Manisha Koirala

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 25 : Actor Manisha Koirala who will be seen in Netflix's series 'Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar' spoke about the evolving landscape of the film industry.In a conversation with ANI, Manisha shared how the traditional notion of a limited shelf life for actresses is gradually fading away, paving the way for diverse opportunities and roles."When I started, I didn't know if I could work for over 10 years. It has been almost 30-plus years now, and it's truly a blessing to still get opportunities to work with great directors and portray meaningful characters..." she said.#WATCH | Mumbai: On the upcoming web series 'Heeramandi', Actress Manisha Koirala says, "This is a pre-partition story. It is about the 'Tawaifs' of the Heramandi of various houses... It is about the relations and politics between them. It is about their expectations, heartbreaks ANI (@ANI) April 25, 2024"...The concept of actresses having a limited shelf life is no longer true. Many actresses are young, and many are of our age, doing excellent work, and portraying diverse characters. It's a great time for all of us," she added.Speaking about her upcoming project 'Heeramandi,' Manisha said, "This is a pre-partition story. It is about the 'Tawaifs' of the Heramandi of various houses... It is about the relations and politics between them. It is about their expectations, heartbreaks and wishes.""I am playing a 'Huzoor' of the 'Shahi Mahal'. My character is power-hungry, controlling, manipulative and lady-boss-like...," she added.Set against the backdrop of the Indian freedom struggle of the 1940s, 'Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar' promises to be an epic saga of love, power, revenge, and freedom. Through the stories of courtesans and their patrons, the series delves deep into the cultural reality of Heeramandi, offering a compelling narrative that is sure to enthral audiences worldwide.'Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar' is all set to dazzle audiences as it makes its grand premiere on the streaming giant Netflix on May 1, 2024.The series which marks Bhansali's debut in the web world, will also star Aditi Rao Hydari, Richa Chadha, Sanjeeda Sheikh and Sharmin Segal in pivotal roles.

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 15 : Anil Kapoor and Manisha Koirala's film 1942: A Love Story, which hit the screens in 1994, has completed 30 years of its release in Bollywood. Vidhu Vinod Chopra, who made his directorial venture with the film, got nostalgic as his film clocked 30 years.Recalling directing one of the most memorable films, Chopra said, "I cannot believe it's been 30 years, it seems like yesterday. But yes, it was great fun to direct this film - it was the first time ever we built that set. Nobody had ever made such a big set till '1942: A Love Story' happened. Anil and Jackie and Anupam Kher, Manisha and all of them were absolutely excellent - I loved making that film like most films... I love making them."Besides actors' performance, the film is still being remembered for its songs such as 'Ek Ladki Ko Dekha To Aisa Laga'.The plot of the movie was set in 1942, a few years before India's independence in 1947. The film showcased the love story of Naren Singh (Anil Kapoor) and Rajjo Pathak (Manisha Koirala) against the backdrop of social and political unrest amid India's revolutionary movement in the 1940s. While Anil Kapoor as Naren Singh played the role of an apolitical son of a British colonial employee, Manisha Koirala as Rajjo Pathak was cast as the daughter of a freedom fighter.Meanwhile, Chopra is currently basking in the success of his film '12th Fail', which stars Vikrant Massey in the lead role.

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 6 : Actor Manisha Koirala, who is gearing up for the release of her next project 'Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar', is grateful to God for the achievements and getting a "second life" after battling cancer. According to Koirala, this is the happiest time in her life because she is no longer striving for the best movie roles or city life. Instead, she prefers to work primarily with people whose work she admires.Taking to her Instagram handle, she wrote a long gratitude note in which she mentioned the major achievements of her life and also reflected on her battle with cancer.The 'Agni Sakshi' actor shared a series of pictures. In the first one, she can be seen alongside her 'Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar' co-stars Sonakshi Sinha, Aditi Rao Hydari, Richa Chadha, Sanjeeda Sheikh, and Sharmin Segal. In the next picture, the ace actor can be seen pedalling a bicycle down a road and she also shared a family picture and in the other photo her parents, Prakash and Sushma Koirala are also seen.She wrote in her long note, "I have a lot to be grateful for in life... a career that saw a lot of high moments, significant roles, best directors, and friendships that have stood the test of time... and it is with God's grace that I have been given a second life after battling cancer. I have also seen the lowest depths in life and took many wrong turns. Life has been a good teacher with all its highs and lows, and I understand the value of time more intensely now. Yesterday was exhilarating and traumatic, but today is serene and peaceful."Talking about the happy things in her life, Manisha added, "The best phase of my life... my days are all about spending time with my parents, who are aging, exploring nature trails in Nepal, tending to my beautiful garden, looking after my furbabies, surrendering to my spiritual practices, and doing maybe one film once in a long while. I no longer want all the best movies or city life."She continued, "I chose to work only with people whose work I respect, and that's why when the call came from SLB, I knew it was something worth leaving my serene world back for a short time."The 'Khamoshi: The Musical' actor shared her experience of working for her upcoming project 'Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar', saying, "Heera Mandii has been enriching on many levels.... to work with SLB again after Khamoshi. He was so talented from day one, and how he has grown as a filmmaker... but his eye for detail and larger-than-life vision retain the same rigor. Equally joyful was the experience of working with so many young, beautiful, and talented women. Each one of them was at ease with herself. There were no attempts to pull each other down. No fighting over lines, space, or angles. Or better costumes and hair. They have all been doing meaty roles in their films and earned the confidence to stand their ground.""The only thing that has yet to change completely is the attitude of some media. Let me clarify: not all journalists, but a few still think that the only way women can work together is by indulging in catfights and pulling each other down. Times have changed in many ways, and women are occupying their space. It's only fair that the media moves with the times, too, and gives everyone the respect they deserve," she concluded.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Manisha Koirala (@m_koirala)Set against the backdrop of the Indian freedom struggle of the 1940s, 'Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar' promises to be an epic saga of love, power, revenge, and freedom. Through the stories of courtesans and their patrons, the series delves deep into the cultural reality of Heeramandi, offering a compelling narrative that is sure to enthral audiences worldwide.'Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar' is all set to dazzle audiences as it makes its grand premiere on the streaming giant Netflix on May 1, 2024.The series which marks Bhansali's debut in the web world, will star veteran actor Manisha Koirala, Aditi Rao Hydari, Richa Chadha, Sanjeeda Sheikh and Sharmin Segal in pivotal roles.

Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar' is set to premiere on Netflix on May 1.The premiere date for the show, which is Bhansali's first venture into digital content, was revealed during a drone light show at the Mahalaxmi Race Course in South Mumbai.The grand event was attended by the show's star cast including Manisha Koirala, Sonakshi Sinha, Richa Chadha, Sharmin Segal, and Sanjeeda Sheikh, Prerna Singh, CEO of Bhansali Productions, and Tanya Bami, Director of Series, Netflix India.Announcing the release date at the event, Bhansali said, "I am grateful to the entire team for their relentless passion and dedication to bring the world of Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar to Netflix. With the release scheduled for May 1, we can't wait for audiences worldwide to watch it and shower us with their love and appreciation."Recently, at the 24th edition of FICCI Frames in Mumbai, Sonakshi heaped praises on Bhansali for his portrayal of women characters on screen."Sanjay sir and I have been trying to collaborate for many years and I'm glad it happened with Heeramandi. The way he portrays his women on screen, nobody is able to do that. He has got a very different vision for it in spite of it being all magnum opus... He takes good care of how his female characters are portrayed on screen, and that's something I appreciate about him" Sonakshi said.The upcoming series is set in the midst of multiple power struggles in Heeramandi, Lahore (now part of Pakistan), and more generally in undivided, pre-independence India, where anti-colonial freedom movements were emerging.

Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar' starring Sonakshi Sinha, Richa Chadha, Aditi Rao Hydari, Manisha Koirala, Sharmin Segal, and Sanjeeda Shaikh are all set to unveil its first track 'Sakal Ban' on the global stage of Miss World.This song will also be the first track from Bhansali's new music label, Bhansali Music.'Sakal ban' will be a traditional song that will feature all the leading ladies of 'Heeramandi'.As per the source, "The first song of 'Bhansali Music', 'Sakal Ban' which also marks the first song of Bhansali's 'Heeramandi' will be launched on a global platform of Miss World. For the first time will see a song having a world stage launch on the prestigious podium of 'Miss World'."Sanjay Leela Bhansali, who is known for his blockbuster films like 'Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam', 'Black', 'Ram-Leela', 'Bajirao Mastani', 'Padmaavat', 'Devdas', 'Saawariya' and 'Gangubai Kathiawadi' entered the musical world and launched his own music label on Thursday.Taking to Instagram, Bhansali Productions treated fans with the exciting news and captioned it, "Music brings me great joy and peace. It's an integral part of my being. I am now launching my own music label "Bhansali Music." I wish the audience to experience the same joy and spiritual connect that I feel when I listen to or create music."With Bhansali Music, the filmmaker will extend his creative prowess to the realm of music, collaborating with talented musicians and artists to produce captivating compositions for his films and memorable independent albums.Sanjay Leela Bhansali's cinematic creations have consistently left audiences spellbound, with music playing an integral role in the narrative. From the grandeur of 'Deewani Mastani' to the haunting melodies of 'Black,' Bhansali's compositions resonate with depth and passion, weaving themselves into the fabric of his films. Whether it's the grandeur of 'Deewani Mastani' from 'Bajirao Mastani' or the beauty of 'Lal Ishq' or the colors of 'Ghoomar' from the movie 'Padmaavat', Bhansali's music After a hiatus of 28 years, the Miss World finale returns to India, marking a historic moment in the pageant's legacy. The event will take place at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai today (March 9).For viewers in India, the Miss World Finale will be streamed live on Sony LIV.Talking about the upcoming series, 'Heeramandi' is set in the midst of multiple power struggles in Heeramandi, Lahore (now part of Pakistan), and more generally in undivided, pre-independence India, where anti-colonial freedom movements were emerging.'Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar' is set to stream on the OTT platform Netflix. It also marks the OTT debut of Sanjay Leela Bhansali.

Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar' on Thursday unveiled the character posters of actors Sonakshi SinhaRicha ChadhaAditi Rao Hydari, Manisha Koirala, Sharmin Segal, and Sanjeeda Shaikh.Taking to Instagram, OTT platform Netflix dropped the poster of Sonakshi Sinha as Fareedan, which they captioned, "Every gem has a past, and hers is one shrouded in mystery. Introducing @aslisona as Fareedan. Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar is coming soon, only on Netflix!"Aditi Rao Hydari will be seen as Bibbojaan. Her poster's caption reads, "She yearns for freedom, and not just her own. Introducing @aditiraohydari as Bibbojaan."Richa Chadha will be seen as Rajjo. Her poster's caption reads, "As her beauty glows on the outside, she hides a tragic pain on the inside. Introducing @therichachadha as Lajjo."Manisha Koirala will be playing Mallikajaan. "In a Bazaar full of diamonds, she shines the brightest Introducing @m_koirala as Mallikajaan," her poster caption reads.Sanjeeda and Shamrin, on the other hand, will be seen as Waheeda and Alamzeb.Recently, Filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali talked about his directorial web series 'Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar', calling it his 'biggest' project.He said, "I've made big films, I enjoy making those big-scale films as it comes naturally to me. But while shifting to digital, I've taken it up a notch. 'Heeramandi' is my biggest project; I wanted to make it really special, and I have surprised myself with this one," he said."This is not just a series; it's a world, and I am eager for audiences worldwide to immerse themselves in the rich tapestry of 'Heeramandi' on Netflix," Bhansali added.The series is set in the midst of multiple power struggles in Heeramandi, Lahore (now part of Pakistan), and more generally in undivided, pre-independence India, where anti-colonial freedom movements were emerging.The show's official streaming date is still awaited.

Ajay Devgn celebrated 25 years of his action entertainer 'Kachche Dhaage'. On Monday, the 'Shaitaan' actor shared a reel that contains a glimpse of the movie on his Instagram Story. 'Kachche Dhaage' was released on February 19, 1999. Apart from Ajay, Saif Ali KhanManisha Koirala and Namrata Shirodkar were in leading roles. It was the directorial debut of Milan Luthria.Talking about Ajay Devgn's work front, Ajay will be seen in director Neeraj Pandey's upcoming directorial 'Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha' opposite Tabu. The film promises to be a unique musical love story with an epic romantic drama spanning across 20 years, set between 2002 and 2023 and will be a multi-language release.The film also stars Saiee Manjrekar and Shantanu Maheshwari in pivotal roles.The film is all set to hit theatres on April 26, 2024.He also has producer Boney Kapoor's period drama film 'Maidaan', a psychological thriller film 'Shaitaan' alongside R Madhavan and Rohit Shetty's upcoming action thriller film 'Singham Again' in his kitty.'Singham Again' also stars Kareena Kapoor Khan, Deepika Padukone, Akshay Kumar, Ranveer Singh, and Tiger Shroff in lead roles.He will also be seen next in 'Raid 2', which is being directed by Raj Kumar Gupta, who also helmed the first installment.The sequel, which is now in production, is backed by Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, and Kumar Mangat Pathak and Abhishek Pathak under their banners T-Series and Panorama Studios, respectively.

View this post on InstagramA post shared by Netflix India (@netflix_in)The series stars Manisha Koirala, Sonakshi Sinha, Aditi Rao Hydari, Richa Chadha, Sharmin Segal, and Sanjeeda Sheikh in the lead roles.The official streaming date of the show is still awaited.According to a statement, the series explores the cultural reality of Heeramandi, a dazzling district, through the stories of courtesans and their patrons set against the tumultuous backdrop of the Indian freedom struggle of the 1940s."A mix of love, betrayal, succession, and politics in the kothas (house of courtesans), 'Heeramandi' promises Sanjay Leela Bhansali's signature style of larger-than-life stories, intricate and soulful characters, and rippling dynamics of a world rife with conflict during a defining time period for India. Like all of the auteur's creations, 'Heeramandi' will have unique compositions and music that linger with the audience, just like his stories," the statement said.Meanwhile, on the film front, Bhansali will be next helming 'Love & War' that stars Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal in the lead roles.'Love & War' will hit the theatres on Christmas 2025.

Khamoshi: The Musical starring Salman Khan and Manisha Koirala, the debut film which marked the start of Sanjay Leela Bhansali's directorial voyage, completed 27 years today.Taking to Instagram, Bhansali Productions shared a video and captioned it, Heres to Khamoshi: The Musical. A timeless journey of love, song and emotions. Celebrating 27 years of mesmerizing melodies.Sanjay Leela Bhansali, the maestro of visual storytelling, has always been hailed for his remarkable contributions to the film industry. His movies have transcended boundaries, captivating audiences with their brilliance and emotional depth.Sanjay Leela Bhansali's film centres around Annie, the daughter of a hearing and speech-impaired couple. She meets Raj, who introduces her to music and love. She must overcome challenges, though, when her family refuses to accept their love.It comprised of Aaj Main Upar by Kavita Krishnamurthy & Kumar Sanu, Yeh Dil Sun Raha Hai by Kavita Krishnamurthy and Bahon Ke Darmiyan by Alka Yagnik and Hariharan. From the poignant Khamoshi to the recent blockbuster Gangubai Kathiawadi, Bhansali has come a long way as a filmmaker.Meanwhile, Bhansali is currently working on his upcoming web series 'Heeramandi' which stars Manisha Koirala, Sonakshi Sinha, Aditi Rao Hydari, Richa Chadha, Sharmin Segal, and Sanjeeda Sheikh in the lead roles.The series will premiere exclusively on the OTT platform Netflix.

Anil Kapoor got nostalgic and shared his journey from playing the nicest man in the movie to portraying the wickedest role in his recent release The Night Manager.Anil took to his Instagram handle and shared candid moments from the '1942: A Love Story' sets.The images feature shots of Jackie ShroffAnupam Kher, Manisha Koirala and others.Sharing the pictures, he wrote, 29 years ago I played nicest the best man in the world who only wanted to spread love, and now, 29 years later, I play the baddest man in the world, who spreads chaos and warI feel so fortunate to have had the opportunity to play these spectacular roles! From 1942 A love Story to The Night Manager, I've sure come a long way! #29YearsOf1942ALoveStory.As soon as the post was shared, Anils fans and industry friends flooded the comment section with heart and fire emojis.One of the users wrote, OMG, this movie!!!!! One of my favourite movie! Just love your acting sir. Love you.Set against the backdrop of social and political unrest amid India's revolutionary movement in the 1940s, the film starred Anil opposite Manisha Koirala. Their impeccable performances and magical chemistry in the movie provided audiences with a breath of fresh air and is still remembered as an unforgettable classic romantic drama.'1942: A Love Story' also featured actors Danny Denzongpa, Pran, Ashish Vidyarthi, among others.The film is also remembered for its timeless songs like 'Kuch Na Kaho' and 'Rim Jhim'.Meanwhile, Anil is basking in the success of 'The Night Manager', which also stars Aditya Roy Kapur and Sobhita Dhulipala.The 'Night Manager' is a Hindi remake of the British television drama 'The Night Manager', which was based on John le Carre's novel of the same name. Sandeep Modi produced and directed the next Hindi web series.In the coming months, Anil will be seen sharing screen space with Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone in 'Fighter'.The film will be released in theatres on January 25, 2024. Anil will also be seen in director Sandeep Reddy Vanga's upcoming gangster drama film 'Animal' alongside Ranbir Kapoor, Bobby Deol and Rashmika Mandanna. The film is all set to hit the theatres on August 11, 2023.