In Pics: At the age of 54, Manisha Koirala`s style and fitness is enviable!

Updated On: 16 August, 2024 04:43 PM IST | Tuhina Upadhyay

Manisha Koirala Birthday 2024: The actress has had an illustrious career in the Indian film industry. With a career spanning over 30 years, she made her acting debut in 1989`s Nepali film, Pheri Bhetaula. On her birthday today, let`s take a look at her journey

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<p>Manisha Koirala belongs to a politically prominent family. As an experiment, she made her acting debut in 1989 with the Nepali film Pheri Bhetaula during a break after her board exams</p>

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Manisha Koirala belongs to a politically prominent family. As an experiment, she made her acting debut in 1989 with the Nepali film Pheri Bhetaula during a break after her board exams

<p>Manisha aspired to become a doctor and moved to Delhi. However, she signed up for a couple of modelling assignments and gradually shifted her focus to acting</p>

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Manisha aspired to become a doctor and moved to Delhi. However, she signed up for a couple of modelling assignments and gradually shifted her focus to acting

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She was cast for Subhash Ghai`s Saudagar (1991) and it was her Hindi debut. The film was a box office hit and opened many doors for Manisha

<p>After the success of Saudagar, Manisha`s next few films like First Love Letter (1991), Anmol and Dhanwan (both 1993) failed at the box office and she was labeled `a jinx` by producers</p>

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After the success of Saudagar, Manisha`s next few films like First Love Letter (1991), Anmol and Dhanwan (both 1993) failed at the box office and she was labeled `a jinx` by producers

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Manisha bounced back with 1942 A Love Story and her journey to stardom began

<p>Manisha wasn`t Vidhu Vinod Chopra`s first choice for 1942 A Love Story. He had chosen Madhuri Dixit and Anil Kapoor as they were a hit pair. After rejecting her first screen test, the director signed Manisha based on her second audition </p>

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Manisha wasn`t Vidhu Vinod Chopra`s first choice for 1942 A Love Story. He had chosen Madhuri Dixit and Anil Kapoor as they were a hit pair. After rejecting her first screen test, the director signed Manisha based on her second audition

<p>Manisha did her first Tamil film, Bombay, in 1995 at a time when her contemporaries advised her to not do non-Hindi films. The risk and efforts paid off</p>

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Manisha did her first Tamil film, Bombay, in 1995 at a time when her contemporaries advised her to not do non-Hindi films. The risk and efforts paid off

<p>Manisha acted in Agnisakshi (1996). During the film`s shoot, she fell in love with Nana Patekar but they broke up in 2003. Reports claim that physical abuse on his part could have been one of the reasons</p>

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Manisha acted in Agnisakshi (1996). During the film`s shoot, she fell in love with Nana Patekar but they broke up in 2003. Reports claim that physical abuse on his part could have been one of the reasons

<p>Manisha`s second Tamil film was Indian in 1996 with Kamal Haasan. It was India`s official entry for the Best Foreign Language Film for the Academy Awards</p>

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Manisha`s second Tamil film was Indian in 1996 with Kamal Haasan. It was India`s official entry for the Best Foreign Language Film for the Academy Awards

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Manisha was last seen in Sanjay Leela Bhansali`s OTT debut `Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar`

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The show continues to have a resounding cultural impact, with fans creating reels and posts inspired by Mallikajaan and Fareedan’s dialogues

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Manisha Koirala essayed the role of Mallikajaan, queen of Shahi Mahal. She governs over an aristocratic courtesan house

<p>Set against the backdrop of India`s struggle for independence in the 1940s, the show explores the lives of courtesans and their patrons, delving into the cultural dynamics of Heera Mandi</p>

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Set against the backdrop of India`s struggle for independence in the 1940s, the show explores the lives of courtesans and their patrons, delving into the cultural dynamics of Heera Mandi

<p>Earlier, Manisha was seen in the role of Kartik Aaryan`s mother in Shehzada. In an interview, she admitted that it was ‘tough’ on her ego to play his mother after being the leading lady in films for the longest time</p>

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Earlier, Manisha was seen in the role of Kartik Aaryan`s mother in Shehzada. In an interview, she admitted that it was ‘tough’ on her ego to play his mother after being the leading lady in films for the longest time

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Happy Birthday Manisha Koirala!

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