Manisha Koirala had immense performance pressure during ‘Dear Maya’

Actress Manisha Koirala marks her comeback to films with the slice-of-life movie ‘Dear Maya’ and she is seen in a de-glam avatar. One must be thinking as to how would it be for the actress to face the cameras after such a long time. So, as we got in an exclusive conversation with the actress, we asked her if she felt any sort of performance pressure as it has been a long time since she faced the cameras.

She replied, “Of course, I got goosebumps and butterflies in my stomach in my first ever shot. Even after so many years and doing so many movies, I do get nervous. I had literally asked Sunaina to do a couple of rehearsals and I just wanted to do it right. So, yeah I still get nervous.” But, if you see the trailer, you will not notice an ounce of nervousness on her face, as she essays the role of a lonely woman, Maya Devi. (Also Read: Manisha Koirala overcame her fear of birds and dogs for ‘Dear Maya’)

The story of ‘Dear Maya’ revolves around the life of Maya Devi, a reclusive woman staying in an abandoned bungalow since 20 years without any connect with the outside world. She has locked herself in her house as she hasn’t been loved in her life ever and leads a lonely life. But, two teenage girls, Anna and Ira decide to bring happiness in her life and write fake letters to her in the name of a suitor she had met 20 years back. That’s when the story takes a turn and how things develop hereon are what one can see when the movie releases. The movie is directed by Sunaina Bhatnagar and produced by Shobhna Yadav and Sandeep Leyzell. It will be releasing on June 2, 2017.

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