Manisha Koirala: Don't let fear or judgment of others make you small
Mumbai, June 13
Actress Manisha Koirala has shared a note on embracing every age, size and stage of life to live happily and not get bogged down by the opinions of others.
Talking about not letting fear of others' opinions holding her back, Manisha first posted a glamorous glimpse of herself walking on the beach with crystal blue water dressed in a leopard print monokini.
"Whatever your size, whatever your age, whatever stage of life you're in-take the trip. Walk the beach. Wear the swimsuit. Take the photo," Manisha wrote.
"Feel the sun on your skin and the sand beneath your feet. Don't let fear-or the judgment of others-make you small. You deserve to experience life fully, exactly as you are," added Manisha, who has been tagged as one of the most beautiful actresses of her times.
Born in Nepal, Manisha's latest work includes the digital series Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar, a period drama television series released in 2024 by filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali.
Manisha was joined by names such as Aditi Rao Hydari, Richa Chadha, Sanjeeda Sheikh,Sonakshi Sinha, Sharmin Segal, Shekhar Suman, Adhyayan Suman and Taha Shah Badussha.
The series was set in Lahore's Heera Mandi, a red light district, at the time of Indian independence movement. It featured the lives of tawaifs intersecting with the political and personal struggles under British colonial rule.
Before Heeramandi, the actress' major big screen outing was in Rohit Dhawan's Shehzada starring Kartik Aaryan. The actress was seen playing Kartik's mother in the film, which was a remake of the Telugu film Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo.
The film also had Kriti Sanon, Paresh Rawal, Manisha Koirala and Ronit Roy.
The 54-year-old actress is one of the most popular and highest-paid actresses of her time. She made her acting debut with the Nepali film Pheri Bhetaula in 1989, and later debuted in Indian cinema with the Hindi drama Saudagar in 1991.
— IANS
Reader Comments
While I appreciate the sentiment, wearing a leopard print monokini at 54 might be too bold for our conservative society. But she's right - we shouldn't let others' opinions dictate our happiness. Each to their own.
Manisha has always been classy! From 'Bombay' to 'Heeramandi', she's aged gracefully. This message is needed for our generation where everyone's busy judging others on social media. Live and let live! 🌟
Love this! As a 40-something woman in India, I've faced so much scrutiny for my choices - from clothes to career. Manisha is right - we deserve to enjoy life without fear. Time to book that beach trip! 🏖️
She's absolutely right. In India, we're conditioned to seek validation from relatives, neighbours, random aunties... But life is too short for that. Manisha's journey from battling cancer to embracing her body is truly inspiring. Respect! 🙌
Okay but let's be real - not everyone can afford such glamorous beach trips or feel comfortable in a monokini. The message is nice but feels a bit tone-deaf for the average Indian woman who has bigger struggles than 'fear of judgment'.
M Michael C