Updated On: 02 June, 2025 04:44 PM IST | Mumbai | IANS
On Mani Ratnam’s 69th birthday, Manisha Koirala and Kamal Haasan shared emotional tributes, thanking the filmmaker for his lasting impact on their careers

Manisha Koirala with Mani Ratnam pic/Instagram
On the occasion of celebrated filmmaker Mani Ratnam’s birthday, actress Manisha Koirala took a moment to express her heartfelt gratitude.
Reflecting on her journey in cinema, she credited Ratnam for giving her some of the most brilliant roles of her career, which continue to resonate with audiences to this day. Taking to her Instagram handle, she reposted a fan club’s post compiling her scenes from Mani Ratnam’s movies and also shared a sweet photo of Manisha with the filmmaker. Resharing a fan’s post, the 'Mann' actress wrote, “Thanku @maniratnam.talkies @suhasinihasan for giving me brilliant roles n cinema that would eventually be alive long after I m gone..huge thank you sir.”
Manisha also reposted a fan club’s post that reads, "Happy birthday to the legendary Guru Mani Ratnam On your special day, we celebrate not just a master filmmaker, but a weaver of emotions, a painter of souls. Your stories seep into our hearts, your characters breathe life into ours. With every frame, you whisper truths that echo through eternity. May your birthday be as vibrant as your visions, and may your art continue to touch hearts, ignite minds, and inspire generations to come!.”