Manisha Koirala Recalls The ‘Most Challenging’ 12 Hour Long Fountain Scene in Heeramandi:’Beyond Exhaustion’
Manisha Koirala remembered spending almost twelve hours immerse in a fountain for a scene in Heeramandi. The actress penned a lengthy letter detailing her experience from battling illness to filming SLB's show.
Manisha Koirala is enjoying the praise she received for her role as Mallikajaan in Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar. She spoke about her experience working on Sanjay Leela Bhansali‘s show and what all it demanded through an Instagram post. The actor talked about difficulties encountered during the Heeramandi filming and expressed her gratitude for being a part of the production. She claimed that she had concerns right before she started filming due to her busy schedule. Manisha remembered one sequence in particular that required her to spend nearly twelve hours in a water fountain. Yes, you read that right. Scroll down to read more.
Taking to her Instagram, Manisha penned an elaborate note that read, “I could never have imagined that after cancer and turning 50, my life would flower into this other phase.” Listing the two reasons, she recalled enduring 12 hours of dirty water immersion and persevering through it all. She added that Heeramandi was one major turning point in her life. The star expressed her happiness, saying she is free from doing little parts.
“1. Heeramandi has been a significant milestone. As a 53-year-old actor who has bagged an important role in a high-profile web series, I am overjoyed that I’m not stuck playing insignificant peripheral roles, thanks to OTT platforms and changing audience profiles. Finally, female actors, technicians, and other professionals have started getting the long overdue and well-deserved good quality of work and respect in a professional environment. I am fortunate to be a part of this evolving era, ” added Manisha.
Heeramandi actor continued, “2. Today, when I am receiving so many accolades, I can’t help but remember the doubts and anxiety that plagued me when I was about to start shooting. Still recovering from the dreaded C, would my body be strong enough to deal with the intense shooting schedules, heavy costumes, and jewelry, and perform a role requiring so much nuance and effortless effort?”
“The fountain sequence proved the most physically challenging. It required me to be immersed in a water fountain for over 12 hours. That tested my resilience! Even though Sanjay had thoughtfully ensured that the water was warm and clean, over the hours, the water turned muddy, (because my team members, the Cinematographer, and the art director’s team were getting into the water to work around the scene.) Every single pore in my body was soaked in that muddy water. Even though I was beyond exhaustion by the end of the shoot, I felt a deep happiness within my heart. My body had taken the stress and remained resilient. I knew I had passed a critical physical test, ” concluded the caption.
Manisha Koirala’s ‘Most Challenge’ Scene in Heeramandi
Manisha Koirala’s fans dropped hearts, heart-eyes and fire emojis in the comment section.
Preity Zinta’s Sweetest Note For Manisha Koirala
Manisha Koirala’s post received immense love from her fans and followers. However, it was Preity Zinta’s comment that took us by surprise. She wrote, “I love you Manisha I saw the show for you & you killed it. You are such a powerhouse of talent & an even better human being. I will never forget how lovely, welcoming & generous you were to me in Dil Se. Thanks to you I started my film journey on such a positive note. You never made me feel I was working with a superstar & nurtured me on the shoot – always smiling, accommodating & ready for rehearsal & suggestions. You will always be Hero on & off camera. More power to you always.”
For the unversed, Preity made her acting debut in a supporting capacity with Shah Rukh Khan and Manisha in the major parts of ‘Dil Se.’ Preity was awarded the Filmfare prize for Best Female Debut for the 1998 film, directed by Mani Ratnam.
Filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali made his OTT debut with the epic serial Heeramandi. Manisha Koirala, Sonakshi Sinha, Aditi Rao Hydari, Richa Chadha, Shekhar Suman, Adhyayan Suman, and Fardeen Khan are among the series’ excellent star cast members who play important parts. The historical drama is currently streaming on Netflix.
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