Manisha Koirala (born August 16, 1970) is a Nepalese actress and activist mainly working in Indian films. Known for her work in commercial and independent cinema of Hindi and Tamil languages, her accolades include three Filmfare Awards and one Filmfare Awards South. She was appointed as the Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations Population Fund in 1999. In 2015, she was involved in the relief works after the earthquake in Nepal. A survivor of ovarian cancer herself, she active promotes spreading awareness about the disease.

Manisha Koirala

Acting Born August 16, 1970 Biratnagar, Nepal

Manisha Koirala (born August 16, 1970) is a Nepalese actress and activist mainly working in Indian films. Known for her work in commercial and independent cinema of Hindi and Tamil languages, her accolades include three Filmfare Awards and one Filmfare Awards South. She was appointed as the Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations Population Fund in 1999. In 2015, she was involved in the relief works after the earthquake in Nepal. A survivor of ovarian cancer herself, she active promotes spreading awareness about the disease.

Known For

The Kapil Sharma Show

Self

Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai

Herself

The Great Indian Kapil Show

Self

Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar

Mallikajaan

Lust Stories

Reena

Kartoos

Manpreet "Mini" Kaur

Shehzada

Yashu

1942: A Love Story

Rajeshwari Pathak

Lajja

Vaidehi

Sanju

Nargis Dutt

Taj Mahal: An Eternal Love Story!

Jahan Ara

Kachche Dhaage

Ruksana