8 Most Iconic Roles Played by Manisha Koirala 

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Bombay (1995)  

Manisha Koirala plays Shaila Banu in the 1995 film Bombay, a young Muslim woman who falls in love with a Hindu guy and gets married in the face of growing tensions between the communities.  

Dil Se (1998) 

Manisha Koirala plays Meghna in Dil Se (1998), a mysterious and troubled lady who is part of a terrorist group. Through her contacts with a radio journalist, Meghna's past and motivations become clearer.

1941: A Love Story (1994)  

Manisha Koirala plays Rajeshwari "Rajjo" Pathak in 1942: A Love Story (1994), a vibrant young lady engulfed in the turmoil of India's independence movement.  

Khamoshi: The Musical (1996)  

Manisha Koirala plays Annie in Khamoshi: The Musical (1996), a musical about a gifted singer who battles social and familial obstacles to follow her love of music.  

Lajja (2001) 

Koirala portrays Vaidehi in Lajja (2001), a film about a woman who escapes an abusive marriage and sets off on a journey to reveal the predicament of women in Indian society.

Mann (1999) 

Koirala plays Priya in Mann (1999), a film about a sympathetic and creative lady who, while on a cruise, falls in love with a wealthy playboy only to experience tragedy and heartache.

Lust Stories (2018) 

Filmmaker Dibakar Banerjee's directed part in the series tells the story of Reena (Manisha Koirala) and her extra-marital affair with Sudhir (Jaideep Ahlawat).   

Heeramandi (2024) 

Koirala played authoritative Mallikajaan in filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar. She has been garnering acclaim from all corners for her performance in the series.