Manisha Koirala Is Older, Wiser and Determined Star Has Battled Issues in Personal Life and Cancer; Now Not Looking for Romance
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B-4 | Friday, June 15, 2018 BOLLYWOOD www.WeeklyVoice.com Manisha Koirala Is Older, Wiser And Determined Star Has Battled Issues In Personal Life and Cancer; Now Not Looking For Romance MUMBAI: Actress Manisha way. Like me, he too has gone Koirala, who will soon be seen through a lot in life. We have done playing Nargis in the late legend- ilms like Feroz Khan’s ‘Yalgaar’ ary actressson Sanjay Dutts biop- together. In fact, the other day, we ic “Sanju”, says she is no longer were missing Feroz Khan saab’s looking for romantic love. presence in our midst. There was “Maybe the man-woman love no one quite like him.” is not destined to happen for me. Manisha feels the work that Fine. I’d rather accept this sad she does now will relect her- in truth of my life rather than fall ner world.“I can’t just be doing into the wrong relationship again. all the ilms that come my way. I won’t allow any man to bring There’s no urge to simply keep me down, ever. doing ilms to work. There is so “Whether it is my career or much more to do, so many goals my personal life, I can’t afford to and dreams.” make wrong moves at this stage She is currently working on when God has given me a second her memoir.“That is 80 per cent chance,” said Manisha, who was complete. I am co-authoring my pulled out of the jaws of death experiences with a professional when she was detected with can- writer as I am not a professional cer. writer. I needed someone to for- “My world fell apart. But then mulate and organise my thoughts. the experience made me so much her being. Just looking like her, was released. Unfortunately, she nam (‘Bombay’ and ‘Dil Se..’), Hopefully, the book will motivate wiser and tolerant. It takes a life- or combing my hair the way she passed away before ‘Rocky’ was or Vidhu Vinod Chopra (‘1942: A cancer survivors and those who threatening experience to make did, is not enough. released. This really broke him.” Love Story’), who is the producer feel they have reached the end of you realise the true value of life,” “I had to understand her spirit, Clarifying on her ‘brief role’ of ‘Sanju’.” their world. added the wiser, older, but still her soul. Just how much I’ve suc- in “Sanju”, Manisha said: “What Manisha has signed one more “Every end is a new beginning. breathtakingly beautiful Mani- ceeded, we will soon know.” I meant was, perhaps all the fe- ilm. “It’s called ‘Prasthanam’ Today I feel I am starting all over sha. Signiicantly, she plays aManisha says she now spends male actors have less to do than and it’s a remake of the hit South again in life.” cancer patient in “Sanju”. a lot of time doing her home- Ranbir Kapoor in ‘Sanju’. Ranbir Indian ilm. Sanjay is my co-star. Adopting a child is also on She says it wasn’t easy. work for her roles. “This is new Kapoor plays Sanjay Dutt and the Though my role is secondary, it the cards.“But not right away. “To live through the pain, to me. I’ve always been a spon- ilm is about him. is very strong and makes a differ- Not when I am so busy. I will trauma and suffering again... It taneous actor. But for ‘Sanju’, I “I wanted to work with director ence to the plot. At this juncture bring home that child only when required a lot of inner strength to did a lot of research on Nargisji. Rajkumar Hirani. I’ve been fortu- in my career, I won’t just stand I know I can give or him all my play Nargisji. But inally it was The ilm focuses on Nargis the nate to work with some of the best around doing nothing.” time. There is no point in becom- all worth it, because Nargis was doting mother who wanted to ilmmakers in the country -- be it She enjoys the process of ing a mother when your other du- such an iconic igure. I’ve tried to protect her son from the truth Sanjay Leela Bhansali (‘Kham- catching up with a co-star. ties in life pull you away in other capture her essence, the core of about her health until his irst ilmoshi: The Musical’), Mani Rat- “Sanjay and I go back a long directions.” Bharti Singh Wanted To Be Dancer I’m Now An Old Horse Of MUMBAI: Comedienne Bharti Singh everyone from different age groups are says she aspired to be a dancer. Bharti had coming together to show and relive their shot an episode for the show “Dance Dee- passion,” Bharti said. “I appreciate the en- wane”, which has actress Madhuri Dixit as thusiasm and the energy that I got to see Bollywood: John Abraham one of the judges. here.” The dance show offers those who “I really wanted to be a dancer in my are extremely passionate about dance a MUMBAI: Actor-producer John Abra- life. Dancing has always been my passion. platform to showcase their talent. “Dance ham, who has been appreciated for his new It feels great to see such a show where Dewaane” is aired on Colors channel. release “Parmanu - The Story of Pokhran”, feels he has become an old horse of the ilm industry when it comes to taking Chatkara Maar-ke! praise and criticism in his stride. John spoke to the media at a success par- ty for the ilm here on Tuesday along with director Abhishek Sharma. The actor’s ca- reer spans over 15 years and he has worked in almost 45 movies in Bollywood. Talking about the industry, audience and media’s changing perception on the ups and downs in his career, John said: “See Authentic Indian taste it’s cyclical. If your one ilm does good, comes from the street then people laud you for it and you get a Crispy Tikki Chaat, mouthwatering Gol bouquet of lowers for it and if your ilm and content-driven ilm but it’s too early Gappas; Vada Paos, Kachoris, Bhel Puri doesn’t do well, then you also get brickbats to talk about our chances of winning a Na- or delectable Chicken Tikka Burgers, for it. tional Award. We are not over-conident Faluda - India’s street food will always “So I think I have become an old horse people. We think we will deserve whatever tingle your taste buds. in this industry. Now I understand what the jury will decide for our ilm but at the Come to Chatpatta Chowk ... works for the ilm and what runs in thesame time I think people loved the ilm and we will take you on a delightful mind of people.” that is important for us.” tour of the colourful streets Generally, ilms made on issues of na- John and Akshay Kumar share a really of old India for you to savour tional interest get noticed, and John’s “Par- close bond with each other. They have an array of bursting avours manu - The Story of Pokhran” is based on earlier worked in “Garam Masala”, “Desi ...chatkara marke! the nuclear tests conducted at Pokhran in Boyz”, “Housefull 2” and “Dishoom” to- Timings : 11.00 am till 10.00pm ( Monday till Thursday) 1998. Asked if he is expecting a National gether. But on this Independence Day, Ak- Weekends: 11.00am till 1.00am ( Friday till Sunday) Award for his ilm, he said: “We hope we shay’s “Gold” and John’s “Satyamev Jay- make it to the National Awards. I think it ate” will clash with each other. 7454 Airport Road, Tel: 905-405-1100 will be well deserved on the part of our di- “I love him and I have always wished the Missisuaga, L4T 2H5 [email protected] rector, Abhishek Sharma. best for him and I am sure he also wants www.chatpattachowk.ca “It’s a good, commercial, entertaining best for me.” Prabhudeva Begins Shoot For Next Film CHENNAI: Choreographer- actor-ilmmaker Prabhudheva has started shooting for his next yet untitled ilm in which he will sport a police uniform for the irst time. “Prabhudheva in khaki. Shoot- ing starts today. Really looking forward to this,” Prabhudheva tweeted on Monday. The ilm is directed by AC Mugil, a former associate of the “Mercury” actor in his directorial ventures “Pokkiri” and “Villu”. Prabhudheva will also be seen in the Tamil ilm “Charlie Chap- lin 2” along with actress Adah Sharma. He also has “Yung Mung Sung”, “Gulebhakavali” and “Khamoshi” in his kitty. He ventured into direction with the 2005 Telugu ilm ‘Nuvvostan- ante Nenoddantana’ He went on to make proitable ilms such as Pokkiri (2007), Wanted (2009), Rowdy Rathore (2012) and Singh is Bling (2015)..