
Manisha Koirala is a Nepalese actress known for her work in Hindi and Tamil films.[1] Koirala's acting debut was in the Nepali film Pheri Bhetaula (1989).[2] Two years later, she made her Bollywood debut in Subhash Ghai's Saudagar, which was a commercial success.[3][4] However, she followed this by appearing in a series of films which performed poorly at the box office, including First Love Letter (1991), Anmol (1993), and Dhanwan (1993).[3] Koirala's career had a turnaround when she starred as the daughter of a freedom fighter in Vidhu Vinod Chopra's 1942: A Love Story (1994).[3][5][6][7] Her performance was critically acclaimed and she earned a nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Actress.[3][5][8] The following year, Koirala received the Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actress, and the Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Tamil for playing a Muslim married to a Hindu during the 1992–1993 Bombay riots in the Mani Ratnam-directed Tamil drama Bombay (1995).[3][8][9][10]
For playing the daughter of a mute and deaf couple in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Khamoshi: The Musical (1996), Koirala garnered a second consecutive Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actress.[3][9][11] She followed this with leading roles in Agni Sakshi (1996) and Gupt: The Hidden Truth (1997), which were among the highest-grossing Indian films of their respective years.[12][13] She played a terrorist opposite Shah Rukh Khan in Dil Se.. (1998), the first Indian film to reach the top ten in the United Kingdom box office.[14] However, Koirala's roles in films which performed poorly at the box office, such as Dil Ke Jharokhe Mein (1997), and Achanak (1998), led to a decline in her film career.[3][11] She made her television debut in 2000 as the co-host of the game show Sawaal Dus Crore Ka with Anupam Kher. The show's poor ratings led to both Kher and Koirala being fired.[15] For her role as a gangster's girlfriend in Ram Gopal Varma's 2002 crime drama Company, she received her third Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actress.[16][17]Template:Efn Koirala also appeared in the controversial film Ek Chhotisi Love Story in which she played a woman secretly spied upon by a teenage voyeur.[18] The following year, her portrayal of Bengali writer Sushmita Banerjee in the drama Escape from Taliban garnered her the Bengal Film Journalists' Association Award for Best Actress (Hindi).[19][20][21]
Koirala's career continued to decline during mid 2000s, as she appeared in less mainstream films.[22] In 2004, she made her debut as a producer with the film Paisa Vasool,[23] which performed poorly at the box office.[24] The following year, she portrayed Mughal princess Jahan Ara in the historical drama Taj Mahal: An Eternal Love Story.[25] In 2008, Koirala starred in Rituparno Ghosh's Khela, where she played a woman in a troubled marriage.[26] Two years later, she appeared as an adulterous wife in the Malayalam drama Elektra.[27] The following year, she played a Kashmiri Muslim attempting to restore a childhood friendship in Onir's anthology film I Am (2011).[28] In 2012, she appeared in Ram Gopal Varma's horror sequel Bhoot Returns as the mother of a possessed daughter.[29] Later that year, she took a break from acting after being diagnosed with ovarian cancer. After six months of treatment, Koirala recovered from the condition.[30][31] Three years later, she returned to acting with the psychological thriller Chehere: A Modern Day Classic (2015).[32]
Film
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Language | Notes | Template:Abbr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Sawaal Dus Crore Ka | Co-host | Hindi | [15] | |
| 2003 | Larger Than Life | Herself | Documentary | [132] | |
| 2015 | Femina Miss India 2015 | Judge | [133] | ||
| 2024 | Heeramandi:The Diamond Bazaar | Malikajaan | Netflix Original | [134] |
Notes
References
- ↑ Manisha Koirala set to join Nepal politics?, Pradhan, Shirish(18 October 2009). Retrieved 12 June 2016.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Mahima, Manisha, Madhuri: Subhash Ghai's leading ladies, Then and Now!. Rediff.com(23 April 2014). Retrieved 3 June 2016.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 I, Me, Myself, Verma, Sukanya. Rediff.com. Retrieved 20 July 2015.
- ↑ The economics of moviemaking(24 October 2002). Retrieved 25 July 2015.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Manisha Koirala, 1942: A Love Story. Retrieved 23 July 2015.
- ↑ Encyclopedia of Indian Cinema{{#if:|, {{{last}}}}. Routledge(10 July 2014). ISBN 978-1-135-94318-9
- ↑ 1942 – A Love Story. British Film Institute. Retrieved 5 June 2016.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 Manisha Koirala's 12 Most Powerful Performances. Times Internet(30 November 2012). Retrieved 23 July 2015.
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 Filmfare Awards: Manisha Koirala Loved That Ranbir Kapoor Touched Rekha's Feet. NDTV(9 February 2015). Retrieved 20 July 2015.
- ↑ Cinematic Terror: A Global History of Terrorism on Film{{#if:Shaw|, Shaw}. Bloomsbury Publishing(20 November 2014). ISBN 978-1-4411-5809-3
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 The Manisha phenomenon(9 April 2002). Retrieved 23 July 2015.
- ↑ Top Worldwide Grossers 1996. Box Office India. Retrieved 23 July 2015.
- ↑ Top Worldwide Grossers 1997. Box Office India. Retrieved 23 July 2015.
- ↑ Template:Cite magazine
- ↑ 15.0 15.1 Questions galore on Sawal Dus Crore Ka. The Times of India(11 December 2000). Retrieved 19 July 2015.
- ↑ 16.0 16.1 Review: 'Company'. Variety(21 February 2003). Retrieved 20 July 2015.
- ↑ 17.0 17.1 Shah Rukh, Ash, Ajay Devgan's rich haul(22 February 2003). Retrieved 20 July 2015.
- ↑ Ek Chotisi Love Story. The Hindu(22 November 2002). Retrieved 1 June 2016.
- ↑ 67th Annual BFJA Awards. Bengal Film Journalists' Association Awards.
- ↑ Escape From Taliban — A True Story. BBC. Retrieved 1 June 2016.
- ↑ "Escape from Taliban" author Sushmita Banerjee shot dead in Afghanistan. Reuters(6 September 2013). Retrieved 1 June 2016.
- ↑ Birthday special: Manisha Koirala's dramatic life in pictures. Daily Bhaskar(16 August 2015). Retrieved 1 June 2016.
- ↑ 23.0 23.1 Manisha, Sushmita are paisa vasool!. Rediff.com(9 January 2004). Retrieved 20 July 2015.
- ↑ We heard it through the grapevine.... Tehelka. Retrieved 21 May 2016.
- ↑ 'Taj Mahal' set for release in UK, India. The Economic Times(23 October 2005). Retrieved 25 July 2015.
- ↑ 26.0 26.1 Khela, an intimate tale but lost in translation, Masand, Rajeev. Rajeev Masand.com. Retrieved 20 May 2016.
- ↑ The 'Elektra' complex. The Hindu(27 May 2010). Retrieved 31 May 2016.
- ↑ 'I Am Megha' is about the plight of Kashmiri Pandits: Juhi. The Indian Express(20 December 2009). Retrieved 1 June 2016.
- ↑ Manisha returns. The Hindu(17 October 2012). Retrieved 1 June 2016.
- ↑ Cancer-free Manisha Koirala follows strict fitness regime. The New Indian Express(27 July 2013). Retrieved 24 July 2015.
- ↑ I made many wrong choices earlier: Manisha Koirala. The Times of India(22 February 2014). Retrieved 24 July 2015.
- ↑ Premiere of Manisha Koirala's comeback film 'Chehere' with Jackie Shroff, Hrishita Bhatt. Firstpost(21 August 2015). Retrieved 21 June 2017.
- ↑ Production of Films by Decades. Nepal Film Producers Association. Retrieved 3 June 2016.
- ↑ Saudagar. The Hindu(5 July 2002). Retrieved 19 July 2015.
- ↑ First Love Letter. Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 19 July 2015.
- ↑ Yalgaar. Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 19 July 2015.
- ↑ Insaaniyat Ke Devta. Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 19 July 2015.
- ↑ Anmol. Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 19 July 2015.
- ↑ Dhanwan. Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 19 July 2015.
- ↑ Yun Hi Kabhi. Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 19 July 2015.
- ↑ Milan. Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 20 July 2015.
- ↑ 1942 – A Love Story. Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 19 July 2015.
- ↑ 43.0 43.1 Hero of the masses. Deccan Herald(21 April 2012). Retrieved 20 July 2015.
- ↑ Sangdil Sanam. Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 19 July 2015.
- ↑ Anokha Andaz. Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 20 July 2015.
- ↑ Guddu. Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 20 July 2015.
- ↑ Ram Shastra. Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 20 July 2015.
- ↑ Akele Hum Akele Tum. Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 20 July 2015.
- ↑ Aamir Khan's leading ladies on the superstar. Daily News and Analysis(14 March 2015). Retrieved 20 July 2015.
- ↑ Dushmani. Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 20 July 2015.
- ↑ Agnisakshi. Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 24 July 2015.
- ↑ Yeh Majhdaar. Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 20 July 2015.
- ↑ Pop Patriotism. India Today(15 August 1996). Retrieved 20 July 2015.
- ↑ Hindustani. Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 20 July 2015.
- ↑ Manisha Koirala approached for Kamal Haasan's next. The Indian Express. Retrieved 20 July 2015.
- ↑ 'Daddy' to 'Piku': 10 Bollywood films on father-daughter bond. Mid-Day. Retrieved 20 July 2015.
- ↑ Sanam. Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 20 July 2015.
- ↑ Gupt. Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 27 July 2015.
- ↑ Dil Ke Jharokhe Mein. Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 20 July 2015.
- ↑ Loha Cast List. Bollywood Hungama(January 1997).
- ↑ Yugpurush. Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 20 July 2015.
- ↑ Pichhu Pade Hai [Full Song Salaakhen]. T-Series (YouTube)(30 May 2011). Retrieved 16 September 2019.
- ↑ Salaakhen (1998). British Board of Film Classification. Retrieved 16 September 2019.
- ↑ Achanak. Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 20 July 2015.
- ↑ Dil Se... British Film Institute. Retrieved 20 July 2015.
- ↑ A royal pain. Rediff.com(5 September 1998). Retrieved 20 July 2015.
- ↑ Maharaja. Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 20 July 2015.
- ↑ Kachche Dhaage. Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 20 July 2015.
- ↑ Brothers in arms. Rediff.com(19 February 1999). Retrieved 20 July 2015.
- ↑ Lal Baadshah. Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 20 July 2015.
- ↑ Laawaris. Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 20 July 2015.
- ↑ Jaihind. Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 20 July 2015.
- ↑ A. R. Rahman: The Musical Storm{{#if:Mathai|, Mathai}. Penguin Books Limited(18 June 2009). ISBN 978-81-8475-823-8
- ↑ Muthalvan (1999). British Film Institute. Retrieved 20 May 2016.
- ↑ Kartoos. Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 20 July 2015.
- ↑ Mann. Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 20 July 2015.
- ↑ Hindustan Ki Kasam. Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 20 July 2015.
- ↑ Dangerous liaisons. Rediff.com(3 March 2000). Retrieved 20 July 2015.
- ↑ Baaghi. Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 20 July 2015.
- ↑ Nothing to shout about. Rediff.com(8 April 2000). Retrieved 20 July 2015.
- ↑ Raja Ko Rani Se Pyar Ho Gaya. Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 20 July 2015.
- ↑ Champion. Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 20 July 2015.
- ↑ Done to death... and going weak!. Rediff.com(23 December 2000). Retrieved 20 July 2015.
- ↑ Grahan finally makes it to the marquee. Rediff.com(16 February 2001). Retrieved 20 July 2015.
- ↑ Chuppa Rustam. Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 20 July 2015.
- ↑ Lajja. Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 20 July 2015.
- ↑ Aalavandhaan, Rangarajan, Malathi. The Hindu(16 November 2001). Retrieved 31 January 2017.
- ↑ Music with a sixth sense. The Hindu(19 August 2001). Retrieved 31 January 2017.
- ↑ Kamal falls... hard!, Swaminathan, R. Rediff.com(13 November 2001). Retrieved 31 January 2017.
- ↑ Moksha: Salvation. Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 20 July 2015.
- ↑ Jaani Dushman. Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 20 July 2015.
- ↑ Ek Chotisi Love Story. Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 20 July 2015.
- ↑ Baba. Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 20 July 2015.
- ↑ Escape From Taliban. Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 20 July 2015.
- ↑ Calcutta Mail. Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 20 July 2015.
- ↑ Market: Routine stuff well shot. Sify. Retrieved 20 July 2015.
- ↑ A nightmare called Market!. Rediff.com(12 September 2003). Retrieved 20 July 2015.
- ↑ Tum?. Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 20 July 2015.
- ↑ Chaahat-Ek Nasha. Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 20 July 2015.
- ↑ Kamal fails to deliver in Mumbai Xpress. Rediff.com(15 April 2005). Retrieved 20 July 2015.
- ↑ Manisha Koirala as Jahan Ara. The Times of India(14 February 2002). Retrieved 20 July 2015.
- ↑ Taj Mahal – An Eternal Love Story. Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 20 July 2015.
- ↑ Anjaane – The Unknown. Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 20 July 2015.
- ↑ Darwaz Bandh Rako. Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 20 July 2015.
- ↑ Anwar. Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 20 July 2015.
- ↑ Tulsi. Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 20 July 2015.
- ↑ Jayaprada to star in Matrudevobhava remake. The Times of India(11 September 2012). Retrieved 20 July 2015.
- ↑ Manisha Koirala turns item girl in Nagaram. Sify. Retrieved 20 July 2015.
- ↑ Avoid Nagaram at all cost, Vardhan, G. P. Aditya. Rediff.com(7 March 2008). Retrieved 5 June 2016.
- ↑ Sirf – Life Looks Greener on the Other Side. Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 20 July 2015.
- ↑ Mehbooba. Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 20 July 2015.
- ↑ Deepti Naval: Happy to have worked with Rituparno Ghosh in 'Memories in March', wanted him to bring out the best in me. CNN-IBN(9 August 2014). Retrieved 20 July 2015.
- ↑ Ek Second... Jo Zindagi Badal De?. Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 21 May 2016.
- ↑ Nepal awaits second coming – Manisha Koirala's. The Times of India(8 December 2010). Retrieved 20 July 2015.
- ↑ Women are perfect human beings. Rediff.com(27 December 2010). Retrieved 20 July 2015.
- ↑ Review: Mappillai is a bad copy of the original. Rediff.com(8 April 2011). Retrieved 20 July 2015.
- ↑ I Am: Movie Review. The Economic Times(29 April 2011). Retrieved 20 July 2015.
- ↑ Review: Bhoot Returns isn't as good as Bhoot. Rediff.com(12 October 2012). Retrieved 20 July 2015.
- ↑ Movie Review: Chehere – Caught in a time-warp that's becoming but not exciting!. The Free Press Journal(28 August 2015). Retrieved 9 November 2015.
- ↑ Film based on life of Sunanda Pushkar?. The Hindu(28 April 2015). Retrieved 24 July 2015.
- ↑ Game movie review: A game around 'the body'. Deccan Chronicle(27 February 2016). Retrieved 17 May 2016.
- ↑ Oru Melliya Kodu Movie Review. The Times of India(16 July 2016). Retrieved 1 January 2020.
- ↑ Quest for a homeland. The Hindu(21 April 2016). Retrieved 17 May 2016.
- ↑ Dear Maya movie review: Manisha Koirala shines like a diamond in a coal mine. Hindustan Times(2 June 2017). Retrieved 2 June 2017.
- ↑ Lust Stories: Why we should love *this* one. Rediff(27 June 2018). Retrieved 27 June 2019.
- ↑ Manisha Koirala: Looked like alien after chemotherapy. The Times of India(20 April 2017). Retrieved 20 April 2017.
- ↑ Prasthanam teaser: Sanjay Dutt, Manisha Koirala promise loads of action and melodrama. The Indian Express(29 July 2019). Retrieved 9 August 2019.
- ↑ Maska trailer: Netflix butters you up with double serving of Manisha Koirala, Javed Jaffery. Hindustan Times(12 March 2020). Retrieved 18 March 2020.
- ↑ Manisha Koirala, Lisa Ray to star in Rahman's '99 Songs'. The New Indian Express. Retrieved 7 February 2018.
- ↑ 'India Sweets and Spices' Review: Gossip, Secrets and Biting Laughs. The New York Times(18 November 2021). Retrieved 28 November 2021.
- ↑ Ankur Rathee says he's confident about Shehzada's success: 'I don't have fears of boycott'. Hindustan Times(24 August 2022).
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- ↑ Femina Miss India embraces its Bollywood connections... at the expense of the contestants. Firstpost(6 April 2015). Retrieved 7 December 2015.
- ↑ Sanjay Leela Bhansali's 'Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar' Drops First Footage. Variety(1 February 2024). Retrieved 31 January 2024.