Manisha Koirala - Beauty is a gift of God
What made you take up the role of a sex worker in Market?
Nepal, the country from where I come, is a poor one. Often girls there are conned into prostitution by the lure of money. I happened to visit Maitri Nepal, a rehabilitation home for destitute women. After interacting with them in my own small way, I know exactly what they have gone through.
Working with other NGOs too helped me realise the plight of these women. I have also read a lot of data on them. I have seen documentaries and have also met girls in rehabilitation centres in Mumbai, Kolkata and Delhi and bonded with them.
So, when the script of Market came along, I decided to take it up.
Are you intending to work in your own production?
As a producer my dreams and priorities are different from that of an actress. For instance, as an actress I would have preferred to play Sushmita Sen's role in Paisa Vasool, but as a producer I feel that she is more apt for it.
As an actress I am excited about playing the role of Indira Gandhi in N.Chandra's film. If I can convey even 90 per cent of her charisma and personality, I'd be happy.
How have you been preparing for your role as Mrs. Indira Gandhi?
I have been reading books on her. I will also be watching footage filmed on her, which runs into nearly 300 hours. I will definitely be imbibing the most prominent aspects of her body language and nuances.
Your love life has not been the best but you still seem to believe in the concept of love and happy ever afters? What makes you have such a belief?
I have gone through a lot of frustration and bitterness. I go through as much pain as anybody else. I am not superhuman. But I try to concentrate on the positive aspects of a relationship. I don't run away from problems. No human being can escape humiliation and suffering. Life is full of problems. But fighting back is the best way to deal with them. I feel everyone deserves happiness and one must aim for it.
I once told a saint that I wanted to be happy. He said, 'Suffering is the only answer.' I may be down for a while, but I won't dwell on suffering. I believe in looking for the light at the end of the tunnel.
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How do you react to your good looks?
Earlier, I was callous towards my looks. I was bored of listening to how pretty I was. I felt I owed it to God's grace and to my parents. Mera kuch lena dena nahin hai (I have not in any way contributed to it). But, of late, I have realised that beauty is a gift one has to care for and preserve. But I am not obsessed with it. I know that with time beauty will deteriorate and then one has to age gracefully.
