Manisha Koirala: second innings at the movies

There is no room for regrets in Manisha Koirala’s life. Having put her failed marriage behind her, the actress has decided to give up her gypsylike existence and make Mumbai her home from now on.

I was only trying to figure out what I wanted to do with my life. Now I know I was born to be part of cinema. Movies will always be a pivotal part of my life. Other actresses take a break and are happy not doing movies. Not me. I miss the camera when I am out of range. Being on the sets is to me my life and soul.”

The actress is resuming work in her production house MK Moving Images. “I want the entire infrastructure-distributors, financiers, etc. – in place. I have the correct support. But before I start a film, I want to become more confident about my abilities as a producer.”

Manisha’s life has taken a “mellow, relaxed and reflective” turn for good. “I am completely into health and meditation. I’ve slackened my pace of work and am no longer running around. I am in Mumbai now, and signing selected films. I’ve completed Bhoot Returns with RGV and we’re discussing another project.

After a failed attempt at direction, I am again planning to direct a film. That apart, I am spending as much time as possible with my family. I am up at 5am every day for my Tai Chi classes. My teacher arrives by 6 pm. I’ve stopped partying. I’d rather be at home with my parents. I am having a different kind of fun now,” she says.

Manisha Koirala taking a lot of interest in her works again. Earlier everyone presumed that she had lost interest in her career.