Namrata Shrestha | |
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 Namrata Shrestha in 2013 | |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, film maker |
| Years active | 2005 – present |
| Website | namrataashrestha |
Namrata Shrestha is a Nepalese actress and model.
Since debuting in Alok Nembang's Sano Sansar in 2008, Shrestha has gone on to appear in a number of commercial Nepali-language films as a sought-after model and actor. [1]
In 2008, Shrestha appeared alongside Karma in the romantic comedy Sano Sansar , where she played the character of Ritu. [2] Shrestha was new to acting and was selected for the role despite her lack of experience. [3]
Shrestha then appeared as Sikha in the 2009 romantic comedy Mero Euta Saathi Chha .
In 2010, Shrestha debuted in her first theater performance, Jalpari. [4]
Since then, Shrestha has appeared in a string of high-profile films, including the Nigam Shrestha-helmed Chhadke alongside Saugat Malla, Dayahang Rai and Robin Tamang; Maun where she plays a mute woman.
In 2015, Shrestha starred in the film Soul Sister, playing two characters. The film also marked her debut as a singer for the song 'Bistarai Bistarai'. The following year, in 2016, Shrestha starred in the movie Classic , again alongside Aryan Sigdel. Her role in the film earned her a Dcine Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role (Female) [5] and the National Film Award for Best Actress. [6]
Shrestha then starred in the movie Prasad to widespread critical acclaim. [7] Shrestha once again won the Dcine Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role (Female) for her portrayal of Narayani in the film. [8]
In 2019, Shrestha starred in the action movie Xira, where she did all of her own stunts and shaved off her hair. [9] The film was not well-received [10] with the Kathmandu Post summing up "Xira the film won’t let you admire Xira the character" [11]
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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| 2008 | Sano Sansar | Reetu | |
| 2009 | Mero Euta Saathi Cha | Shika | |
| 2010 | First Love | Guest Appearance | |
| 2010 | HIV Aids Awareness | Short film [13] | |
| 2012 | Miss U | Jasmine | |
| 2013 | Chhadke | Soli | |
| 2013 | Maun | Barsha | |
| 2014 | Megha [14] | Megha | |
| 2014 | November Rain | Sheetal | |
| 2014 | Tandav | Maya | |
| 2015 | Soul Sister | Maya | |
| 2015 | Adhakatti | Namrata | Special appearance in song "Hey Namrata" |
| 2016 | Classic | Dristi | |
| 2016 | Homework | Anshu Raymajhi | |
| 2016 | Sambhodhan | Parol | |
| 2017 | Parva | Reetu | |
| 2018 | Prasad | Narayani | |
| 2019 | Xira | Xira |
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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| 2009 | Jalpari | Jalpari | Based on the play Lady From the Sea |
| 2011 | Oleanna | Carol | |
| 2014 | Yerma | Yerma | |
| 2017 | Golden Boy | Lorna Moon |
| Year | Awards | Category | Work | Result |
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| 2014 | INFA Awards (Hong Kong) | Best Actor (female) 2014 | Maun | Won [15] [16] |
| 2015 | NEFTA awards 2015 | Best Actress | November Rain | Nominated [17] |
| 2015 | NEFTA awards | Popular Actress of the year | November Rain | Nominated [17] |
| 2016 | FAAN Awards | Best Actress | Classic | Won [18] |
| 2016 | Dcine awards | Best Actress | Classic | Won [19] [20] |
| 2016 | NFDC Award 2016 | Best actress | Classic | Won [21] [22] |
| 2016 | LG Film Awards | Best actress | Classic | Won [23] [24] |
| 2019 | Dcine awards | Best Actress | Prasad | Won |
| 2019 | 4th Global Nepali Film Award | Star of the Year (Female) | Prasad | Won |
Sano Sansar is a 2008 Nepali romantic comedy film directed by Alok Nembang. The film has a massive star cast which includes Neer Shah and newcomers Mahesh Shakya, Jiwan Luitel and Namrata Shrestha. Sano Sansar is director Alok Nembang's directorial debut and is the second Nepali HD movie made after Kagbeni. The film is heavily influenced by the Korean movie My Sassy Girl and the English-language movie You've Got Mail. In 2021, Sano Sansar was shown again in theaters after COVID-19 lockdown ended in the country, it was after 13 years of its official release date it was shown again in some of the theaters. They took this decision in order to bring back audience to the theaters, because producers were not ready to release their unreleased films in fear of losing potential audience, since they were unsure if people are ready to attend theater after long pandemic.
Kabaddi Kabaddi is a 2015 Nepali romantic comedy film directed by Ram Babu Gurung. The film stars Dayahang Rai, Saugat Malla and Rishma Gurung. It is a sequel to the 2014 film Kabaddi. It was one of the highest-grossing films in Nepal at the time of its release. It was followed by a sequel named Kabaddi Kabaddi Kabaddi. The final sequel, Kabaddi 4: The Final Match, was released on 27 May 2022.
Summer Love is a 2019 Nepalese romance drama film, based on Subin Bhattarai's novel Summer Love (2012). The film is directed by Muskan Dhakal, produced by Khagendra Shrestha, Indu Bhandari, written by Subin Bhattarai. The film stars Ashish Piya and Rewati Chetri in the lead roles alongside Suraj Singh Thakuri and Namrata Sapkota.
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