Manisha Koirala

Is a Nepali actress who works in Indian films, as well as a UNFPA Goodwill Ambassador and social activist. Koirala has primarily worked in Hindi cinema, though she has appeared in a considerable number of Tamil films as well. She is also an accomplished Bharatnatyam and Manipuri dancer.
Making her acting debut in Nepali movie Pheri Bhetaula (1989), Koirala made her acting debut in Bollywood with Subhash Ghai’s top-grossing drama Saudagar (1991). She went on to collaborate with some of the most prominent Indian filmmakers of her times, and throughout the 1990s, was one of the best-known actresses in India, mostly recognised for her critically acclaimed performances.
Noted for her portrayals of strong dramatic characters, Koirala mostly ventured into serious and realistic cinema. Although box office collections of her films have varied considerably, critics have noted that her niche as an actor remains unharmed irrespective of box office collections.
Name: Manisha B. Koirala
Born: August 16, 1970 (1970-08-16) Kathmandu, Nepal
Occupation : Film actress
Years active : 1989 – present
Early life
Manisha Koirala was born into the politically prominent Hindu Koirala family; Her grandfather Bishweshwar Prasad Koirala was the Prime Minister of Nepal during the late 50s-early 60s, as well as two of her great grand uncles, Girija Prasad Koirala and MP Koirala. She studied at Army Public School, Dhaula Kuan, New Delhi and Vasant Kanya Mahavidhyalaya (VKM) Varanasi. She lived with her grandmother in Varanasi during her studies. Her ambition was to be a doctor, but a modelling stint opened a career path into Bollywood.
Her brother Siddharth Koirala is also an actor, and collaborated with her once in the film Anwar.
In 2004, she returned from New York after receiving a diploma in filmmaking. She became a member of an independent documentary filmmaker’s society…
Personal life
Manisha has dated several high profile and lesser known men including her earliest boyfriend Sameer (who was a working professional in the US), actors Rahul Roy, Vivek Mushran, Nana Patekar, Aryan Vaid, Australian ambassador Crispin Conroy, UK based Cecil Anthony among others. She is now reportedly marrying an American named Christopher Dorris. Manisha is known for her gregarious and easy going nature.

Filmography
Year Film Role Other notes.
1989 Pheri Bhetaula  Nepali film,1991 First Love Letter Radha ,Saudagar Radha ,1992 Yalgaar Meghna Kumar 
1993 Insaaniyat Ke Devta Nisha ,Anmol Anmol ,Dhanwan Anjali Chopra ,1994 Yun Hi Kabhi Pooja 
1942: A Love Story Rajeshwari “Rajjo” Pathak Nominated, Filmfare Best Actress Award
Sangdil Sanam Sanam ,1995 Bombay Shaila Bano Winner, Filmfare Critics Award for Best Performance
Winner, Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actress,Tamil film,Anokha Andaz  ,Milan Priya ,Criminal Shweta Kumar 
Guddu Salina Gupta ,Ram Shastra Anjali Sinha ,Akele Hum Akele Tum Kiran Kumar Nominated, Filmfare Best Actress Award,1996 Dushmani Sapna Oberoi ,Agni Sakshi Shubhangi/Madhu ,Yeh Majhdhaar Radha Rai 
Khamoshi: The Musical Annie Winner, Filmfare Critics Award for Best Performance,Winner, Star Screen Award for Best Actress,Indian Ishwarya Tamil film,1997 Sanam Sanam ,Loha Manisha Koirala ,Gupt: The Hidden Truth Sheetal Choudhry 
Dil Ke Jharokhe Mein Suman ,1998 Yugpurush Sunita ,Achanak Pooja 
Dil Se Meghna Nominated, Filmfare Best Actress Award,Maharaja Shaili Mathur ,1999 Kachche Dhaage Rukhsana 
Lal Baadshah Kiran (Life Insurance Agent) ,Laawaris Anshu Mehra ,Jaihind Sheetal ,Mudhalvan Thenmozhi Tamil film
Kartoos Mini ,Mann Priya Verma ,Hindustan Ki Kasam Roshanaara ,2000 Champion Sapna Khanna ,Khauff Neha 
Baaghi Rani ,Raja Ko Rani Se Pyar Ho Gaya Manisha/Sapna Khanna ,2001 Grahan Paro, Parvati Shastri 
Chhupa Rustam Nisha ,Lajja Vaidehi ,Aalavandhan Sharmilee Tamil film

Guest appearance
Moksha Ritika Sanyal ,2002 Company Saroja Winner, Filmfare Critics Award for Best Performance
Jaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahani Vasundhara/Divya ,Ek Chotisi Love Story The Woman 
Baba Chamundeeswari Tamil film,2003 Escape From Taliban Sushmita Bannerjee/Sayed Kamal 
Calcutta Mail Sanjana ,Market Muskaan Bano/Kaalia ,2004 Paisa Vasool Maria 
Tum – A Dangerous Obsession Kamini ,2005 Chaahat – Ek Nasha Mallika Arora 
Mumbai Express Ahalya Tamil film,Taj Mahal: An Eternal Love Story Jahan Ara 
2006 Anjaane – The Unknown Shivani Malhotra ,Darwaza Bandh Rakho Julie 
2007 Anwar Anita ,2008 Tulsi Tulsi ,Sirf Devika ,Mehbooba Varsha ,Khela Sheela Bengali film (dubbed in Hindi)
2009 Ek Second… Jo Zindagi Badal De?