Latest Entertainment News Live Updates Today (November 6, 2024): Manisha Koirala Was Told To Turn Down Mani Ratnam’s Bombay: ‘Ek Baar Tumne Maa Ka Role Kar Liya Toh…’

[Rephrased Content]: Manisha Koirala, a renowned actress from the 90s, gained fame with her debut in the film Saudagar in 1991. Despite appearing in numerous movies, her portrayal in Mani Ratnam’s Bombay is often considered as one of her finest performances. Interestingly, she disclosed that she was advised against accepting a role as a mother in a Bollywood film during her peak years in the industry.

In 2018, Manisha revealed how she was advised against taking up the role in Bombay because she was portraying a mother in her 20s and there were concerns about her being typecast as a grandmother within the following decade. Despite the warnings, she heeded the advice of more seasoned individuals who emphasized the importance of not turning down a film by Mani Ratnam. Reflecting on her decision, she expressed gratitude for the positive outcomes it brought her way, as reported by PTI.

In the film Bombay, helmed by Mani Ratnam, Manisha played opposite Arvind Swami. The storyline revolves around an interfaith couple in Bombay facing challenges amidst the backdrop of the Bombay riots following the Babri Masjid demolition. This movie hit the screens a year post Manisha’s successful film 1942: A Love Story, where she starred alongside Anil Kapoor.

In the film Sanju, Manisha appeared portraying Ranbir Kapoor’s mother and was last seen in the Netflix movie Maska alongside Javed Jaffrey, Nikita Dutta, Prit Kamani, and Shirley Setia, directed by Neeraj Udhwani. Speculations suggest that she might join Kartik Aaryan in his upcoming project Shehzada.

Following a battle with cancer, Manish expressed her intention to ease back into work. She reflected on the nature of their profession, where being constantly active is crucial to staying relevant, acknowledging her past tendencies to overwork. However, she highlighted her newfound mindfulness in avoiding falling into that trap. Manish noted the shift in perspective that comes with age, emphasizing a preference for a more measured approach in her 40s compared to the high energy levels of her 20s. This transformation in worldview has led her to evolve into a different individual, as shared with news agency PTI.