Interesting interview. I wish Manisha did it instead of overrrated Karishma. What do you think? 
https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/when-manisha-koirala-said-no-to-dil-toh-pagal-hai-5505500/amp/1
Interesting interview. I wish Manisha did it instead of overrrated Karishma. What do you think? 
https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/when-manisha-koirala-said-no-to-dil-toh-pagal-hai-5505500/amp/1
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Manisha is the better actress. Much better actress. But it was not a great role. Nor was it a great performance to be honest. It was one overrated performance by an extremely overrated actress. IMO I found Manisha prettier then Karisma too, in their primes. That might be a controversial statement.
Her looks were different. And her smile was to die for


Why did Manisha Koirala refuse DTPH?
"I was pitted against Madhuri [Dixit] ji , and I got scared. I backed out of that project."
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manisha was so beautiful in her young days, loved seeing her smile in songs. I don't remember watching her movies, I don't think I have seen them but she had the most beautiful smile.
on topic, it seems like this role was rejected by many actresses. Kajol rejected the role. I am glad over acting juhi rejected the role. Urmila shot one day for the film and walked out of the film. It was reported that many actresses rejected the role because they were scared of the dance off between madhuri and them.
Originally posted by: DobbyDeol
Why did Manisha Koirala refuse DTPH?
"I was pitted against Madhuri [Dixit] ji , and I got scared. I backed out of that project."
Thats why I like Manisha..only one to admit the real reason..rest all make excuses..(i believe this role was offered to many other actresses)
OT: No. Karisma really did well. Why are we forgetting that this was a dance based movie and Nisha was a dancer. Karisma nailed le gayi le gayi and dance off..Would Manisha with her two left feet looked convincing as a solid dancer who is a better dancer than THE madhuri dixit in the movie? I am surprised it was even offered to her at the 1st place.
Originally posted by: cougarTown
OT: No. Karisma really did well. Why are we forgetting that this was a dance based movie and Nisha was a dancer. Karisma nailed le gayi le gayi and dance off..Would Manisha with her two left feet looked convincing as a solid dancer who is a better dance than THE madhuri dixit in the movie? I am surprised it was even offered to her at the 1st place.
@ B 
Urmila could have been perfect for the role
It seldomly happens that I would prefer to 'see' another actor/actress in a role I find well-done. So, it is an interesting info about the casting of DTPH, but that's it.
Originally posted by: Grumpydwarf24
Manish is the better actress. Much better actress. But it was not a great role. Nor was it a great performance to be honest. It was one overrated performance by an extremely overrated actress. IMO I found Manish in their primes prettier then Karisma too. That might be a controversial statement.
Malhotra?
We all have seen the trailer the best funny/cheeky 1 liners are gone to Shahid Kriti mainly, Rashmika hardly had anything to offer in trailer....
Off the top of my head: Breakup with Ranbir ,she doubled down on KWK, called him a playboy/player, then played victim afterwards. Even now, she...
We have yet to see a Big Blockbuster from her, she is in news for all the wrong reasons. Her Attitude problem has swept away all the work coming...
Bonafide A list actress in India but she has been the least exposed one in the west out of all A listers..never seen her on international...
https://x.com/imrizwankhan786/status/2053446419487330458
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