Manisha Koirala Biography
Manisha Koirala, born August 16, 1970, is a celebrated Nepali actress renowned for her work in Hindi and Tamil cinema. Emerging from the prominent Koirala family, she debuted in Nepali films before gaining fame in Bollywood with hits like “1942: A Love Story” and “Bombay.” Known for diverse roles from romantic dramas to intense character portrayals, she has won multiple Filmfare Awards and the Order of Gorkha Dakshina Bahu. Beyond acting, Koirala is a UN Goodwill Ambassador, advocating for women’s rights, anti-trafficking, and cancer awareness. Her career, marked by resilience through personal challenges, continues to inspire in both mainstream and art-house cinema.
General Information About Famous Model, Actress Manisha Koirala
Full Name Manisha Koirala Nickname Manya Profession Actress Date of Birth August 16, 1970 Current Age 55 years, 3 months, 3 days Husband Samrat Dahal (m. 2010; div. 2012) Nationality Nepali
Exploring Manisha Koirala Personal Imformation
Name Manisha Koirala Birth Name Manisha Koirala Nick Name Manya Height N/A Figure N/A Weight N/A Eye Color Brown Hair Color Black Date of Birth August 16, 1970 Religion Hinduism Present Address N/A Hometown Kathmandu, Nepal
Manisha Koirala Education
School Vasant Kanya Mahavidyalaya, Varanasi, India College/University New York University, USA
Manisha Koirala Favorite
Category Favorite Food Nepali cuisine Actor/Actress Amitabh Bachchan, Meryl Streep Musicians A.R. Rahman, Kishore Kumar Song “Lag Jaa Gale” Book “The Fountainhead” by Ayn Rand Hobbies Reading, traveling Films “Dil Se”, “1942: A Love Story” Colour Blue Perfume Chanel No. 5 Director Sanjay Leela Bhansali Holiday Destinations Switzerland, Bali Likes Yoga, meditation, philanthropy
Manisha Koirala Relationship Journey
Affairs N/A Marital Status Samrat Dahal (m. 2010; div. 2012)
Manisha Koirala Career Journey
Year Career Details 1989 Debut film: “Pheri Bhetaula” (Nepali) 1991 Bollywood debut: “Saudagar” 1992 Critical acclaim: “Dil Se..” 1994 Box office success: “1942: A Love Story” 1996 International project: “Khamoshi: The Musical” (appeared at the Montreal Film Festival) 1999 Career peak: “Mann”, “Kachche Dhaage” 2001 Artistic roles: “Lajja”, “Company” 2004 Health break due to illness 2010 Comeback: “I Am” (anthology film) 2012 International recognition: “Bhoot Returns” 2017 Web series debut: “Dear Maya” 2018 Biopic: “Sanju” (portrayed Nargis Dutt) 2019 “Prasthanam” (returned to mainstream Hindi cinema) 2020 Television debut: “Maska” (Netflix series)
Manisha Koirala Career Statistics
Category Details Total Films Over 80 films in various languages including Hindi, Nepali, Tamil, and others Debut Year 1989 (Pheri Bhetaula – Nepali film) Bollywood Debut 1991 (Saudagar) International Films Appeared in international projects like “Khamoshi: The Musical” Major Awards – Filmfare Awards: Won for “1942: A Love Story” (1995)
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