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Manisha Koirala receives University of Bradford honorary doctorate
The University praised her efforts in using her platform to promote awareness, and contribute to global conversations on health and human dignity.
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Bhavana P - Wed, 16, Jul 2025
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Manisha Koirala / Instagram/ m_koilara
The University of Bradford has conferred an honorary doctorate upon acclaimed Indian actor and humanitarian Manisha Koirala, in recognition of her contributions to cinema and commitment to public service, resilience, and global advocacy.
At the official ceremony held earlier this week, Koirala accepted the honorary degree in academic regalia, expressing her gratitude in a heartfelt message shared on social media.
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“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,” she said.
Describing the honour as deeply meaningful, Koirala added, “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,”
Best known for her impactful roles in films such as Dil Se, 1942: A Love Story, and Bombay, Koirala has also become an influential advocate for cancer awareness and women's empowerment, drawing from her own experience as a survivor of ovarian cancer.
In a recent tribute, Koirala remembered her late grandmother, Sushila Koirala, as her “first teacher” who instilled in her the values of discipline, empathy, and cultural richness through the arts and literature.
Hailing from Nepal’s politically prominent Koirala family, she rose to fame in the 1990s. A recipient of several Filmfare Awards and Nepal’s Order of Gorkha Dakshina Bahu, she is also a cancer survivor, author, and UNFPA Goodwill Ambassador.
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