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    Manisha Koirala

    Saudagar, Bombay, 1942: A Love Story, Dil Se, Agni Sakshi, cancer survivor

    🎨 Colour: Black💎 Stone: Blue Sapphire (Neelam)📅 Day: Saturday🔢 Number: 8, 17, 26🧭 Direction: West⚙️ Metal: Iron🃏 Tarot: Strength

    With the Sun in Leo (Western) and the Moon in Makara (Vedic Rashi), Manisha Koirala combines the fire energy of Leo with the prithvi (earth) depth of Makara, ruled by Shani (शनि). Their Life Path 5 — the The Adventurer — guided by Mercury, brings free-spirited, versatile, curious, and adaptable. seekers of to everything they do.

    About Manisha Koirala

    Manisha Koirala is an acclaimed Nepalese actress renowned for her prominent contributions to Indian cinema, particularly her award-winning performances across diverse commercial and parallel cinematic movements. Born into Nepal’s prominent political Koirala family in Kathmandu, she initially aimed to study medicine before pursuing a career in modelling and acting. She gained widespread recognition in 1994 with Vidhu Vinod Chopra’s patriotic romance *1942: A Love Story*, which established her leading-lady status. Koirala subsequently earned critical acclaim and Filmfare Critics Awards for her poignant roles in Mani Ratnam’s political drama *Bombay* and Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s directorial debut *Khamoshi: The Musical*. Her striking intensity further anchored Ratnam’s acclaimed 1998 romantic thriller *Dil Se..*, opposite Shah Rukh Khan. After triumphing over ovarian cancer in 2014, she made a triumphant creative resurgence with projects like Netflix’s *Lust Stories* and the epic period series *Heeramandi*. Koirala stands as an inspiring symbol of artistic versatility and personal resilience, leaving an enduring cultural impact as one of Indian cinema’s most formidable dramatic talents.

    Based on publicly available information.

    Manisha Koirala — Birthday & Personal Facts

    Full NameManisha Koirala
    ProfessionActress
    NationalityIndian
    Date of BirthAugust 16, 1970
    Age56 years old
    Chinese Zodiac🐕 Metal Dog
    Sun sign (Western)♌ Leo
    Moon sign (Rashi)Makara
    NakshatraUttara Ashadha, Shravana or Dhanishtha (depends on birth time)
    Life Path Number5 — The Adventurer
    🌙Vedic birth chart & birth timeBirth time: not on record

    A genuine Vedic Kundli for Manisha Koirala would need their exact birth time and place, and those are not in the public record. The Ascendant (Lagna), house placements, Nakshatra and Dasha timeline all change with just a few minutes' difference — so we don't invent a time or quietly default to noon. This profile therefore shows only what the birth date can honestly support: Sun sign, Moon sign (Rashi), Chinese zodiac and Life Path.

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    🎂 Birthday RarityVery Common
    15celebrities share this birthday

    15 famous celebrities and notable people in our database were born on August 16. That makes it a very common birthday.

    Rarity percentile: 4%

    Astrological Profile

    Leo ♌ — The Fire Sign

    Leo is the most magnetic sign of the zodiac. Ruled by the Sun, they radiate warmth, confidence, and creativity. Their generosity is legendary and their presence commands every room they enter.

    Strengths

    CreativePassionateGenerousWarm-heartedHumorous

    Challenges

    ArrogantStubbornSelf-centredInflexibleLazy
    Lucky Colour
    Gold
    Lucky Stone
    Ruby
    Lucky Day
    Sunday
    Lucky Numbers
    1, 3, 10
    🃏 Tarot Card: Strength
    Inner courage, patience, and mastery of raw instinct

    Compatibility

    ✓ Aries✓ Sagittarius✓ Gemini
    ✗ Taurus✗ Scorpio

    Career: Born performers who excel in entertainment, politics, and leadership. Their charisma and natural authority make them compelling leaders and inspiring role models.

    Manisha Koirala's Age on Other Planets

    PlanetAge (planet years)Orbit (Earth years)
    ☿ Mercury2330.2
    ♀ Venus910.6
    ♂ Mars291.9
    ♃ Jupiter411.9
    ♄ Saturn129.4
    ♅ Uranus084
    ♆ Neptune0164.8

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    Frequently Asked Questions About Manisha Koirala

    When is Manisha Koirala's birthday?

    Manisha Koirala was born on August 16, 1970.

    How old is Manisha Koirala?

    Manisha Koirala is 56 years old.

    What is Manisha Koirala's zodiac sign?

    Manisha Koirala's Western zodiac (Sun) sign is Leo (Jul 23 – Aug 22), an element of Fire ruled by Sun.

    What is Manisha Koirala's Moon sign (Rashi)?

    Manisha Koirala's Moon sign (Vedic Rashi) is Makara: the sidereal Moon stayed in Makara for the whole of August 16, 1970, so it does not depend on the birth time. This is different from the Western Sun sign (Leo).

    What is Manisha Koirala's Chinese zodiac sign?

    Manisha Koirala was born in the Year of the Dog (Metal Dog) — Loyal, honest, amiable, kind.

    What is Manisha Koirala known for?

    Manisha Koirala is an Indian actress known for: Saudagar, Bombay, 1942: A Love Story, Dil Se, Agni Sakshi, cancer survivor

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