, Nepal Nickname "Manya", "Manu" Height 5' 5" (1.65 m) 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 Koirala.
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.

Personal Quotes
"Im basically tired of doing what I have been doing for the last 10 years. My interest level was dipping. I was doing a fairly good job, when compared to others. The standards I have set for myself are higher. When I watched the Broadway show Miss Saigon, I was ashamed of being called an actress. The leading lady's performance was outstanding. I was ashamed that I am in the same profession but could not touch those heights."

"People appreciating my performance is good enough for me. I don't care much for awards and have never given it much thought. And anyway, I can't play the games people play to win awards."

"I can't play chulbuli roles all over again. Give me roles like I had in Company and Escape from Taliban and I will happily do them. I came from nowhere, made a mark. I am happy. Looking back there are no regrets."

I won't do decorative roles even if they are a part of hit films.

In Nepal, where I come from, people die for their beliefs. I can never compromise on my principles. I can't play games to get roles.

I guess being an extremist proves harmful and that's why my relationships haven't lasted.

I wish I could be like other actresses who claim they haven't kissed even at the age of 27!

I can't see myself changing nappies and cooking dinner for too long. I'm too independent to live off a man's earnings.

I refuse to be a doormat to any man. I will never allow anyone to push me around. I am my own mistress.

"Not only is it a film that sears my heart each time I see it, but Masoom is also my all-time favourite movie. I remember I cried bitterly the first time I saw the film. I guess I could empathise with the little boy because I was equally young at the time. Jugal Hansraj looked so innocent and helpless; he always managed to touch my heart... He had this halting and unsure speech. Each time he wanted to say something, he wasn't really sure whether he should. His tone always conveyed more than words". (On film that always made her cry).

"Listen, I have made mistakes in the past. I have rubbed people the wrong way. I have always gravitated towards the wrong men. But its okay, given a chance, I'll live my life all over again."

Where Are They Now
(March 2003) Filming: Tanman.com, Market, Taj Mahal - An Eternal Love Story and Indira Gandhi.

Manisha Koirala Biography

An absolute beauty she is, Manisha, with her transparent body captured the audience as well as the producers and the directors. She's got the charm, looks and acting talents too that she attracted the attention of the likes of RAM GOPAL VERMA and MANIRATNAM who offered her their projects so confidant of her acting capabilities. And she did it. She acted in a few films in SOUTH where she won a pretty audience too.

Today she's one of the hottest actresses in BOLLYWOOD and enjoying her filmi life with all the projects in hand striving to show the best in her.

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Manisha Koirala is a wonderful personality having got a love for the human beings and pet animals that she reflects these qualities in real life frequently participating in activities of charity organisations and giving contributions at times.

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.

Manisha Koirala Filmography

Anwar (2007) .... Anita

Darwaza Bandh Rakho (2006) .... Julie

Anjaane: The Unkown (2006) .... Shivani Malhotra

Taj Mahal: An Eternal Love Story (2005) .... Princess Jahan Ara

Mumbai Express (2005) .... Ahilya... aka Mumbai Xpress (International: English title)

Chaahat Ek Nasha (2005) .... Mallika Arora

Tum: A Dangerous Obsession (2004) .... Kamini Gupta

Paisa Vasool (2004) .... Maria Rozario... aka Moneysworth (International: English title)

Market (2003) .... Muskaan Bano/Mallika

Calcutta Mail (2003) .... Sanjana

Escape from Taliban (2003) .... Sushmita Bannerjee/Sayed Kamal

Ek Chhotisi Love Story (2002) .... The woman

Jaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahani (2002) .... Vasundhara/Divya

Baba (2002) .... Chamundeswari

Company (2002) .... Saroja

Moksha: Salvation (2001) .... Ritika Sanyal

Aalavandhan (2001) .... Sharmilee... aka Abhay (India: Hindi title: dubbed version)

Lajja (2001) .... Vaidehi... aka The Shame (India: English title: literal title)

Chhupa Rustam: A Musical Thriller (2001) .... Nisha

Grahan (2001) .... Parvati 'Paro' Shastri

Champion (2000) .... Sapna Khanna

Raja Ko Rani Se Pyar Ho Gaya (2000) .... Manisha

Baaghi (2000) .... Rani

Khauff (2000) .... Neha Verma

Hindustan Ki Kasam (1999) .... Roshanaara

Mann (1999) .... Priya Verma

Kartoos (1999) .... Manpreet "Mini" Kaur

Jai Hind (1999) .... Sheetal

Laawaris (1999) .... Anshu Mehra

Lal Baadshah (1999) .... Kiran (life insurance agent)

Kachche Dhaage (1999) .... Ruksana

Mudhalvan (1999) .... Thenmozhi... aka Oke Okkadu (India: Telugu title: dubbed version)

Maharaja (1998) .... Shaili Mathur

Dil Se.. (1998) .... Meghna... aka From the Heart (USA) ... aka Prema Tho (India: Telugu title: dubbed version) ... aka Uyire (India: Tamil title: dubbed version)

Achanak (1998) .... Pooja

Salaakhen (1998) .... Special Appearance

Yugpurush: A Man Who Comes Just Once in a Way (1998) .... Sunita

Dil Deewana Maane Na (1997)

Dil Ke Jharoke Main (1997) .... Suman

Gupt: The Hidden Truth (1997) .... Sheetal Choudhry

Loha (1997) .... Manisha Koirala

Sanam (1997) .... Sanam

Indian (1996) .... Ishwarya... aka Bharateeyudu (India: Telugu title: dubbed version) ... aka Hindustani (India: Hindi title: dubbed version)

Khamoshi: The Musical (1996) .... Annie J. Braganza

Majhdhaar (1996) .... Radha Rai

Agni Sakshi (1996) .... Shivangi Kapoor/Madhu

Ram Shastra (1995) .... Anjali Sinha

Bumbai (1995) .... Shaila Bano... aka Bombay (India: English title) ... aka Bombayi (India: Telugu title: dubbed version)

Guddu (1995) .... Salina Gupta

Anokha Andaaz (1995)

Akele Hum Akele Tum (1995) .... Kiran Kumar

Criminal (1995) .... Mrs. Shweta Kumar

Dushmani: A Violent Love Story (1995) .... Sapna Oberoi

Milan (1995) .... Priya

Sangdil Sanam (1994) .... Sanam... aka Sangdil Sanam: The Heartless Lover (USA: DVD box title)

Yuhi Kabhi (1994) .... Pooja

1942: A Love Story (1993) .... Rajeshwari Pathak

Dhanwaan (1993) (as Monisha Koirala) .... Imli

Anmol (1993) .... Anmol

Insaniyat Ke Devta (1993) .... Nisha (Ranjit's daughter)

Yalgaar (1992) .... Meghna Kumar

Saudagar (1991) .... Radha

First Love Letter (1991) .... Radha

Producer:

Paisa Vasool (2004) (producer) ... aka Moneysworth (International: English title)

Self:

Larger Than Life (2003) .... Herself

48th Manikchand Filmfare Awards 2002 (2003) (TV) .... Herself (Critics Award for Best Actress)

"Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai" .... Herself (1 episode, 2002) - Preity Zinta (2002) TV Episode .... Herself

Manisha Koirala Awards & Nomination

Awards and Nominations

Manisha Koirala
advertisement Filmfare Awards
Year Result Award Category/Recipient(s)
2003 Won Filmfare Award Best Actress - Critics
for: Company (2002)
Tied with Rani Mukherjee for Saathiya (2002).

1999 Nominated Filmfare Award Best Actress
for: Dil Se.. (1998)

1997 Won Filmfare Award Best Performer - Critics
for: Khamoshi: The Musical (1996)

1996 Won Filmfare Award Best Performer - Critics
for: Bumbai (1995)

Nominated Filmfare Award Best Actress
for: Akele Hum Akele Tum (1995)

Screen Weekly Awards
Year Result Award Category/Recipient(s)
1997 Won Screen Best Actress
for: Khamoshi: The Musical (1996)