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Published 18:18 IST, July 31st 2019

Manisha Koirala to star alongside Shirley Setia in Netflix Original 'Maska'

Actor Manisha Koirala is set to headline Netflix Original coming-of-age film, 'Maska', the streaming service announced on Wednesday.

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Manisha Koirala to star alongside Shirley Setia in Netflix Original 'Maska'
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Bollywood actress Manisha Koirala who mesmerized fans with her stunning on-screen presence in the early 2000's is set to grace the screen yet again. She is all set to headline Netflix Original coming-of-age film, 'Maska'. After the streaming giant made the official announcement, the 'Dil Se' actress also confirmed the same on Twitter. In a recent post, she revealed that she is very proud of the upcoming venture and is very happy with the cast. 

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As per media reports, the film is directed by Neeraj Udhwani and produced by Mutant Films.

"An amateur actor with the ambition of becoming a big movie star discovers the fine line between dreams and delusions when he meets a clear-headed girl one summer and discovers his purpose in life," reads the logline of the film.

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'Maska' also features internet sensation Shirley Setia, who is making her acting debut with the film. Prit Kamani and Nikita Dutta are also a part of the cast.

This marks Manisha's second collaboration with Netflix after anthology series 'Lust Stories'. The film will soon launch exclusively on Netflix.

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Manisha, who won a tough battle against ovarian cancer, is one of the most versatile actresses in the industry. Born into the prominent Koirala family in Nepal, Manisha made her Bollywood debut with 'Saudagar' in 1991 and went on to act in films like '1942: A Love Story', 'Akele Hum Akele Tum', 'Bombay', 'Khamoshi: The Musical', 'Dil Se', 'Mann', 'Lajja' and 'Company'.

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She took a break from acting in 2012 and returned five years later with the coming-of-age drama 'Dear Maya', Netflix's 'Lust Stories' and biographical drama 'Sanju'. 

Updated 19:41 IST, July 31st 2019