Quick Info
| Profession | Actress, Social Activist |
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| Nationality | Nepalese |
| Date of Birth | 16/08/1970 |
| Age | 55 years |
| Birthplace | Kathmandu, Nepal |
Latest News about Manisha Koirala
01/01/2025
Manisha Koirala emotionally returned to her workout routine after a three-month hiatus, expressing her dedication to maintaining physical fitness. She also expressed heartbreak over the violent protests erupting in Nepal following the government's ban on several social media platforms.
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Bio/Wiki
| Nickname(s) | Manu, Manya |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 5" (165 cm) |
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| Weight | 63 kg |
| Eye Color | Brown |
| Hair Color | Brown |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College/University | New York University, New York |
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| Educational Qualification | Diploma in Film Making |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Ethnicity | Bengali |
| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
| Political Inclination | Rashtriya Prajatantra Party |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Divorced |
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| Marriage Date | 19/06/2010 |
Family
| Husband/Spouse | Samrat Dahal (divorced in 2012) | ||||
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| Siblings | Siddharth Koirala (actor) | ||||
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Career
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| Ghazal Artists |
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| Film Director | Mani Ratnam |
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| Colour | White |
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| Sport | Basketball |
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/manishakoirala/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/manishakoirala/ | |
| https://twitter.com/manishakoirala |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Manisha Koirala has a background in both Nepal and India. | |
| 2. While in school, she engaged in a variety of extra-curricular activities. | |
| 3. As a child, she received training in dance forms like Bharatanatyam and Kathak. | |
| 4. Due to political events in Nepal, her family relocated to Banaras, India during her school days. | |
| 5. Initially desiring to become a doctor, she later developed a passion for acting. | |
| 6. Despite her father's wish for her to enter politics, her grandmother encouraged her acting aspirations. | |
| 7. In 1989, she was introduced to Indian filmmakers Subhash Ghai, Shekhar Kapur, and Boney Kapoor, who all decided to cast her in their films. | |
| 8. Manisha Koirala actively supports women's welfare and cancer survivor causes through social welfare activities. | |
| 9. In 2012, she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer, took a break from acting, and returned in 2017 with Dear Maya after recovery. | |
| 10. In 2018, she co-authored her memoir 'Healed', which details her cancer journey and was later translated into Nepali. | |
| 11. She portrayed the iconic actress Nargis in the 2018 biographical film Sanju. |