Manisha Koirala is set to appear in a new film after a gap of 2 years since her performance in the series Heeramandi. Her role in the show was well received, and many had been waiting for news about her next project. Now, recent updates suggest that she has signed a new film titled Raazdar, which is being backed by Arbaaz Khan.
As per a Bollywood Hungama source, “Manisha Koirala’s stint in Heeramandi was quite loved, and she was flooded with offers. However, the actress was clear that she wanted to only take up author-backed roles and work with like-minded people. She was in advanced talks for a film featuring a young actor, but it didn’t materialize; the film was also shelved later. Meanwhile, Raazdar came her way, and it ticked all the boxes for her. That’s how she signed the film.”
Reports indicate that Raazdar has already begun production earlier this year. The team first completed a 25 day shooting schedule in Bhopal and then moved to Mumbai for another 10 day schedule. The film features Manisha Koirala alongside Arbaaz Khan and Bhuvan Arora, who is known for his work in Farzi. Bhuvan confirmed his involvement and said, “I was working with Arbaaz Khan (in Raazdar), and he also guided me on how to make it easier for the mother, which is the top priority.”
Manisha Koirala began her film career with Saudagar, directed by Subhash Ghai. Over the years, she appeared in several well known films such as 1942: A Love Story, Bombay, Dil Se, Khamoshi: The Musical, and Mann. Even though some of her early films did not do well commercially, she became known for her strong acting skills.
In 2012, she was diagnosed with stage four ovarian cancer and stepped away from films for treatment. She received care at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York and was declared cancer free in 2013. After taking a break for 5 years, she returned to acting with films like Dear Maya, Lust Stories, and Sanju, which were appreciated by both audiences and critics.
Her upcoming film Raazdar marks another step in her ongoing acting career.