ABOUT MANISHA KOIRALA

Manisha Koirala Koirala Manisha Manisha Koirala in November 2014 BornManisha Koirala 16 August 1970 (age 44) Kathmandu , Nepal NationalityNepalese OccupationFilm actress Years active1989–present Spouse(s)Samrat Dahal (2010–2012) Website manishakoirala.net.in *Manisha Koirala* (Nepali : मनिषा कोइराला) (Born: 16 August 1970) is an Indian andNepalese  actress,[1]  as well as a UNFPA Goodwill Ambassador  and social activist . Koirala has primarily worked inBollywood , though she appeared in several Nepali , Tamil , Telugu  andMalayalam  films as well. She is also aBharatnatyam  and Manipuri  dancer. She made her acting debut in theNepali film  "Pheri Bhetaula " (1989). A year later, Koirala made her Bollywood debut with the top-grossing drama"Saudagar " (1991). She went on to establish herself as one of the leading actresses in the 90s with such mainstream films as "1942: A Love Story "(1994), "Agni Sakshi " (1996) and "Gupt "(1997).[2]  Recognised for her acting prowess, Koirala was noted for her performances in films such as "Bombay ","Akele Hum Akele Tum " (both 1995),"Khamoshi: The Musical " (1996), "Dil Se.. "(1998), and "Company " (2002). She has won the Filmfare Critics' Award  thrice and has received four nominations for the Filmfare Award for Best Actress  so far. Although box-office collections of her films have varied considerably, critics have noted that her niche as an actor remains unharmed irrespective of her commercial potent.[2] [3] She is the daughter of politicianPrakash Koirala  and Sushma Koirala in the Koirala family  of Nepal . Off-screen she is frequented in the media as a "controversy's child" with her bohemian stance and candid comments often described as "outspoken" and "bold".[4] AWARDS * 1994, Smita Patil Memorial Award[52] * 2001, Gorkha Dakshina Bahu Honoured by the King of Nepal  for achievement in the Film Industry [53] [54] * 2014, India Today  Woman of the Year Award REFERENCES * "The Tribune, Chandigarh, India – World" . Tribuneindia.com. Retrieved19 August 2012. * Roy Mitra, Indrani (20 December 2005). "I need to move on: Manisha Koirala" . Rediff.com . Retrieved14 March 2008. * Taliculam, Sharmila (6 March 2000)."'When I see some of my films, I am ashamed'" . Rediff.com . Retrieved31 October 2008. * Kareena Kapoor and Madhur Bhandarkar at a press conference * "Is Manisha Koirala leading Madonna's life? – The Times of India" . "The Times of India". * "rediff.com, Movies: The Manisha Koirala interview" . Rediff.com. 6 March 2000. Retrieved 19 August 2012. * April 2006 "The eat is on… Kakoris entice Bollywood to Lucknow" . "Indian Express". 26 April 2006. * "Who's Who: Biographycal notes" .""Un.org"". 26 July 2007 * "Siddharth Koirala makes a serious comeback. No 'Fun' this time .""IndiaFM". 11 November 2006. * "Suresh Kohli and Manisha Koirala – More than a survivor ." "The Hindu ". 11 May 2006. * Verma, Sukanya. "I, me, myself – Manisha Koirala, a love affair – 1942" . Rediff.com. Retrieved 15 March 2008. * Verma, Sukanya. "I, me, myself – Manisha Koirala, a love affair – Bombay" . Rediff.com. Retrieved15 March 2008. * "Awards for 1996" . * Verma, Sukanya. "I, me, myself – Manisha Koirala, a love affair – Agni Sakshi" . Rediff.com. Retrieved15 March 2008. * "Box Office 1996" . BoxOfficeIndia.Com. Retrieved14 March 2008. * Verma, Sukanya. "I, me, myself – Manisha Koirala, a love affair – Khamoshi" . Rediff.com. Retrieved15 March 2008. * "Khamoshi (Silence: The Musical) Review" . Channel 4 . Retrieved14 March 2007. * "Sherlock Holmes: A Game Of Shadows" . Filmfare.com. 30 December 2011. Retrieved 19 August2012. * "Box Office 1997" . BoxOfficeIndia.Com. Retrieved14 March 2008. * "Overseas Earnings (Figures in Ind Rs)" . BoxOfficeIndia.Com. Retrieved14 March 2008. * "Box Office 1999" . BoxOfficeIndia.Com. Retrieved14 March 2008. * Ikram, M. Ali (9 July 1999). Film review: Mann . "Planet Bollywood". Retrieved 22 September 2007. * http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2002-09-13/news/27331015_1_first-week-media-hype-exhibitors * "Koirala's controversy with Shashikal Nair . "Times of India ". 6 June 2007. * "HC stays release of Ek Choti Si Love Story ." "Times of India ". 5 September 2002. * "Box Office – Hits & Misses" ."Movies". rediff.com. 16 September 2003. Retrieved 8 June 2011. * Tuteja, Joginder (16 January 2008)."Manisha Koirala's shocking comeback this Friday" . indiaFM . Retrieved18 January 2008. * Adarsh, Taran (18 January 2008)."Tulsi" . indiaFM . Retrieved 18 January2008. * Mirani, Vinod (28 April 2008)."Tashan loses at the box office" .Rediff.com . Retrieved 11 July 2008. * "Manisha to skip three releases next week" . "Hindustan Times ". Indo-Asian News Service. 4 July 2008. Retrieved 8 June 2011. * "Accomplished film professionals on jury of DIFF's Muhr Awards – Dubai International Film Festival" . Dubaifilmfest.com. Retrieved 25 June2010.["dead link "] * Saraswathy Nagarajan (20 May 2010). "Electrifying Elektra" . Chennai, India: "The Hindu". Retrieved27 December 2010. * "Press Information Bureau English Releases" . Pib.nic.in. Retrieved19 August 2012. * "Manisha is back after 22 years: Dharma" . Cinesansar.com. 17 February 2010. Retrieved 19 August2012. * "I AM: Movie Review" . "The Times of India". 29 April 2011. * [1] ["dead link "] * "I Am (2011) | Movie Review, Trailers, Music Videos, Songs, Wallpapers" . Bollywood Hungama. 29 April 2011. 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