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I don't blame them: Manisha Koirala

Manisha Koirala, who is now in remission says she understand why filmmakers are hesitant to cast her

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Born again, after a near-brush with death, Manisha Koirala is filled with hope for her new life her new goals, and her determination to not mess up her life and career a second time.

Manisha who has worked with the best of director from Sanjay Leela Bhansali to Mani Ratnam is now looking to rebuild her career. Tragically she's a victim of a perception that her illness may not be cured completely.
Says Manisha, "You see, when one goes through something as life-changing as cancer everyone around becomes wary , guarded and sceptical… 'Is she really well? Maybe she's hiding something.' I don't blame them. They feel if I am not well their films would suffer. These are the unspoken realities of life."

She had it all once, name fame beauty and talent. She admits she threw it all away. "I guess it was a self-destructive streak within me. I was confused with my life. But after what I've gone through I'm determined to never repeat the same mistakes again. Even if I have to sit and home and not work I won't do mediocre films."

The ethereal beauty from Khamoshi The Musical and Dil Se won't compromise on her work any more. "I am not giving into the temptation of easy money. I've producers coming to me with pots of money telling me 'London mein shooting hai.' There are many temptations. But the question I ask myself are, are they worth my while as an actor? The answer is a big no."

Manisha has signed a Kannada-Tamil film anda Hindi film. She says, "It is directed by A M R Ramesh. My co-star is Arjun Sarja.Arjun and I had worked together before. There are four protagonist in the film. I really thought this was a good balance of the artistic and the commercial. I've also okayed a Hindi film with Raj Kumar Santoshi. That's it for now."

She holds no grudges against the entertainment industry for being cautious about her health. "I completely understand the skepticism. But I'd like to say this. If I've been honest enough while I've been unwell why would I be dishonest when I am well? I've gone through enough. I don't need any more uncertainty in my life."

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