On the 28th anniversary of 'Khamoshi: The Musical,' Manisha Koirala shared that she was not the original choice for her role, with Sanjay Leela Bhansali initially preferring Madhuri Dixit or Kajol. Koirala, however, expressed her interest in the script and humorously suggested to Bhansali, 'If these two don’t work out, I’m there.' Despite its initial box office failure, the film has since gained a cult following and is now considered a classic in Indian cinema. Koirala's character, Annie Braganza, navigates her passions while caring for her deaf and mute parents, portrayed by Nana Patekar and Seema Biswas. The actress recently reunited with Bhansali for his OTT series 'Heeramandi,' where she plays Mallikajaan, and the show has been renewed for a second season. Koirala reflected on her journey, expressing gratitude for the opportunities that arose from her friendship with the director.