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What happened in 1994 with Manisha Koirala?
Manisha Koirala's career prospects improved after starring in Vidhu Vinod Chopra's romance film 1942: A Love Story.
Was Manisha Koirala's romance film 1942: A Love Story successful?
Manisha Koirala's performance received positive reviews, with critics hailing her as a sensitive performer. However, the film proved to be a box office flop.
Did Manisha Koirala win any other awards for her romance film 1942: A Love Story?
What other movies did Manisha Koirala play in during her breakthrough and success around 1994, besides 1942: A Love Story?
In 1995, Manisha Koirala made her debut in Tamil cinema with the Mani Ratnam-directed political romance Bombay, starring alongside Arvind Swami.
Did Manisha Koirala's romantic drama Bombay win any awards?
For playing a Muslim who marries a Hindu journalist against the backdrop of the Bombay riots in the eponymous film, Manisha Koirala won the Filmfare Critics Award for Best Performance.

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