A bad phase is not an unsuccessful period but it can teach you new lessons, actress Manisha Koirala said here on Sunday. On the sidelines of the Jaipur Literature Festival, she said: "Life is not a bed of roses. There will be highs and lows in everybody's life. However, one should know that this is a difficult time and tomorrow shall be good phase."

According to Manisha, cancer has changed her as a person and she has become kinder, more gentle and has started enjoying every perspective of nature. She said a tie-up between pharmaceutical companies and the government can provide cheap medical treatment for patients in India.