Manisha B. Koirala is a Nepali-Indian 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 several Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam films as well. She is also an accomplished Bharatnatyam and Manipuri dancer. Making her acting debut in the Nepali film Pheri Bhetaula , Koirala made her Bollywood debut with the top-grossing drama Saudagar . She went on to establish herself as one of the leading actresses with such mainstream films as 1942: A Love Story , Agni Sakshi and Gupt .... Recognised for her acting prowess, Koirala was noted for her performances in films like Bombay , Akele Hum Akele Tum , Khamoshi: The Musical , Dil Se.. and Company . She has won the Filmfare Critics' Award thrice and has received four nominations for the Filmfare Award for Best Actress so far. Although box-office collections of her films have varied considerably, critics have noted that her niche as an actor remains unharmed irrespective of her commercial potent.
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| Birthdate: | August 16, 1970 |
| Birthplace: | Kathmandu |
| Age: | 41 |
| Height: | 5' 5" |
| Education: | Army Public School, Dhaula Kuan, New Delhi |
| Also known as: | Manisha B. Koirala, Manisha Koirala Dahal, Manu |