Manisha Koirala is a Nepali actress who mainly appears in Hindi films in India, though she has worked in several South Indian and her native country’s films. Noted for her acting prowess, Koirala is the recipient of several accolades, including four Filmfare Awards—and is one of India’s most well-known actresses.
Although the box-office collections from her films have varied considerably, critics have noted that her niche as an actor remains unharmed irrespective of her commercial potency. She was one of the highest paid actresses in the 1990s. She is amongst the few actresses who made a balance between commercial cinema and Parallel cinema (Art-house films). Koirala, not only was popular for her acting skills but was known for her beauty and is often referred as the ‘most beautiful actress of her time’.
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She was appointed as the Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations Fund in 1999 and 2015, and was involved in the relief works after the Nepal earthquake 2015.