Manisha signed for new Movie After Marriage!.

Manisha Koirala, who recently tied the knot with Nepali businessman Samrat Dahal, has signed her first project where she will be playing the role of a politician.

"It`s a women oriented film where she plays the role of a politician. The film is being made under the banner of Yograj Cinevista. Other cast and crew are under finalisation," a statement from the producer said.

The actress, who is the grand daughter of first elected Prime Minister of Nepal B P Koirala, says she always wanted to play the role of a politician.

"I am glad Yograj Cinevista offered me this role and I am looking forward to be playing this role. After marriage I wanted a different and challenging role which I have got," the statement quoted Manisha as saying.

Manisha, who caught the imagination of film lovers with her 1991 Subhash Ghai film `Saudagar`, went on to give memorable performances in Vidhu Vinod Chopra`s `1942: A Love Story`, Mani Ratnam`s `Bombay`, `Dil Se` and Sanjay Leela Bhansali`s `Khamoshi`.

Her upcoming projects include Deepti Naval`s directorial debut `Do Paise Ki Dhoop`, `Char Aane Ki Baarish`, Rohit Kaushik`s `Chehere` and Onir`s `I Am` series where she plays a Kashmiri woman.Source:Spicezee

Manisha Koirala smokes on her wedding

Acctress Manisha Koirala smoking cigarette during her wedding to businessman Samrat Dahal in Kathmandu have been doing the rounds in Internet. (Photo on the right)

Perhaps one of the most avid smokers in reel life is someone who smokes in real life as well - Manisha Koirala.

She never bothered to hide her smoking habit or partying ways.

An obscure picture of actress Manisha Koirala, smoking on her wedding day, is attracting loads of unwarranted attention online.

"Is she smoking on her wedding night? I can't stand for her," posts a user anonymously on a website where the picture was posted.

"She is a chain smoker... I feel sorry for the guy who married her," says another user.

Meanwhile the actress's fan who defends Manisha from critics saying, "It's her personal life and she is not smoking in the public. Why can’t people comment on Salman’s drinking and Shahrukh’s chain smoking. After a stressful marrige day, Manisha might be just relaxing having a cigarette." Source:KT