- By Srishti Pandey
- Sat, 11 May 2024 05:34 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Manisha Koirala, the acclaimed actor and cancer survivor, recently shared her struggles while filming for the Netflix India Original series, Heeramandi. Despite receiving mixed reviews, her portrayal of Mallikajan, a courtesan, has been widely praised.
In a conversation with NDTV, Manisha revealed that shooting for the Sanjay Leela Bhansali-directed series had a profound impact on her health. "Impacted by cancer, I know how body and mind are intertwined. They are dependable. Even now sometimes I work in depression," she said.
Manisha candidly spoke about her experience, saying, "Honestly speaking, when I was doing Heeramandi, it consumed me so much, my mood swings… And I was just like ‘Sail through this phase. Once this is out, focus on your health.' I wasn’t sure if I would be able to do it or if my body would take it. The makers were understanding. After 12 hours of shooting, we would stop. Sanjay understood my fear and anxiety and worked on them.”
Reflecting on her journey, Manisha expressed gratitude for her life, career, and the second chance she received after battling cancer. She emphasized the importance of time, acknowledging the highs and lows that life has brought her way. "Life has been a good teacher with all its highs and lows, and I understand the value of time more intensely now," she added.
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Heeramandi is a historical drama set against the backdrop of the Indian independence movement in the 1920s-40s. The series delves into the power dynamics between the courtesans of Heeramandi, the Nawabs of Lahore, and the British officers during the colonial era. The show features a stellar cast including Sonakshi Sinha, Richa Chadha, Aditi Rao Hydari and Sharmin Segal. Heeramandi is available for streaming on Netflix India.