Bollywood actress Manisha Koirala recently received an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Bradford, celebrating her remarkable journey and contributions. The actress, known for her roles in films like Dil Se, shared that her education was not limited to traditional schooling but came through life experiences, hard work, setbacks, and resilience.
A heartfelt message from Manisha Koirala
In an emotional Instagram post, Manisha wrote, “Today, I received an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Bradford. I stand here not as someone who came through the traditional path of education, but as someone who learned through life — through hard work, failure, resilience, and service. This honor means more than I can put into words. It’s proof that no matter where you start, your journey matters. Thank you to the University of Bradford for seeing value in my story. Keep growing. Keep shining….”
She also shared a video showing the moment she received the honor and offered a glimpse of the graduation ceremony.
Fans celebrate Manisha’s achievement
Manisha’s fans flooded social media with congratulatory messages. One fan wrote, “Congratulations, Dr. Koirala! Well said! Keep shining, my friend! Love you to the moon and back!” Another said, “Yay, finally the dream came true. Congratulations Dr. Koirala.” Others praised her inspiring presence and her impact, calling her a “shining star” and “true inspiration.”
A successful career in Bollywood
Since her debut, Manisha Koirala has appeared in many popular films including Dil Se, Mann, Bombay, Indian, Akele Hum Akele Tum, Ek Chhotisi Love Story, Gupt: The Hidden Truth, 1942: A Love Story, and Sanju. Her latest work was in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Heeramandi, which was released on Netflix in May 2024.
Manisha’s honorary doctorate is a testament to her inspiring journey beyond cinema — a story of learning through life and shining through challenges.
