EP-234 | Battle with Cancer, Bollywood Journey & Nepali Politics | Manisha Koirala

Manisha Koirala is a renowned Nepali-Indian actress known for her exceptional talent and versatility in Hindi, Nepali, and South Indian cinema. Born in Kathmandu, she comes from a prominent Nepali political family. Manisha has delivered some powerful performances in iconic films like Bombay, 1942: A Love Story, Dil Se, and Khamoshi: The Musical. Known for her skill in portraying deep and complex characters, she returned to the spotlight with the OTT series Heeramandi, earning significant critical acclaim. In this episode of the ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash, veteran actress Manisha Koirala opens up about her journey in Bollywood, sharing behind-the-scenes stories from her acclaimed films such as 1942: A Love Story, Khamoshi, Dil Se, Bombay, and Heeramandi. She reflects on her experiences within the industry, discussing the ways Bollywood has evolved over the years. A cancer survivor, Manisha speaks on her advocacy for cancer awareness, emphasizing the importance of timely treatment. She also shares her thoughts on spirituality and the central role of family in her life. #anipodcastwithsmitaprakash #manishakoirala #podcast Timestamps: 0:00 - Coming Up 1:30 - Introduction 2:10 - The Cult of '1942: A Love Story' 6:55 - The Story Behind 'Khamoshi' 9:05 - Behind the Scenes of 'Heeramandi' 12:20 - How Bollywood Changed Over the Years 17:48 - The 'Bombay' Controversy 20:57 - The Original 'Dil Se' Plot 26:10 - The Making of 'Heeramandi' 31:30 - Battling with Cancer 38:42 - The Legacy of Koirala Family 46:40 - Navigating Through Bollywood 50:55 - Friendships & Relationships 53:03 - A Director's Actor 55:13 - Political Volatility in Nepal 59:52 - The Massacre of Nepal’s Royal Family 1:02:08 - Role of Spirituality 1:03:11 - Raising Cancer Awareness 1:06:47 - The Importance of Therapy 1:08:30 - Speaking Up on Women's Issues 1:11:08 - Nepal's Human Trafficking Crisis 1:12:20 - Mantra & Goals 1:13:16 - The Importance of Family Join ANI's YouTube membership to get access to perks:    / @aninewsindia   Subscribe now and press the bell icon 🔔 to get new video updates: https://bit.ly/2UV4ygi -------------------------------------- ANI is South Asia's leading Multimedia News Agency providing content for every information platform, including TV, Internet, broadband, newspapers, and mobiles. Subscribe now! Enjoy and stay connected with us!! ☛ Subscribe to ANI News YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/2UV4ygi ☛ Visit our Official website: https://www.aninews.in/ ☛ Follow ANI:   / ani   ☛ Like us:   / aninews.in   ☛ Email to: [email protected], [email protected] ☛ Copyrights © All Rights Reserved ANI Media Pvt Ltd.