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Manisha Koirala: Battling Cancer and Isolation
6 Sep
Summary
- Manisha Koirala battled stage IV ovarian cancer and loneliness.
- She described her cancer journey as a dark, lonely experience.
- Koirala also supports Gen Z's involvement in political activism.
Actress Manisha Koirala, recently seen in Heeramandi, has opened up about the profound loneliness she experienced while undergoing treatment for stage IV ovarian cancer. Diagnosed in 2012, Koirala underwent an 11-hour surgery and chemotherapy, eventually overcoming the disease in 2013. She recounted how the nighttime brought feelings of isolation, making her feel as though she was dying.
Koirala also discussed the social challenges, noting that even in crowded Bollywood parties, a sense of loneliness persisted during that difficult period. In addition to her personal health battle, Koirala recently spoke at the NDTV World Anvishka Summit in Kathmandu. There, she voiced her support for Gen Z's engagement in politics, commending their efforts against corruption and their participation in recent protests in Nepal and India.
