Manisha Koirala - why does she

Not get the respect she deserves? I remember some years ago when she was going through her divorce and also battling her illness - cancer I believe it was, she was dumped by the entire film fraternity they all pretend like she didnt exist.

She was a chain smoker n drunkard. She became overweight and also her films started flopping. I dont think she got success other than Mani Ratnam films. Also, she had lot of attitude problem due to her Royal/Political family in Nepal. Am sure she got lot of support in private but not in Public as she was hardly in India. She was settled in Nepal.

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She was in the Mani Ratnam camp for some time. It was how she got most of her acclaim. Though she is very talented and gave good performances with many other directors. I am so glad to have her back on screen. Similarly Tabu got a lot of acclaim through Vishal Bhardwaj/Gulzaar Saab. Even though a lot her performances in other films were very acclaimed. But yes Manisha never went as far as she should have in terms of both box office success or critical acclaim. She struggled for work after movies like "Dil Se." Many say she was just perhaps too talented for Bollywood.

She had alchohol issues and temper issues. Many film makers who worked with her during her prime never worked with her again coz she was said to be very difficult to work with. Her relationship with Nana also spoiled many things for her in the industry coz nana had issues with almost everyone. SLB went on record and said that making khamoshi was terrifying experience for him and that Salman's presence actually helped him get through it all. Imagine if Salman was the most easy to work with person on a set then the rest of the actors might be a nightmare.! She came from an influential family who held power in Nepal through majority of her peak so her behavior reflected that.

Manisha struggled with personal demons and alcoholism that kept her from getting the credit she deserved. Nevertheless, she was one of the most talented stars of the nineties giving us some great performances. It is refreshing to see her back and hope we see more.

Originally posted by: return_to_hades

Manisha struggled with personal demons and alcoholism that kept her from getting the credit she deserved. Nevertheless, she was one of the most talented stars of the nineties giving us some great performances. It is refreshing to see her back and hope we see more.

But isn't it interesting - when Manisha struggled with alcohol and other issues the film fraternity abandoned her till she could sort herself out. They decided her temper and persona were too much to deal with. No one thought to help her through her difficulty. But look at all the male actors who thrive despite drugs, alcohol, womanizing, and abuse. Look at all the support they get when they deal with demons.

Originally posted by: return_to_hades

Manisha struggled with personal demons and alcoholism that kept her from getting the credit she deserved. Nevertheless, she was one of the most talented stars of the nineties giving us some great performances. It is refreshing to see her back and hope we see more.

But isn't it interesting - when Manisha struggled with alcohol and other issues the film fraternity abandoned her till she could sort herself out. They decided her temper and persona were too much to deal with. No one thought to help her through her difficulty. But look at all the male actors who thrive despite drugs, alcohol, womanizing, and abuse. Look at all the support they get when they deal with demons.

Manisha is not a victim. Why are we making her one? She made her share of mistakes-anger issues, failed relationships, alcoholism. Then, she even went through cancer and a divorce but she recovered through it all and is back to work. I see her as a resilient woman not a victim.

Originally posted by: -Goldendew-

Misogyny but apparently she had no friends in the industry n also family issues which kinda turned her into a loner. I am glad she atleast did not end up being alienated like Parveen was and is able to make a comeback now with grit n zeal.