Manisha Koirala has been known for her unique performances, with the latest being her enigmatic role of Mallikajaan in Heeramandi. While she continues to reign as a leading lady in Bollywood, there was a point in her life when she was mostly concentrating on her health. She was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2012 and underwent treatment in New York.
Delving deeper, Manisha noted that she realized that the things that she thought were most valuable held no importance. “I feel it teaches you a lot. A lot of frills are taken off and the reality comes in. You change. You realize the things you had valued are no longer important. What matters are solid, real, and authentic connections,” she said.
Manisha also quipped that she understood the importance of strong bonds while going through treatment. “People may or may not stand with you in your tough times. So, make your bonds with real people stronger. Be there for them. Also, forgive and move on. I have done that. I made peace. I was immature to expect some people to be there. Today, I realize, it is tough to be with someone when you think they are dying. Somewhere, it reminds them of our mortality. People like to be in their happy space because they are also going through struggles themselves,” the Heeramandi actress noted.
Watch the entire episode of In The Ring With Filmfare with Manisha Koirala: