Manisha Koirala is a Nepalese actress, as well as a UNFPA Goodwill Ambassador and social activist. Koirala has primarily worked in Hindi cinema, though she has appeared in several Nepali, Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam films as well.
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Personal Life
| Personal Details | Personal Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Manisha Koirala |
| Nickname | Manu, Manya |
| Alternative Names(s) (also known as) (list) | Manisha Koirala |
| Date of Birth | 16 August 1970 |
| Age (as of 2023) | 53 Years |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
| Nationality | Nepalese and Indian |
| Birthplace | Kathmandu, Nepal |
| Hometown | Delhi, India |
| Current Address | Not available |
| Education Qualification | Diploma in Film Making |
| Hobbies and Interests | Traveling, Reading, Playing Basketball, Listening to Music |
| Languages Known | Nepali, Hindi, English, Tamil, Telugu, Bengali, Malayalam, Kannada |
| Social Media Profiles link (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter) | [Facebook], [Instagram], [Twitter] |
| Wikipedia Profile link | Manisha Koirala |
| IMDb Profile link | Manisha Koirala |
| Website link | N/A |
Physical Appearance
| Physical Stats | Information |
|---|---|
| Body Type | Slim |
| Body Measurements (Chest – Waist – Hips) | 36-34-38 inches |
| Height in feet, inches, cm | 5 feet 5 inches (1.65 m) |
| Weight in kg, lbs | 63 kg (139 lbs) |
| Chest | 36 inches |
| Waist | 34 inches |
| Biceps | N/A |
| Eye Colour | Brown |
| Hair Colour | Black and Brown |
| Hairstyle | Medium length, straight or wavy |
| Distinctive Features | N/A |
| Tattoos | N/A |
Family and Relationships
| Relationships Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Marital Status | Divorced |
| Spouse – Husband | Samrat Dahal (Businessman) |
| Father | Prakash Koirala (Former Nepalese Politician) |
| Mother | Sushma Koirala (Homemaker) |
| Children | N/A |
| Siblings | Siddharth Koirala (Younger, Actor) |
| Affairs – Boyfriend(s) | Vivek Mushran (Actor), Sandeep Chowta (Music Director), Nana Patekar (Actor), Cecil Anthony (Nigerian Businessman), DJ Whosane (DJ), Aryan Vaid (Model and Actor), Akshay (Actor), Prashant Chaudhari (Restaurateur), Christopher Dorris (Sports Counselor and Entrepreneur) |
| Significant Relationships | N/a |
Career, Awards, and Achievements
| Career Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Profession(s) | Actress, Producer, Social Activist |
| Debut Film | Pheri Bhetaula (1989) as a Nepali debut, Saudagar (1991) as a Bollywood debut |
| Notable Roles | Manisha in Saudagar (1991), Kiran in 1942: A Love Story (1994), Annie in Bombay (1995), Meghna in Dil Se… (1998), Sushmita in Khamoshi: The Musical (1996), Naina in Gupt: The Hidden Truth (1997), Shweta Sharma in Mann (1999), Nargis Dutt in Sanju (2018) |
| Recent Films – New Movies | Prasthanam (2019), Maska (2020), Penguin Bloom (2020) |
| Upcoming Films | Shehzada 17 February, 2023 |
| Popular Television Series | The Indian Detective (2017), Lust Stories (2018) |
| Awards and Achievements | Four Filmfare Awards for Best Actress for Bombay, Dil Se…, Khamoshi: The Musical and Mann, Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actress for Company, Order of Gorkha Dakshin Bahu from the Government of Nepal, Outstanding Achievement Award from London Indian Film Festival, among others |
| Endorsements/Brand Collaborations | Lux, Frooti, Clinic Plus, Dabur Vatika, etc. |
| Philanthropy/Charity Work | UNFPA Goodwill Ambassador for Nepal, Cancer survivor and awareness campaigner, Supporter of various causes such as women empowerment, education, environment, etc. |
| Professional Associations | N/A |
| Training and Education | Diploma in Film Making from New York University |
| Production Company | MK Films |
| Box Office Success – Hit Movies | Saudagar (1991), 1942: A Love Story (1994), Bombay (1995), Dil Se… (1998), Mann (1999), Sanju (2018) |
| Critical Acclaim Movies | Bombay (1995), Dil Se… (1998), Khamoshi: The Musical (1996), Company (2002), Escape from Taliban (2003), I Am (2010) |
Assets and Finances
| Financial Profile | Financial Profile |
|---|---|
| Net Worth in Rs. and Dollars | Rs. 80 crore ($11 million) |
| Per Movie Charges in Rs. and Dollars | Rs. 70 crore ($10 million) |
| Per Endorsement Charges in Rs. and Dollars | Rs. 60 crore ($9 million) |
| Sponsorship Deals | Lux, Frooti, Clinic Plus, Dabur Vatika, etc. |
| Business Ventures | MK Films (production company) |
| Investments | N/A |
| Real Estate Holdings | A bungalow in Mumbai |
| Luxury Items/Properties Owned | N/A |
| Cars Collection | Audo 8 ,BMW |
Favourite Things, Likes and Dislikes
| Favorite Things | Information |
|---|---|
| Favorite Actor | Kamal Haasan |
| Favorite Actress | Ingrid Bergman, Meryl Streep, Whoopi Goldberg |
| Favorite Film | Dil Se.. (1998) · 2. Khamoshi the Musical (1996). Moksha: Salvation (2001) |
| Favorite Music Bands | Raja Ko Rani Se Pyar Ho Gaya,Tu Hi Re, Tu Hi Re Tere Bina ,Main Kaise Jiyu |
| Favorite Sport | Basketball |
| Favorite Books | Not available |
| Favorite Color | White |
| Favorite Food | Spicy tofu |
| Things s/he like | Traveling, Reading, Playing Basketball, Listening to Music, Working with creative people |
| Things s/he dislike | N/A |
Early Life and Upbringing
Debut Film
Rise to Stardom
Successful Film
Controversies
Interesting Facts
