• Manisha Koirala was often compared to Madhuri Dixit.
• Manisha shared her thoughts on this early comparison.
• She revealed that the comparison did not flatter her initially.

Manisha Koirala, who made her Bollywood debut in Subhash Ghai’s Saudagar (1991), was often compared to Madhuri Dixit, with many calling her a lookalike of the legendary actress.

In a candid interview with ANI, Manisha shared her thoughts on this early comparison, saying, “Honestly, those days, I wasn’t flattered. But today, I am. Because she is so beautiful. She is so graceful. And not only that, she is a wonderful woman. As a person, I just love her. And it was quite an honour.”

Early in her career, Manisha was a self-described “rebel,” wanting to carve her own path. However, her perspective on Madhuri changed when they worked together in Lajja (2001). “By then, I had also matured. My eyes had opened and I was seeing, my goodness, such a humble person. Super talented and so beautiful,” she said.

Manisha also revealed that Madhuri played a crucial role in her Bollywood debut. “She had recommended my name… She had actually told Subhash Ji that I’ve seen one girl, ‘You should see her for Saudagar’,” she shared.

Reflecting on her debut, Manisha said, “Saudagar was a good experience. I was too young, too naive… I was very scared. I wanted to keep everybody at a distance.”

Manisha’s recent project, Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar, marked her return to the screen, while Madhuri continues to shine in films like Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3.

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