Working with Mani Ratnam, she delivered one of her most critically acclaimed performances as Shaila Bano, a role that won her the Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actress.
Her massive Bollywood debut directed by Subhash Ghai, where she held her own alongside legends Dilip Kumar and Raaj Kumar.
This film established her as the "quintessential beauty" of the 90s. Her portrayal of Rajeshwari Pathak remains iconic. Working with Mani Ratnam, she delivered one of
A sensitive portrayal of a woman torn between her personal ambitions and motherhood.
A nuanced performance in the Netflix anthology that brought her to the digital age. Her portrayal of Rajeshwari Pathak remains iconic
In the 2000s and beyond, Manisha transitioned into more complex, character-driven roles:
Her grand return to the big screen after a hiatus, playing a lonely woman in search of love. In the 2000s and beyond, Manisha transitioned into
A powerful social drama where she anchored an ensemble cast focusing on women's rights.