Born on August 1, 1970, in Kathmandu, Nepal, Manisha Koirala began her acting career with the Bollywood film "Saudagar" in 1991. Her breakthrough performance came with the 1993 film "Raja Hindustani," which not only earned her a Filmfare Award for Best Actress but also catapulted her to stardom. Since then, Manisha has showcased her versatility in a range of films including "Black", "Chandni Bar", "Pukar", and "Bichhoo".