Manisha Koirala gave a power-packed performance in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s debut OTT venture Heeramandi. The Netflix series was released on May 1. In the show, she plays the role of Mallikajaan, the chief courtesan of Heeramandi. Her acting skills kept fans glued to the screens.
The actress has time and again talked about her journey in the industry. Manisha recently also opened up about the time when was diagnosed with cancer and how her life changed after that. “There are, somewhere, unfinished things in my life. As you grow older, you accept your reality. There are so many dreams that you realise are not going to happen, and you make peace with that. Motherhood is one of them. It was tough getting ovarian cancer and not being able to be a mother. But I made peace with that. And I said jo ho gaya so ho gaya (what’s gone is in the past), and let me do my best with what I have,” she said.
Recently, in one of her Instagram posts, Manisha said that she “could never have imagined that after cancer and turning 50, my life would flower into this other phase.”
She said, “1. Heeramandi has been a significant milestone. As a 53-year-old actor who has bagged an important role in a high-profile web series, I am overjoyed that I’m not stuck playing insignificant peripheral roles, thanks to OTT platforms and changing audience profiles. Finally, female actors, technicians, and other professionals have started getting the long overdue and well-deserved good quality of work and respect in a professional environment. I am fortunate to be a part of this evolving era.”
“2. Today, when I am receiving so many accolades, I can’t help but remember the doubts and anxiety that plagued me when I was about to start shooting. Still recovering from the dreaded C, would my body be strong enough to deal with the intense shooting schedules, heavy costumes, and jewellery, and perform a role requiring so much nuance and effortless effort?” she continued.
Manisha Koirala and Sanjay Leela Bhansali had previously worked in Khamoshi.
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