Manisha Koirala is a Nepali actress who is known for her work in Indian films, predominantly in Hindi language films- in addition to few Tamil, Telugu, English & Nepali films. Known for her work in leads roles in the 1990s and early 2000s in both commercial and independent cinema, she is the recipient of several accolades, including four Filmfare Awards. In 2001, the Government of Nepal awarded her with the Order of Gorkha Dakshina Bahu, the second highest honour of the country.
Akele Hum Akele Tum is a 1995 Indian Hindi-language romantic drama film starring Aamir Khan, Manisha Koirala and Master Adil, and directed by Mansoor Khan. The music is by Anu Malik and the lyrics are by Majrooh Sultanpuri. The film is loosely based on the 1979 American film Kramer vs. Kramer. Both Aamir Khan and Manisha Koirala's performances were acclaimed; the latter also received a nomination under the Best Actress category at the 41st Filmfare Awards.
Baaghi is a 2000 Indian action drama film starring Sanjay Dutt, Manisha Koirala and Aditya Pancholi. The film is directed by Rajesh Kumar Singh and was released on 7 April 2000.
Taj Mahal: An Eternal Love Story is a 2005 Indian historical drama film directed by Akbar Khan. The movie starred Kabir Bedi, Sonya Jehan, Manisha Koirala, Arbaaz Khan, Vaquar Shaikh, Rahil Azam and Pooja Batra in the title roles. The movie was released on 18 November in India.
Khamoshi: The Musical is a 1996 Indian Hindi-language musical romantic drama film. The film was directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali in his directorial debut. The film stars Nana Patekar, Salman Khan, Manisha Koirala and Seema Biswas. It was not successful at the box office but is cited as one of the best musicals of Hindi cinema. Manisha Koirala's portrayal of Annie, a caring daughter of a deaf-mute couple, was critically praised, and is regarded as one of her finest performances to date. She won several awards for her performance, including the Screen Award for Best Actress and her second consecutive Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actress. Music for the film was composed by the duo Jatin–Lalit, with lyrics by Majrooh Sultanpuri.
Calcutta Mail is a 2003 Indian thriller film starring Anil Kapoor, Rani Mukerji and Manisha Koirala. It was directed by Sudhir Mishra. The film is a remake of the 1998 Telugu film Choodalani Vundi.
Agni Sakshi is 1996 Indian Hindi-language thriller drama film directed by Partho Ghosh, written by Ranbir Pushp and Hriday Lani, starring Jackie Shroff, Nana Patekar and Manisha Koirala. The music is by Nadeem-Shravan. Nana Patekar and Manisha Koirala were widely appreciated for their performances with Patekar winning the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor in 1997.
Insaniyat Ke Devta is a 1993 Hindi action film directed by K. C. Bokadia. The film stars Rajinikanth, Raaj Kumar, Manisha Koirala and Vinod Khanna.
Paisa Vasool is a 2004 Indian film directed by Srinivas Bhashyam, starring Manisha Koirala and Sushmita Sen. The film is a remake of High Heels and Low Lifes. The film was Manisha Koirala's debut as producer. The film failed at the box office and received negative reviews upon release for the film and the soundtrack.
Kachche Dhaage is a 19 February 1999 Indian Hindi-language action thriller film directed by Milan Luthria and starring Ajay Devgn, Saif Ali Khan and Manisha Koirala. The film features Devgan as a smuggler, delivering goods across the Rajasthan-Pakistan border, was filmed in the deserts of Rajasthan and in Switzerland. It premiered on 19 February 1999 in Mumbai.
Dhanwan (transl. Wealthy) is a 1993 Indian Hindi-language romance film directed by K. Vishwanath. It stars Ajay Devgn, Karisma Kapoor and Manisha Koirala. It had done Average business at the Box Office.
Chaahat – Ek Nasha is a 2005 Indian Bollywood film directed by Jai Prakash. It premiered on 11 February 2005. The film stars Manisha Koirala, Sharad Kapoor, Aryan Vaid and Preeti Jhangiani in the leading roles.
Mehbooba ("Beloved") is a 2008 Indian Hindi-language romance film written, produced and directed by Afzal Khan. The story is based on a love triangle, with the lead protagonists being Sanjay Dutt, Ajay Devgn and Manisha Koirala. The music of the film was composed by Ismail Darbar. Mehbooba was released in India on 11 July 2008; it was shot in 2000, but got delayed and released in 2008.
Majhdhaar is a 1996 Indian Bollywood film directed by Esmayeel Shroff. The cast includes Salman Khan, Manisha Koirala and Rahul Roy.
Khauff is a 2000 Indian Hindi-language action thriller film directed by Sanjay Gupta, starring Sanjay Dutt and Manisha Koirala. It was a remake of the Hollywood film The Juror.
Milan is a 1995 Indian Hindi action romance film directed by Mahesh Bhatt, starring Jackie Shroff and Manisha Koirala.
Raja Ko Rani Se Pyar Ho Gaya is a 2000 Indian Hindi film directed by T. K. Rajeev Kumar, starring Arvind Swamy and Manisha Koirala. This is the second Hindi film after Saat Rang Ke Sapne that Arvind Swamy has ever acted in. The film commenced after the success of the Hindi version of Mani Ratnam's Bombay, which featured the same lead pair. However the release was delayed by three years, until the producers won a PETA case filed against them. Manisha Koirala's voice was dubbed for this film.
Manisha Koirala is a bollywood actress known for her work in Hindi films. Koirala's acting debut was in the Nepali film Pheri Bhetaula (1989). Two years later, she made her Bollywood debut in Subhash Ghai's Saudagar, which was a commercial success. 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). 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). Her performance was critically acclaimed and she earned a nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Actress. 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).
Dear Maya is a 2017 Indian drama film directed by Sunaina Bhatnagar in her debut feature. The film stars Manisha Koirala in the title role of a lonely woman residing in the hill town of Shimla, Himachal Pradesh. Pakistani actress and newcomer Madiha Imam and Shreya Chaudhary play supporting roles and filmmaker Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra makes a special appearance in the film which released theatrically on 2 June 2017.
Prassthanam (transl. Reign) is a 2019 Indian Hindi-language political action drama film directed by Deva Katta and produced by Maanayata Dutt under her own banner Sanjay S Dutt Productions. A remake of the 2010 Telugu-language film of the same name, the film stars Sanjay Dutt, Jackie Shroff, Manisha Koirala, Chunky Pandey, Ali Fazal, Satyajeet Dubey, and Amyra Dastur. The film follows a rural politician who favors his intelligent stepson as the heir to his throne, much to the disappointment of his own son who's hot-blooded and starts to rebel against his decision.
