Manisha Koirala

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Manisha Koirala was born on August 16, 1970 in Kathmandu, Nepal. Manisha is a Nepali actress who works in Indian films, as well as a UNFPA Goodwill Ambassador and social activist. Koirala has primarily worked in Hindi cinema, though she has appeared in a considerable number of Tamil films as well. Manisha Koirala is also a talented Bharatnatyam and Manipuri dancer.

Manisha made her acting debut in Nepali movie Pheri Bhetaula (1989), Koirala made her acting debut in Bollywood with Subhash Ghai's top-grossing drama Saudagar (1991). Koirala went on to collaborate with some of the most prominent Indian filmmakers of her times, and throughout the 1990s, was one of the best-known actresses in India, mostly recognised for her critically acclaimed performances.

Manisha Koirala has dated several high profile and lesser known men including her earliest boyfriend Sameer (who was a working professional in the US), actors Rahul Roy, Vivek Mushran, Nana Patekar, Aryan Vaid, Australian ambassador Crispin Conroy, UK based Cecil Anthony among others. Manisha Koirala is known for her gregarious and easy going nature, and was once called the prettiest woman in Bollywood.


Manisha won the following Awards

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

Manisha was also nominated for many awards-

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
1999, Filmfare Best Actress Award, Dil Se

Manisha Koirala is a wonderful personality having got a love for the human beings.