Manisha Koirala played the role of Shaila Banu in the 1995 film Bombay. Recently, during an interview, he shared an incident related to this character. Manisha said that initially she had a lot of doubts about playing this character. Many people were telling her that she might be typecast playing the role of a mother. However, a piece of advice changed his perspective and he decided to take up the role.
Speaking to ANI, Manisha Koirala said, 'I was a bit naive when I was offered the film 'Bombay'. People around me were telling me not to take up the role, as I had to play the role of a mother of two children. He was afraid that if I played the role of a mother, I would not get heroine roles.
Manisha said, 'During this time, cinematographer Ashok Mehta advised me to learn about Mani Ratnam's work and not miss this great opportunity at any cost, as working with Mani Ratnam could prove to be a great opportunity.
Manisha Koirala said, 'When I met Mani sir, his understanding, humility and creative style inspired me a lot. After this, I also liked the message of the film, which was about unity and being together like a family. During the look test, I realized that they are making something special and different.
Talking to India Today, Manisha said, 'Learned a lot by working with Mani sir. His way of taking shots and his experiments are quite different. He is the master. And I thank Ashok Ji, who showed me the right path by scolding me.
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