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Hans India
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Manisha Koirala: When the doctor told me I had cancer, I thought I'm going to die
Acclaimed Bollywood actress and cancer crusader Manisha Koirala spoke candidly about her health and revealed that when she learnt about having the deadly disease, she thought she is 'going to die.' Manisha also shared her views on politics, life, and work at a special event hosted by Here &; Now 365 at The Chambers, Taj 51 Buckingham Gate, London. Reflecting on her personal battle with ovarian cancer in 2012, she shared: 'When the doctor told me I had cancer, I thought, this is it. I'm going to die. But by God's grace, I didn't. I learned to live again. Resilience isn't a heroic burst. It's a series of small choices, made moment by moment,' she said. In conversation with Manish Tiwari, founder of Here and Now 365, shared her views on Nepal's political crisis. 'Every leader undoes what the previous leader did. That's why democracy doesn't seem to work in Nepal. No government lasts,' said Koirala. Describing herself firmly as a 'democrat,' she added: 'I believe Nepal needs a monarchy on top so there's some balance.' Asked how she balances her family's political legacy with her own global fame, she said: 'I love my country deeply. But I worry, there's a longing for dignity and stability. We need to rebuild institutions, not just governments.' The actress spoke about her Bollywood career spanning over three decades and recalled how she began without formal training. 'I hadn't even finished Class 12 and suddenly I was standing next to Dilip Kumar and Raj Kumar on a film set!' She starred in acclaimed films like '1942: A Love Story', 'Bombay', and 'Dil Se' but said the fame took a toll on her 'I burned out. I was working 18-19 hours a day… Slowly, I lost direction.' During the discussion, Tiwari suggested she could lead a global film project to showcase Nepal beyond the obvious. Manisha said: 'That's a seed you've planted today… let's see what grows.' Concluding on a lighter note, she said: 'The Koirala women are so liberated, girls want to be a Koirala but no man wants to marry a Koirala girl!'
NDTV
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Manisha Koirala On When The Doctor Told Her She Had Cancer: "I Thought I'll Die"
London: Manisha Koirala recently spoke candidly about her health and revealed that she thought she was 'going to die', when she was diagnosed with cancer. Manisha Koirala also shared her views on politics, life, and work at a special event hosted by Here & Now 365 at The Chambers, Taj 51 Buckingham Gate, London. Reflecting on her personal battle with ovarian cancer in 2012, she shared, 'When the doctor told me I had cancer, I thought, this is it. I'm going to die. But by God's grace, I didn't. I learned to live again. Resilience isn't a heroic burst. It's a series of small choices, made moment by moment." In conversation with Manish Tiwari, founder of Here and Now 365, she shared her views on Nepal's political crisis. 'Every leader undoes what the previous leader did. That's why democracy doesn't seem to work in Nepal. No government lasts. I believe Nepal needs a monarchy on top so there's some balance," said the Heeramandi actress. Asked how she balances her family's political legacy with her own global fame, she said, 'I love my country deeply. But I worry, there's a longing for dignity and stability. We need to rebuild institutions, not just governments.' The actress spoke about her Bollywood career spanning over three decades and recalled how she began without formal training. 'I hadn't even finished Class 12 and suddenly I was standing next to Dilip Kumar and Raj Kumar on a film set!' She starred in acclaimed films like 1942: A Love Story, Bombay, and Dil Se, but the fame took a toll on her, 'I burned out. I was working 18-19 hours a day… Slowly, I lost direction.' During the discussion, Tiwari suggested she could lead a global film project to showcase Nepal beyond the obvious. The actress said, 'That's a seed you've planted today… let's see what grows.' Concluding on a lighter note, she said, 'The Koirala women are so liberated, girls want to be a Koirala but no man wants to marry a Koirala girl!'
Time of India
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
"When I heard I had cancer, I thought I was going to die", says Manisha Koirala as he opens up on life, politics, and Bollywood
Picture Credit: X Acclaimed Bollywood actress and cancer crusader Manisha Koirala spoke candidly about her health and revealed that when she learnt about having the deadly disease, she thought she is "going to die." Manish also shared her views on politics, life, and work at a special event hosted by Here & Now 365 at The Chambers, Taj 51 Buckingham Gate, London. Reflecting on her personal battle with ovarian cancer in 2012, she shared: "When the doctor told me I had cancer, I thought, this is it. I'm going to die. But by God's grace, I didn't. I learned to live again. Resilience isn't a heroic burst. It's a series of small choices, made moment by moment," she said. In conversation with Manish Tiwari, founder of Here and Now 365, shared her views on Nepal's political crisis. Views on Nepal's politics "Every leader undoes what the previous leader did. That's why democracy doesn't seem to work in Nepal. No government lasts," said Koirala. Describing herself firmly as a "democrat," she added: "I believe Nepal needs a monarchy on top so there's some balance." Asked how she balances her family's political legacy with her own global fame, she said: "I love my country deeply. But I worry, there's a longing for dignity and stability. We need to rebuild institutions, not just governments." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Dhoni's Exclusive Home Interior Choice? HomeLane Get Quote Undo Bollywood Journey The actress spoke about her Bollywood career spanning over three decades and recalled how she began without formal training. "I hadn't even finished Class 12 and suddenly I was standing next to Dilip Kumar and Raj Kumar on a film set!" She starred in acclaimed films like '1942: A Love Story', 'Bombay', and 'Dil Se' but said the fame took a toll on her "I burned out. I was working 18-19 hours a day... Slowly, I lost direction." During the discussion, Tiwari suggested she could lead a global film project to showcase Nepal beyond the obvious. Manisha said: "That's a seed you've planted today... let's see what grows." Concluding on a lighter note, she said: "The Koirala women are so liberated, girls want to be a Koirala but no man wants to marry a Koirala girl!"
News18
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Manisha Koirala Receives Honorary Doctorate From UK's University Of Bradford
Last Updated: Bollywood actress Manisha Koirala received an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Bradford for her contributions and life journey. She shared her excitement on Instagram. Bollywood actress Manisha Koirala was recently conferred with an Honorary Doctorate by the University of Bradford, marking a proud moment in her inspiring journey. Known for her role in Dil Se.., Koirala shared that her learning has come not through conventional education but through life experiences, calling herself a student of life Sharing the news on Instagram, the Dil Se.. actress posted a video from the graduation ceremony and reflected on her unique life path. 'Today, I received an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Bradford," she wrote. 'I stand here not as someone who came through the traditional path of education, but as someone who learned through life — through hard work, failure, resilience, and service." Koirala expressed deep gratitude to the university for recognising her journey and story. 'This honor means more than I can put into words. It's proof that no matter where you start, your journey matters. Thank you to the University of Bradford for seeing value in my story. Keep growing. Keep shining…" she added in her heartfelt post. Take a look below: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Manisha Koirala (@m_koirala) Apart from celebrating this professional high, Koirala also took a moment to remember someone very personal. On the same day, she paid a tribute to her late grandmother, Sushila Koirala, in an emotional Instagram note. 'Offering deepest tribute to mother Susila, who raised me, taught me the values of life and founded me the foundation of who I am today. My sweetest childhood memories are attached to her — whether learning life lessons, learning Bharatanatyam or Manipuri dance, or reading a book," she wrote. She called her grandmother her 'first teacher" and shared two photographs to honour her memory. Sushila Koirala, a respected classical dancer and theatre director, passed away on 13 July 2007 in Kathmandu, Nepal. On the work front, Manisha was last seen in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's acclaimed Netflix series Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar, where her performance as Mallikajaan earned widespread praise. Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Manisha Koirala receives an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Bradford
Bollywood actress Manisha Koirala has added another feather to her cap as she received an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Bradford. The 'Dil See..' actress claimed that she is someone who has not learned through the traditional education system but as a student of life. Dropping a video from the graduation ceremony on her Instagram handle, Koirala penned, "Today, I received an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Bradford." "I stand here not as someone who came through the traditional path of education, but as someone who learned through life - through hard work, failure, resilience, and service," she added. Shah Rukh Khan to be conferred with second doctorate Showing her gratitude to the University of Bradford for seeing her value, she penned, "This honor means more than I can put into words. It's proof that no matter where you start, your journey matters. Thank you to the University of Bradford for seeing value in my story. Keep growing. Keep shining....". On Sunday, Koirala used Instagram to pay a heartfelt tribute to her late grandmother Sushila Koirala. The 'Lajja' actress remembered her grandmother's influence during her formative years. Calling her grandmother her first teacher, she wrote, "Offering tribute Deepest tribute to mother Susila, who raised me, taught me the values of life and founded me the foundation of who I am today. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like An engineer reveals: One simple trick to get internet without a subscription Techno Mag Learn More Undo My sweetest childhood memories are attached to her - whether learning life lessons, learning Bharatanatyam or Manipuri dance, or reading a book. That time filled with His love will always live in my heart. May the soul rest in peace. " Koirala's post also included two photographs of her late grandmother. Sushila Koirala was a Nepalese classical dancer and theater director who breathed her last on 13 July 2007 in Kathmandu, Nepal. Talking about her work, Koirala was last seen in Sanjay Leela Bhansali 's acclaimed web series "Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar," where she was seen delivering a powerful performance as Mallikajaan.
