Arpita Sarkar
Manisha Koirala is one of the most loved actresses in the film industry and has done several popular films. However, she has also rejected a few films. Let's have a look!
Not many know but Manisha Koirala turned down this Yash Chopra film as she was insecure about going up against Madhuri Dixit. The film also starred Shah Rukh Khan and Karisma Kapoor.
Several top Bollywood actresses including Juhi Chawla, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Raveena Tandon, Pooja Bhatt, and Manisha Koirala were initially offered the role of Pooja in the film. Finally, Karisma Kapoor landed the role.
As per reports, Karisma Kapoor's Aarti role was offered not only to Manisha Koirala, but also Juhi Chawla, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, and Pooja Bhatt.
As per reports, director Shyam Benegal had initially approached Manisha Koirala for the role of Zubeida which was finally played by Karisma Kapoor.
Manisha almost rejected Mani Ratnam's film because she was concerned about the industry's tendency to typecast young female actors in mother roles. However, she was persuaded by cinematographer Ashok Mehta not to turn down the film.
The actress was recently seen in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar. In the series, Manisha played the role of Mallikajaan.
Netflix announced a second season of Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar on June 3, 2024. Sanjay Leela Bhansali expressed his excitement about the renewal innvarious interviews.