Manisha Koirala

I have to tell you this - as a teenager, I never used to see any horror films till I started acting…

— Manisha Koirala

It was a wonderful experience acting with Prasenjit Chatterjee, the reigning king of Kolkata's film industry.

— Manisha Koirala

I come from a family where we were taught to love and respect every community and religion.

— Manisha Koirala

I am looking to play powerful characters and as far as biopics are concerned.

— Manisha Koirala

I am keen to do roles that are down-to-earth, appealing, and sensitive.

— Manisha Koirala

What's important is to do good work and interesting roles.

— Manisha Koirala

I refuse to be a doormat to any man. I will never allow anyone to push me around. I am my own…

— Manisha Koirala

For a young, unexposed Nepalese girl, Bollywood was a terrifying experience.

— Manisha Koirala

I think 'Ek Chhotisi Love Story' has really damaged me. People think they can compromise my reputation and get away with it.

— Manisha Koirala

Cancer definitely rekindled my spirit. It made me realise that every human being has the capacity to overcome a huge setback.

— Manisha Koirala

Yes, I tend to be self-critical at times. This is because during my cancer period - while I was going through the…

— Manisha Koirala

I wanted to be a complete person and realised that the well-being of mental health is extremely important in achieving that.

— Manisha Koirala

I was supposed to direct a film on Gautam Buddha. That didn't work out. A pity, because the entire script had been…

— Manisha Koirala

I like working with creative people who are receptive to new ideas, who want to do things that are different, who want…

— Manisha Koirala

After being diagnosed with cancer, one is in a lot of fear and anxiety about the anticipated pain and the painful treatment.

— Manisha Koirala

On one hand, I want to be successful and give my best to everything I do, but I don't want to be…

— Manisha Koirala

It's not that I am a difficult person; it's just that I have certain strong likes and dislikes.

— Manisha Koirala

Being a woman, I want to look pretty in every phase of my life.

— Manisha Koirala

On the sets, I used to scare people. I team up with my level of people and sometimes do spooky things. I've…

— Manisha Koirala

I'll be very careful about what kind of energy I'm inviting into my life and whether it's going to be helpful for…

— Manisha Koirala

I had kept notes during my cancer treatment, but I wasn't sure what my outcome was going to be. A part of…

— Manisha Koirala

I am completely a director's actor. If the director gives me the liberty and freedom, then I give my inputs. Otherwise, I…

— Manisha Koirala

Earlier, I was traveling all over the world. Then I got married. Everyone presumed I had lost interest in my career. That…

— Manisha Koirala