Manisha Koirala is a reknowned Indian film actress. She started her carrier with the movie Saudagar (1991), directed by Subhash Gha. The film achieved a nationwide success and was a major hit. Manisha Koirala also also acted in other hit movies like: Khamoshi (1996), Bombay (1995), Dil Se (1998), 1942 A Love Story (1994) etc.

Manisha Koirala decided to marray Samrat Dahal, a businessman from Nepal. According to Manisha it was not an arranged marriage. Sarmat is seven year younger than her. Sarmat did his MBA from United States, he owns a company dealing with alternate energy sourses. Sarmat's father, Surendra Daha, is the owner of Leather Wings. Sarmat is also assisting his father in the family business.