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|February 19, 2025
Manisha Koirala is happier than ever and she has spirituality to thank for it. She also opens up about a possible book in the future...
HE might have been born in Nepal, but to millions in India, she's considered a true Indian icon. Her journey began in 1989 with a debut in the Nepali film Pheri Bhetaula, but it was her entry into Bollywood with Subhash Ghai's Saudagar (1991) that marked the start of her widespread recognition.
Koirala's fame skyrocketed with Vidhu Vinod Chopra's 1942: A Love Story (1994), and she quickly won the hearts of Indian audiences with her Tamil debut in Mani Ratnam's Bombay (1995). The following years saw her shine in Khamoshi: The Musical (1996) and Indian (1996) and she continued to captivate audiences with her roles in Dil Se (1998) and Mudhalvan (1999). While her career had its ups and downs, she made a powerful return last year with Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Heeramandi.
Recently, Tanishq's latest campaign featured the iconic song Aaj Main Upar from Khamoshi, with Koirala revisiting the track, bringing a sense of nostalgia to her fans.
We caught up with her to dive into the experience behind this beautiful new project.
Tell us about revisiting 'Aaj Main Upar' from Khamoshi.
This story is from the February 19, 2025 edition of The Morning Standard.
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