Manisha Koirala reacts to being called Madhuri Dixit’s lookalike back then, ‘Wasn’t flattered’
In the film industry, comparisons often happen between two actors. Whether it’s an actress or an actor, many top stars have been dealt with some or the other kind of comparisons in their career. Sometimes, people talk about the resemblance between two stars. During the 90s, it happened with Manisha Koirala and Madhuri Dixit. When she debuted in the film Saudagar in 1991, some people used to call her Madhuri’s lookalike.
Manisha Koirala on being called Madhuri Dixit’s Lookalike
Now, after three decades, Manisha Koirala was asked about these comparisons and claims. In an interview with ANI, the Dil Se star said that back then she was called Madhuri Dixit’s lookalike; she was not flattered. However, that’s not the case anymore. Koirala praised Dixit and called her beautiful and graceful. Manisha stated that she loves the Devdas actress and felt it was quite an honour to be called her lookalike.
Further in this entertainment news, Manisha Koirala opened up on working with Madhuri Dixit in the 2001 movie Lajja. The actress said, “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.” The song Badi Mushkil from the movie is one of the most loved Hindi dance numbers. Both Madhuri and Manisha look stunning in the video.
The 1942: A Love Story star further praised Madhuri for recommending her name for the movie. The Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 actress saw Manisha in Rakesh Shrestha’s photoshoot and told Subhash Ghai about the same. ‘That’s how Subhash Ji called for my photograph from Rakesh Shrestha,” revealed Manisha.
Meanwhile, on the work front, Manisha Koirala was last seen in the Netflix series Heeramandi this year. She reunited with Sanjay Leela Bhansali after almost three decades. The series is renewed for the next season.
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