Manisha B. Koirala born on August 16, 1970 in Kathmandu, Nepal. She is a Nepali-Indian actress who works in Indian films, as well as a UNFPA Goodwill Ambassador and social activist and accomplished Bharatnatyam and Manipuri dancer.
She made her acting debut in Nepali movie Pheri Bhetaula in 1989, and her Bollywood debut in Subhash Ghai's top-grossing drama Saudagar in 1991.
She was the leading performer in a Bollywood controversial film Ek Chhotisi Love Story.
In her latest release she is performing as Rashi in Partho Ghosh directed latest Hindi film Ek Second... Jo Zindagi Badal De? along with Jackie Shroff, Nikita Anand, Moammar Rana and Roza Catalano.