Mumbai, May 28: After a lull on the career front, things are looking up for Manisha Koirala. Two of her films, Ek Second Jo Zindagi Badal De and I AM, are ready for release. Two more films, in Malayalam and Tamil, are making sure that she shuttles between Cochin and Chennai. And she is likely to start shooting for My Friend Pinto, produced by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, soon.
Still, all that she is looking forward to at the moment is her two-month break and her wedding with Kathmandu-based businessman Samrat Dahal on June 19. “I will reach Kathmandu on June 3. My mother has been doing all the preparations for my wedding—right from inviting guests to deciding the menu,” says Koirala, who wishes to wrap up her assignments as soon as possible to be with her family.
The 40-year-old is also keen on putting her past behind. She was touted as the next big star when she entered the industry with Saudagar. With movies like Khamoshi: The Musical, 1942 A Love Story, Akele Hum Akele Tum and Dil Se, she consolidated her position as one of the top actors.
This, however, was shortlived. Over a period of time, the actress almost vanished into oblivion, making appearances in insignificant films like Darwaza Band Rakho, Taj Mahal: An Eternal Love Story, Mumbai Express and Mehbooba.
–Agencies