Manisha Koirala is all set to marry Samrat Dahal on June 19, 2010 in Kathmandu, Nepal. The news of Manisha Koirala marriage is set to be revealed by Nepali film director Dipendra Khanal with whom the actress is working on a Nepali movie. Samrat Dahal is a businessman in leather industry and hails from Nepal only. Manisha Koirala has also been brand ambassador of UNICEF. she is also known for being grand daughter of first Prime Minister of Nepal. She actively supported last King of Nepal Gyanendra. Her father Prakash Koirala was also a minister in King’s cabinet. Most of her family members in Nepal are active in politics with Nepali Congress.
“Yes, our families know one another for some years now. So there was a comfort level between me and Samrat for a very long time. Gradually the bonding grew from friendship to love. And when Samrat asked me to marry him, I agreed,” she said.
“He is well-educated and comes from a family with an excellent background. I like him and I respect her decision,” said Manisha’s politician father Prakash Koirala.According to family sources, the day for the marriage was finalized today itself. Priests have proposed June 17 for the Swayambar, 18 for Mehendi and 19 for the marriage ceremony.