In a candid interview with Filmfare, Manisha shared how she has always dated the 'wrong men' and used to ignore their red flags in the past.
Basking in the success of Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Netflix series Heeramandi: The Diamond Baazar, Manisha Koirala aka Malikajaan opened up about her experiences with men and failed relationships. Manisha who is playing a toxic and ruthless person in Heeramandi shared her real-life experience with toxic men and how it has affected her. In a candid interview with Filmfare, Manisha shared how she has always dated the 'wrong men' and used to ignore their red flags in the past.
Reflecting on her past relationships, Manisha said, “I have scrutinized why I have only fallen for the wrong men. I used to wonder why am I doing this again and again, or if there’s something wrong with me to be getting attracted to the most troubled person in the room. I figured that first, I need to work on what is bothering me. I have been single for five to six years now, and I am not in the mood to mingle because I still feel like there is a lot of work I need to do on myself.”
When asked about the type of partner she desires to have in her life, the actress said, “Having said all that, at some point, I would love to have a good connection where I feel we both accept and are honest about where we are at. It is very important to understand what are the lessons we need to learn to grow, and if we can support each other in our journey. I wish to be with somebody who has dreams and ambitions, and some sort of passion, because I am a very passionate person.”
Manisha talked about her forgiving nature in her initial days. She said, “I was an outsider, I came from Nepal and didn’t know anybody, I was just out of school, and didn’t know right or wrong, I felt that loneliness a boyfriend or partner would fill, but that never happened. I found a creative way to not be lonely. They would talk so romantically about relationships, about taking me on candlelight dinners, and I would wonder when that happened. There was a red flag every time, but then I would forgive and move on. With time and age, I realised that I had collected too many unnecessary people around me.”