7 Roles That Prove Manisha Koirala Is a Versatile Actress

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Lust Stories (2018) 

In this anthology series, Manisha Koirala plays the role of Reena in the short directed by Dibakar Banerjee. Reena is having an extra-marital affair with her husband's close friend and the three have a night of confession in a secluded pool house. 

Maska (2020) 

This is a romance comedy directed by Neeraj Udhwani. Manisha Koirala plays the role of Diana Irani in this film, a hardworking mother who runs the quaint Rustom Cafe in South Bombay. 

Sanju (2018) 

This is a biographical film directed by Rajkumar Hirani, that depicts the life of Sanjay Dutt. The film explores his highs, lows and family dynamics. Manisha Koirala plays the role of Nargis Dutt in the film, the celebrated actress and Sanjay’s mother. 

Dil Se (1998) 

This film is a political drama musical, directed by Mani Ratnam. Manisha Koirala plays the role of Meghna in this film, a mysterious woman who is later revealed as a militant for the liberation movement. 

India Sweets and Spices (2021) 

This film is a comedy drama directed and written by Geeta Malik. The film portrays the lives of Indians in suburban New Jersey. Manisha Koirala plays the role of Sheila Kapur in the film, the queen of Ruby Hill. 

Lajja (2001) 

This is a drama film directed by Rajkumar Santoshi. The film explores the state of women and feminism in India and the restrictions imposed on them by society. Manisha Koirala plays the role of Vaidehi in the film, a woman who gets out of an unhappy marriage. 

1942: A Love Story (1994) 

This film is a political drama directed by Vidhu Vinod Chopra. Set in a politically turbulent time in India, Manisha Koirala plays the role of Rajjo in this film, a young girl who falls in love with Narender, the son of a loyal British employee. 

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