Manisha Koirala - Life in Pics

Jun 18, 2010, 12:25 PM IST
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Bollywood actress Manisha Koirala, right, and groom Samrat Dahal perform rituals at a resort, just outside Katmandu, Nepal, Saturday, June 19, 2010. Koirala married Nepalese businessman Dahal in a traditional ceremony attended by family and close friends.

Bollywood actress Manisha Koirala, right, and groom Samrat Dahal perform rituals at a resort, just outside Katmandu, Nepal, Saturday, June 19, 2010. Koirala married Nepalese businessman Dahal in a traditional ceremony attended by family and close friends.

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Bollywood actress Manisha Koirala, right, and groom Samrat Dahal smile as priests perform rituals at a resort, just outside Katmandu, Nepal, Saturday, June 19, 2010. Koirala married Nepalese businessman Dahal in a traditional ceremony attended by family and close friends.

Bollywood actress Manisha Koirala, right, and groom Samrat Dahal smile as priests perform rituals at a resort, just outside Katmandu, Nepal, Saturday, June 19, 2010. Koirala married Nepalese businessman Dahal in a traditional ceremony attended by family and close friends.

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Bollywood actress Manisha Koirala, left, poses for photographs with the groom Samrat Dahal before getting married in Katmandu, Nepal, Friday, June 18, 2010. Koirala married Nepalese businessman Dahal in a traditional ceremony Friday attended by family and close friends.

Bollywood actress Manisha Koirala, left, poses for photographs with the groom Samrat Dahal before getting married in Katmandu, Nepal, Friday, June 18, 2010. Koirala married Nepalese businessman Dahal in a traditional ceremony Friday attended by family and close friends.

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Bollywood actress Manisha Koirala, right, poses for photographs with groom Samrat Dahal before getting married in Katmandu, Nepal, Friday, June 18, 2010. Koirala's marriage ceremonies with Dahal, a Nepalese businessman, are spread over three days and will be attended by family and close friends.

Bollywood actress Manisha Koirala, right, poses for photographs with groom Samrat Dahal before getting married in Katmandu, Nepal, Friday, June 18, 2010. Koirala's marriage ceremonies with Dahal, a Nepalese businessman, are spread over three days and will be attended by family and close friends.

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Bollywood actress Manisha Koirala, left, poses for photographs with groom Samrat Dahal before getting married in Katmandu, Nepal, Friday, June 18, 2010. Koirala's marriage ceremonies with Dahal, a Nepalese businessman, are spread over three days and will be attended by family and close friends.

Bollywood actress Manisha Koirala, left, poses for photographs with groom Samrat Dahal before getting married in Katmandu, Nepal, Friday, June 18, 2010. Koirala's marriage ceremonies with Dahal, a Nepalese businessman, are spread over three days and will be attended by family and close friends.

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Bollywood  actress Manisha Koirala, left, poses for photographs with groom Samrat Dahal before getting married in Katmandu, Nepal, Friday, June 18, 2010.

Bollywood actress Manisha Koirala, left, poses for photographs with groom Samrat Dahal before getting married in Katmandu, Nepal, Friday, June 18, 2010.

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Born August 16, 1970, Manisha belongs to a prominent political family in Nepal. Apart from being an actress, she is UNFPA Goodwill Ambassador and social activist.

Born August 16, 1970, Manisha belongs to a prominent political family in Nepal. Apart from being an actress, she is UNFPA Goodwill Ambassador and social activist.

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She made her acting debut in Bollywood with Subhash Ghai's top-grossing drama ‘Saudagar’ (1991).

She made her acting debut in Bollywood with Subhash Ghai's top-grossing drama ‘Saudagar’ (1991).

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Koirala proved her mettle in Vidhu Vinod Chopra's love saga ‘1942: A Love Story’ (1994)

Koirala proved her mettle in Vidhu Vinod Chopra's love saga ‘1942: A Love Story’ (1994)

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The actress looked breathtaking in Mani Ratnam's 'Bombay'.

The actress looked breathtaking in Mani Ratnam's 'Bombay'.

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Films like ‘Akele Hum Akele Tum’ and ‘Agnisakshi’ brought her critical acclaim.

Films like ‘Akele Hum Akele Tum’ and ‘Agnisakshi’ brought her critical acclaim.

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She acted in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's directorial debut,’ Khamoshi: The Musical’. The film saw her playing the role of Annie, a caring daughter to deaf parents.

She acted in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's directorial debut,’ Khamoshi: The Musical’. The film saw her playing the role of Annie, a caring daughter to deaf parents.

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Then followed films like ‘Kachche Dhage’, ‘Mann’ and ‘Dil Se’, where she was highly appreciated.

Then followed films like ‘Kachche Dhage’, ‘Mann’ and ‘Dil Se’, where she was highly appreciated.

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In 2002, she starred opposite Ajay Devgn in Ram Gopal Verma's ‘Company’ and the film was a critical success.

In 2002, she starred opposite Ajay Devgn in Ram Gopal Verma's ‘Company’ and the film was a critical success.

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In 2002, Manisha got embroiled into a controversy after she accused the director of the film ‘Ek Choti Si Love Story’ Shashilal Nair of using her body double to shoot some lewd scenes and portraying her in bad light.

In 2002, Manisha got embroiled into a controversy after she accused the director of the film ‘Ek Choti Si Love Story’ Shashilal Nair of using her body double to shoot some lewd scenes and portraying her in bad light.

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Around 2003, Koirala left mainstream cinema and was seen in several low budget films. She looked haggard and was said to be indulging too much in sex and liquor.

Around 2003, Koirala left mainstream cinema and was seen in several low budget films. She looked haggard and was said to be indulging too much in sex and liquor.

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She has always courted controversy for her numerous affairs with several celebrities including Vivek Mushran, Crispin Conroy, Nana Patekar, DJ Whosane, Cecil Anthony Aryan Vaid and Prashant Chaudhari.

She has always courted controversy for her numerous affairs with several celebrities including Vivek Mushran, Crispin Conroy, Nana Patekar, DJ Whosane, Cecil Anthony Aryan Vaid and Prashant Chaudhari.

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Manisha Koirala has finally found love in Nepalese businessman Samrat Dahal.

Manisha Koirala has finally found love in Nepalese businessman Samrat Dahal.