8 films that made Manisha Koirala great

Shramana Kar

Manisha Koirala has delivered powerful performances in numerous iconic films over the last 35 years. Here are some of her best films:

Indian (Aha)

A former Indian soldier (Kamal Haasan), driven by integrity, takes a stand against corruption, targeting dishonest officials, ministers, and bureaucrats, forcing them to work honestly and refuse bribes. Manisha played his love interest.

1942: A Love Story (Prime Video)

A romance blossoms between the son of a British loyalist (Anil Kapoor) and the daughter of an Indian freedom fighter (Manisha). They are torn apart by the struggle for independence and a plot to assassinate a British general.

Bombay (Disney+ Hotstar)

A Hindu man (Arvind Swami) and a Muslim woman ( Manisha) disobey their families and elope. Their love is tested by the violent communal riots in Bombay, threatening to tear them apart with a tragic ending.

Khamoshi: The Musical (Disney+ Hotstar)

Annie (Manisha), who has deaf and mute parents, falls for Raj (Salman Khan) and finds solace in music. But their relationship is threatened when her parents disapprove, forcing her to fight the odds.

Akele Hum Akele Tum (Prime Video)

Rohit (Aamir Khan) and Kiran (Manisha), two aspiring singers, fall in love, get married and have a child. But the pressures of life and responsibility strain their relationship, leading to their separation.

Dil Se.. (Netflix)

Amar (Shah Rukh Khan), a journalist, falls for a mysterious woman (Manisha) who rejects him, but she re-appears at his doorstep seeking help just as he's about to get married to another woman. Old feelings get rekindled, causing complications.

Mudhalvan (YouTube)

A reporter (Arjun Sarja) gets the chance to be in power for 1 day and uses it to crack down on corruption, arresting officials and politicians, including the CM. However, his actions come with a price. Manisha played his love interest.

Lajja (Disney+ Hotstar)

Vaidehi (Manisha), pregnant and trapped in an abusive marriage, escapes and finds empowerment with the help of Raju (Anil Kapoor) and a group of fearless women, who together challenge patriarchal norms and fight for their rights.