'The body felt weaker': Manisha Koirala gets candid about 'humbling' return to fitness after three-month break

Actor Manisha Koirala, star of ‘Dil Se...’ and ‘1942: A Love Story,’ shared that she has resumed her workout routine after a gap of three months. The actor described that returning to fitness after the long break felt physically challenging but deeply motivating and noted that the experience reminded her how quickly strength can disappear and how much effort one needs to put into rebuilding strength.

Manisha Koirala shares an emotional moment on social media

Koirala expressed her thoughts by captioning one of her Instagram posts, where she shared a photo of herself working out. Alongside the picture, she wrote, “After three months away, stepping back into my workout felt strangely emotional. The body felt weaker, the movements heavier—a reminder of how quickly strength can fade (sic). It was humbling, almost disheartening… Yet somewhere deep inside, I knew the body remembers.

Muscle memory is a quiet friend. So here I am, started again—slow, grateful, and determined to rebuild, one breath, one step at a time.” (Seedling and Dizzy emoji) @rushfitness.np @kusal_magar_"

On Thursday, the actress stated she turns to yoga during difficult and confusing times. She posted a picture collage of her practicing Anjaneyasana and Sukhasana and said that for her yoga is not just an exercise but a way of regaining balance and finding calm amid the chaos surrounding her.

In her caption, she wrote, “When life feels uncertain and the mind races in confusion, I turn to stillness. In that stillness, I turn again to yoga—not as exercise, but as a way of returning home.

”Koirala also shared a message celebrating womanhood, life, and friendship, writing, “Here’s to womanhood (never an easy ride), to life, to friendship, and to aging with grace. Here’s to choosing people who add meaning to our lives.”

Manisha Koirala on the workfront

On the professional front, Manisha Koirala was last seen in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's first web series, 'Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar,' in the role of Mallika Jaan. Set within British India, the series received positive reviews for its production design and performances.