Manisha Koirala
Manisha Koirala is a Nepali actress who mainly appears in Bollywood, though she has worked in several South Indian and her native country's films.
Noted for her acting prowess, Koirala is the recipient of several accolades, including four Filmfare Awards-and is one of India's most well-known actresses.
She made her Bollywood debut with Saudagar (1991) and establish herself as one of the leading actresses in the 1990s with such films as 1942: A Love Story (1994), Akele Hum Akele Tum (1995), Agni Sakshi (1996) and Gupt (1997). Koirala gained particular recognition for her willingness to experiment with a variety of strong, dramatic roles, and she delivered several acclaimed performances in a range of films that did well with critics, including Bombay (1995), Khamoshi: The Musical (1996), Dil Se.. (1998), Mann (1999), Lajja (2001), Company (2002), and Escape from Taliban (2003). She was appointed as the Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations Population Fund in 1999 and 2015, and was involved in the relief works after the Nepal earthquake 2015. She promotes various causes such as women's rights, prevention of violence against women, prevention of human trafficking and cancer awareness.
Acted in
Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar
2024
as Mallikajaan
Shehzada
2023
as Yashu
India Sweets and Spices
2021
as Sheila Kapur
99 Songs
2021
as Psychologist
Maska
2020
as Diana Irani
Prassthanam
2019
as Saroj Pratap Singh
Sanju
2018
as Nargis Dutt
Lust Stories
2018
as Reena
Dear Maya
2017
as Maya
Badman
2016
Idavappathi
2016
as Sumithra / Mathangi
Oru Melliya Kodu
2016
as Maaya
Chehere: A Modern Day Classic
2015
as Tarana
Bhoot Returns
2012
as Namrata
I Am
2011
as Rubina
Mappillai
2011
as Rajeshwari
Dharmaa
2010
as Gauri
Elektra
2010
as Diana
Ek Second... Jo Zindagi Badal De...
2010
as Raashi
Do Paise Ki Dhoop, Chaar Aane Ki Baarish
2009
as Juhi
Mehbooba
2008
as Varsha/Payal
Khela
2008
as Sheela R. Bhowmik
Sirf
2008
as Devika
Nagaram
2008
as Special Appearance in "Hoshiyare Hoshiyare" Song
Tulsi: Mathrudevobhava
2008
as Tulsi
Anwar
2007
as Anita
Darwaaza Bandh Rakho
2006
as Julie
Anjaane: The Unkown
2005
as Shivani Malhotra
Taj Mahal: An Eternal Love Story!
2005
as Jahan Ara
Mumbai Xpress
2005
as Ahalya
Chaahat Ek Nasha...
2005
as Mallika Arora
Tum: A Dangerous Obsession
2004
as Kamini Gupta
Paisa Vasool
2004
as Maria
Market
2003
as Muskaan Bano / Mallika
Calcutta Mail
2003
as Sanjana
Escape From Taliban
2003
as Sushmita Bannerjee / Sayed Kamal
Ek Chhotisi Love Story
2002
as The woman
Jaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahani
2002
as Divya / Vasundra
Baba
2002
as Chamundeeswari
Company
2002
as Saroja
Moksha: Salvation
2001
as Ritika Sanyal
Aalavandhan
2001
as Sharmilee
Lajja
2001
as Vaidehi
Chhupa Rustam: A Musical Thriller
2001
as Nisha
Grahan
2001
as Parvati Shastri
Champion
2000
as Sapna Khanna
Raja Ko Rani Se Pyar Ho Gaya
2000
as Manisha
Baaghi
2000
as rani
Khauff
2000
as Neha
Mudhalvan
1999
as Thenmozhi
Kachche Dhaage
1999
as Ruksana
Hindustan Ki Kasam
1999
as Roshanaara
Mann
1999
as Priya Verma
Kartoos
1999
as Manpreet "Mini" Kaur
Jai Hind
1999
as Sheetal
Laawaris
1999
as Anshu Mehra
Lal Baadshah
1999
as Kiran
Maharaja
1998
as Shaili Mathur
Dil Se..
1998
as Meghna
Achanak
1998
as Pooja
Salaakhen
1998
as Special Appearance in "Pichhu Pade Hai" Song
Yugpurush
1998
as Sunita
Loha
1997
as Special Appearance
Gupt: The Hidden Truth
1997
as Sheetal Choudhry
Sanam
1997
as Sanam
Dil Ke Jharoke Main
1997
as Munni / Suman
Khamoshi: The Musical
1996
as Annie
Indian
1996
as Aishwarya
Majhdhaar
1996
as Radha Rai
Agni Sakshi
1996
as Shivangi Kapoor / Madhu
Akele Hum Akele Tum
1995
as Kiran Kumar
Ram Shastra
1995
as Anjali Sinha Died
Milan
1995
as Priya
Guddu
1995
as Salina Gupta
Criminal
1995
as Dr. Swetha
Anokha Andaaz
1995
as Reema
Dushmani: A Violent Love Story
1995
as Sapna Oberoi
Bombay
1995
as Shaila Banu Pillai
1942: A Love Story
1994
as Rajeshwari Pathak
Sangdil Sanam
1994
as Sanam
Dhanwaan
1993
as Imli
Anmol
1993
as Anmol
Insaniyat Ke Devta
1993
as Nisha
Yalgaar
1992
as Meghna Kumar
First Love Letter
1991
as Radha
Saudagar
1991
as Radha
Pheri Bhetaula
1990
