The Dark Blue of Melancholy. Before Manisha became the face of 90s sorrow, there was Dimple Kapadia in Kaash . Directed by Mahesh Bhatt, this film is a masterclass in emotional devastation. The visuals are moody and atmospheric, capturing the glitter and subsequent gloom of show business. It shares that raw, vulnerable energy found in Manisha’s most dramatic roles.
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The confusion often arises from a highly publicised legal battle between Manisha Koirala and director Shashilal Nair: The Allegation: Koirala accused the director of using a body double The Dark Blue of Melancholy