Manisha Koirala - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | August 16, 1970 |
|---|---|
| Age | 55 |
| Birthplace | Kathmandu, Nepal |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo - (see also Manisha Koirala's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Dog |
| Generation | Generation X |
| Known For | Prolific film career in Bollywood and South Indian cinema, with acclaimed roles in films such as '1942: A Love Story', 'Bombay', 'Dil Se..', and 'Khamoshi: The Musical'. |
Intro
Manisha Koirala is a renowned Indian-Nepalese actress known for her work in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam cinema. She is celebrated for her powerful performances in both mainstream and independent films during the 1990s and 2000s, and is recognized as one of the leading actresses of Indian cinema from that era.
Early Life & Background
Manisha Koirala was born on August 16, 1970, in Kathmandu, Nepal, into an influential political family. Her grandfather, Bishweshwar Prasad Koirala, was the Prime Minister of Nepal. She attended Army Public School in New Delhi and aspired to become a doctor before taking up acting.[1][2]
Career Highlights
- Made acting debut in the Nepali film 'Pheri Bhetaula' (1989).
- Gained widespread recognition with her Hindi film debut in 'Saudagar' (1991).
- Acclaimed performances in '1942: A Love Story' (1994), 'Bombay' (1995), 'Khamoshi: The Musical' (1996), 'Dil Se..' (1998), and 'Company' (2002).
- Recipient of multiple awards, including four Filmfare Awards.
- Known for her critical role in the advancement of women in Indian cinema.
Trivia
- Survived ovarian cancer and became a global cancer awareness advocate.
- She was appointed as a UNFPA Goodwill Ambassador for Nepal.
- Has written a memoir titled 'Healed: How Cancer Gave Me a New Life'.
FAQs
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Kathmandu, Nepal.
On Her Birth-Day
About August 16th, 1970, in brief:
- Historical events: American golfer Dave Stockton secured his first major victory by winning the 1970 PGA Championship on August 16, 1970, at Southern Hills Country Club in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He finished with a score of 279 (−1), two strokes ahead of runners-up Bob Murphy and Arnold Palmer.
- Day of the week: August 16th, 1970 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Dog (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: (They Long To Be) Close To You by Carpenters
- #1 UK song: The Wonder Of You by Elvis Presley
- Popular movie: Catch-22 directed by Mike Nichols
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