Namrata Shrestha

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]

For Miss Nepal World 2020, see Namrata Shrestha (model).

Namrata Shrestha
Namrata Shrestha in 2013.
OccupationActress, film maker
Years active2005  – present
Websitenamrataashrestha.com

Namrata Shrestha is a Nepalese actor and model.

Career

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.[5]

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'.[6] The following year, in 2016, Shrestha starred in the movie Classic, again alongside Aryan Sigdel.[7] Her role in the film earned her a Dcine Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role (Female)[8] and the National Film Award for Best Actress.[9]

Shrestha then starred in the movie Prasad to widespread critical acclaim.[10] Shrestha once again won the Dcine Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role (Female) for her portrayal of Narayani in the film.[11]

In 2019, Shrestha starred in the action movie Xira, where she did all of her own stunts and shaved off her hair.[12] The film was not well-received[13] with the Kathmandu Post summing up "Xira the Xira the film won’t let you admire Xira the character"[14]

Personal life

Months before the release of her sophomore film, Mero Euta Sathi Chha, in 2009 a sex tape featuring Shrestha was leaked on to the internet. Despite the scandal in a conservative country like Nepal, Shrestha admitted to making the sex tape and refused to be cowed.[15] She has since made a successful comeback into the Nepali film industry and appears to have suffered little-to-no repercussions from the scandal.

Filmography
Year Film Role Notes
2008 Sano Sansar Reetu
2009 Mero Euta Saathi Cha Shika
2010 First Love Guest Appearance
2010 HIV Aids Awareness Short film[16]
2012 Miss U[17] Jasmine
2013 Chhadke Soli
2013 Maun Barsha
2014 Megha 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[18] Xira

Theatre appearances
Year Film Role Notes
2009 Jalpari Jalpari Based on the play Lady From the Sea[19]
2011 Oleanna[20] Carol
2014 Yerma[21] Yerma
2017 Golden Boy Lorna Moon

Awards and nominations
Year Awards Category Work Result
2014 INFA Awards (Hong Kong) Best Actor (female) 2014 Maun Won[22][23]
2015 NEFTA awards 2015 Best Actress November Rain Nominated[24]
2015 NEFTA awards Popular Actress of the year November Rain Nominated[24]
2016 FAAN Awards Best Actress Classic Won[25]
2016 Dcine awards Best Actress Classic Won[26][27]
2016 NFDC Award 2016 Best actress Classic Won[28][29]
2016 LG Film Awards Best actress Classic Won[30][31]
2019 Dcine awards Best Actress Prasad Won
2019 4th Global Nepali Film Award Star of the Year (Female) Prasad Won

References
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