In the second phase of her career, Manisha Koirala says she plans to have a relaxed approach towards work and weigh in on her options. Manisha's sabbatical from work came after she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2012. She took a five-year break to recuperate and returned to the big screen with Dear Maya.

Currently, she is awaiting the release of Sanju, a biopic on actor Sanjay Dutt in which she plays Nargis Dutt, and basking in the critical acclaim coming her way for Lust Stories.