Her portrayal of Rajjo earned her a first Filmfare Best Actress nomination and established her as a "sensitive performer".
Manisha Koirala is a celebrated Nepalese actress who became a leading figure in Indian cinema during the 1990s and early 2000s. Born into Nepal's influential Koirala political family, she made her Bollywood debut in the blockbuster Saudagar (1991). Over three decades, her career has been defined by a mix of high-grossing commercial hits and critically acclaimed experimental roles. Beyond her screen work, Koirala is a cancer survivor and motivational speaker whose resilience has made her a respected icon both in and out of the film industry.
A biographical role as Nargis Dutt, the mother of Sanjay Dutt.
Her first major film after recovering from ovarian cancer, playing a lonely woman in a coming-of-age story.
She starred as Annie, the daughter of deaf-mute parents, earning her second Filmfare Critics Award.
These films showcased her range in intense, dramatic settings, with Company winning her a third Filmfare Critics Award.