Because I don't know when the directors and producers are ready to make an announcement. But there are three films whose script I have okayed.

I am meeting two more directors, I am okaying those scripts as well," Manisha told reporters here last night. "This year I will be working (on these films), so next year would be a kind of comeback," she said.

The 42-year-old Nepali-Indian actress made her acting debut in Bollywood with Subhash Ghai's Saudagar (1991), which was a huge hit. After years of success, she was later seen in several low-budget films like Paisa Vasool (2004), Sirf (2008) and a few others, which were box office dud.

Recently, it was reported that Madhur Bhandarkar's much-awaited film Heroine is inspired by Manisha's life. Bhandarkar has, however, denied such reports.

When asked Manisha about the same, she said, "I hope he knows me well to make a movie on me." Manisha was here to see filmmaker Vidhu Vinod Chopra's blockbuster Parinda (1989).

"He is one of the finest directors we have today. I was fortunate to work with him in 1942: A love Story ," the award-winning actress said.

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Because I don't know when the directors and producers are ready to make an announcement. But there are three films whose script I have okayed.

I am meeting two more directors, I am okaying those scripts as well," Manisha told reporters here last night. "This year I will be working (on these films), so next year would be a kind of comeback," she said.

The 42-year-old Nepali-Indian actress made her acting debut in Bollywood with Subhash Ghai's Saudagar (1991), which was a huge hit. After years of success, she was later seen in several low-budget films like Paisa Vasool (2004), Sirf (2008) and a few others, which were box office dud.

Recently, it was reported that Madhur Bhandarkar's much-awaited film Heroine is inspired by Manisha's life. Bhandarkar has, however, denied such reports.

When asked Manisha about the same, she said, "I hope he knows me well to make a movie on me." Manisha was here to see filmmaker Vidhu Vinod Chopra's blockbuster Parinda (1989).

"He is one of the finest directors we have today. I was fortunate to work with him in 1942: A love Story ," the award-winning actress said.

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Now, reliable sources say that Madhur Bhandarkar's 'Heroine', starring Kareena Kapoor , is reportedly inspired by the ups and downs in Manisha's personal and professional life. Madhur, however, denies drawing inspiration from Manisha's life.

"No, my film is not based on anyone in particular." The National Award-winning filmmaker known for borrowing heavily from real life says, "I've been asked whether it is based on the life of Marilyn Monroe and many others.

'Heroine' takes nothing out of any particular actor's life." (less)

Because I don't know when the directors and producers are ready to make an announcement. But there are three films whose script I have okayed.

I am meeting two more directors, I am okaying those scripts as well," Manisha told reporters in Mumbai. "This year I will be working (on these films).

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so next year would be a kind of comeback," she said. The 42-year-old Nepali-Indian actress made her acting debut in Bollywood with Subhash Ghai's 'Saudagar' (1991), which was a huge hit.

After years of success, she was later seen in several low-budget films like 'Paisa Vasool' (2004), 'Sirf' (2008) and a few others, which were box office dud. Recently, it was reported that Madhur Bhandarkar's much-awaited film 'Heroine' is inspired by Manisha's life.

Bhandarkar has, however, denied such reports. When asked Manisha about the same, she said, "I hope he knows me well to make a movie on me.

" Manisha was here to see filmmaker Vidhu Vinod Chopra's blockbuster 'Parinda' (1989). "He is one of the finest directors we have today.

I was fortunate to work with him in '1942: A love Story'," the award-winning actress said (less)

Now, reliable sources say that Madhur Bhandarkar’s ‘Heroine’, starring Kareena Kapoor, is reportedly inspired by the ups and downs in Manisha’s personal and professional life. Madhur, however, denies drawing inspiration from Manisha’s life.

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I am sure the audiences will love this song. This film Heroine will be a different sort of film for Kareena Kapoor," Bhandarkar told IANS.

Directed by Bhandarkar, the film has Kareena and Arjun Rampal in the lead. The director says 40 percent of the shooting has been done.

"Forty percent of the film has been finished. From (April) 10th, we will again have a nonstop shooting and by September the film will be released," he said.

Bhandarkar also sought to deny speculation that the film is based on Manisha Koirala's life. "This film is not based on Manisha Koirala.

It is absolutely wrong. Lot of things had been written about the film before.

I have created a character called Mahi Arora who is today's girl. The film is all about how she witnesses the ups and downs in her life," he said.

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A source said, "Anil and Jackie have always been great friends for years now. The duo, however, met each other after a long time.

The posters of "1942: A Love Story" were plastered at the nook and corner of the cinema house. Even Manisha Koirala made it a point to be present at the event.

" Looking at the film's poster Anil remarked to Jackie that while he (Anil) and Manisha (Koirala) looked the same, but his (Jackie's) appearance had changed completely. This probably did not go down well with Shroff who just smirked over the comment.

"A disgruntled Jackie did not know how to react over Anil's comment. Things however turned fine as Jackie took Anil's comment sportingly.

The duo then caught up talking about good old days when they were constantly shooting together for films like " Ram Lakhan ", " Parinda " and " Karma "." Jackie and Anil are keen to do films together even today.

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Chopra started his journey in filmdom with short films like Murder At Monkey Hill and Encounter with Faces . His first feature film, shot in black-and-white was Sazaa-E-Maut (1981).

He is best known for films like Parinda, 1942: A Love Story, Mission Kashmir, Munna Bhai series, Parineeta and Three Idiots . Several stalwarts including senior BJP leader L K Advani, Union Minister Farooq Abdullah, Mukesh Ambani with wife Nita, Rajkumar Hirani, Anil Kapoor, Sanjay Dutt with wife Manyatta, Jackie Shroff, Manisha Koirala, Sudhir Mishra, Amol Gupte, Anurag Kashyap, Siram Raghavan, Danny Denzongpa, Sharman Joshi, singer Kavita Krishnamurthy, music director Anu Malik were present at the PVR Juhu cinema to celebrate '30 years of Striving in Cinema' - A Festival of Vinod Chopra Films'.

Both Advani and Abdullah said they were great fans of Chopra's films. "Among Indian filmmakers, Vinod is one of the greatest.

He is one such filmmaker whose films I have seen and respect a lot. Recently, I liked 3 Idiots the most," Advani said here last night.

Even Union Minister Farooq Abdullah was full of praise for the filmmaker. "Vinod Bhai is a wonderful director and producer and none of his films have failed.

Instead all of his films have a lesson to learn from and at the same time there was entertainment also," Abdullah said. " Munnabhai did wonders for him and was liked by everyone, everywhere.

Also, he made Mission Kashmir when the time was difficult there. And my Chief Secretary's house was demolished.

But it was a fantastic film," Abdullah added. The festival screenings kicked off today with a Red Carpet Premiere of Chopra's one of the blockbuster film Parinda (1989).

"I am excited about the festival. When I watch the films I feel they are meant to be seen on the big screen and not on DVDs.

I am looking forward to see Parinda , Khamosh . I have been associated with Vinod for ten years, so I am looking forward to see his old films," Rajkumar Hirani said.

"He is one of the finest directors we have today. I was fortunate to work with him.

During 1942: A Love Story we had a great team. I have lot of memories," actress Manisha Koirala said.

"I am completely honored to be here. In my opinion it is one of the most successful production houses of recent times.

The work he (Vidhu Vinod Chopra) has been doing since 30 years is great. I have been fortunate to work with him in 3 Idiots and now again honored to be part of Ferrari Ki Sawari ," actor Sharman Joshi said.

All the films made under Vinod Chopra Films including those like Khamosh (1985) will be screened for the audience at this festival. Also, cast and crew of a particular film including stars like Aamir Khan, Shabana Azmi, Manisha Koirala, Sanjay Dutt and others will join for discussions during the festival.

The filmmaker also plans to release the screenplay of Guru Dutt's classic Sahib, Biwi Aur Ghulam during the fest. Tweet (less)

Chopra started his journey in filmdom with short films like Murder At Monkey Hill and Encounter with Faces . His first feature film, shot in black-and-white was Sazaa-E-Maut (1981).

He is best known for films like Parinda, 1942: A Love Story, Mission Kashmir, Munna Bhai series, Parineeta and Three Idiots . Several stalwarts including senior BJP leader L K Advani, Union Minister Farooq Abdullah, Mukesh Ambani with wife Nita, Rajkumar Hirani, Anil Kapoor, Sanjay Dutt with wife Manyatta, Jackie Shroff, Manisha Koirala, Sudhir Mishra, Amol Gupte, Anurag Kashyap, Siram Raghavan, Danny Denzongpa, Sharman Joshi, singer Kavita Krishnamurthy, music director Anu Malik were present at the PVR Juhu cinema to celebrate '30 years of Striving in Cinema' - A Festival of Vinod Chopra Films'.

Both Advani and Abdullah said they were great fans of Chopra's films. "Among Indian filmmakers, Vinod is one of the greatest.

He is one such filmmaker whose films I have seen and respect a lot. Recently, I liked 3 Idiots the most," Advani said here last night.

Even Union Minister Farooq Abdullah was full of praise for the filmmaker. "Vinod Bhai is a wonderful director and producer and none of his films have failed.

Instead all of his films have a lesson to learn from and at the same time there was entertainment also," Abdullah said. " Munnabhai did wonders for him and was liked by everyone, everywhere.

Also, he made Mission Kashmir when the time was difficult there. And my Chief Secretary's house was demolished.

But it was a fantastic film," Abdullah added. The festival screenings kicked off today with a Red Carpet Premiere of Chopra's one of the blockbuster film Parinda (1989).

"I am excited about the festival. When I watch the films I feel they are meant to be seen on the big screen and not on DVDs.

I am looking forward to see Parinda , Khamosh . I have been associated with Vinod for ten years, so I am looking forward to see his old films," Rajkumar Hirani said.

"He is one of the finest directors we have today. I was fortunate to work with him.

During 1942: A Love Story we had a great team. I have lot of memories," actress Manisha Koirala said.

"I am completely honored to be here. In my opinion it is one of the most successful production houses of recent times.

The work he (Vidhu Vinod Chopra) has been doing since 30 years is great. I have been fortunate to work with him in 3 Idiots and now again honored to be part of Ferrari Ki Sawari ," actor Sharman Joshi said.

All the films made under Vinod Chopra Films including those like Khamosh (1985) will be screened for the audience at this festival. Also, cast and crew of a particular film including stars like Aamir Khan, Shabana Azmi, Manisha Koirala, Sanjay Dutt and others will join for discussions during the festival.

The filmmaker also plans to release the screenplay of Guru Dutt's classic Sahib, Biwi Aur Ghulam during the fest. Tweet (less)