Namrata Shrestha
Acting
Biography
Namrata Shrestha is a highly acclaimed Nepalese actress and model who has been a prominent figure in the entertainment industry since her debut in 2008. Born on June 14, 1985, in Dharan, she quickly rose to fame with her role as Ritu in the romantic comedy Sano Sansar. She followed this success with the hit film Mero Euta Saathi Chha in 2009, establishing herself as a leading talent in Nepali cinema. Known for her dedication to her craft, she has taken on diverse and challenging roles, such as playing a mute woman in Maun and performing her own stunts for the action film Xira, for which she even shaved her head. Her career is marked by several prestigious awards, including the National Film Award for Best Actress for her performance in the movie Classic (2016). She also received widespread critical acclaim for her role as Narayani in the film Prasad (2018), which earned her multiple "Best Actress" honors at the Dcine Awards and other major ceremonies. In addition to her film work, Shrestha is an accomplished theater performer, with lead roles in plays like Jalpari and Yerma. As both an actor and filmmaker, she remains one of the most influential and respected personalities in the Nepali arts, recognized for her ability to bring depth and authenticity to every character she portrays.
Known For
Ravi is an average guy who has just graduated from college. Like most average guys, he doesn't know what he wants in life. Reetu is a not so average girl who knows what she doesn't want. Suraj is a sure headed fellow who knows exactly what he wants in life. Manoj Sizapati (aka Siza) wants what every guy wants. Little do they know that they are living in a Small World (Sano Sansar) where everyone knows everyone, even if they think they do not.
Sano Sansar
Jay, who is the heir to the property, is raised by his grandparents after the death of his parents. Being the rich guy he abuses his wealth. One day he skips class and while riding on his bike, he gets challenged from another bike rider in black helmet. He gets ahead of him and blocks his way. He acknowledges that the black helmet person was chased by Nepal Police for crime of robbery.
Mero Euta Saathi Chha
The film tells the story of three childhood friends. The trio all had dreams to fulfill 'when they grew up', but time and destiny seem to have other plans for them. A difficult life is forced upon them when the elder brother of one of these three men is hit by the vehicle of a shady character called Chewang (Robin Tamang) and left completely paralyzed. The three friends then find themselves in the way of a criminal gang called 'Royal', of which Chewang is the leader.
Chhadke
Newly married couple face a lot of challenges when they find out they can't conceive.
Prasad
Xira is a story about a woman who chose an unconventional path for vengeance. It shows the journey of a mixed-martial arts (MMA) athlete in search of justice for those she loved and lost.
Xira
Crime film.
Sambodhan
Unusual rain in November brings change into the life of Aayush and Sheetal.
November Rain
When an arms deal on the Nepal India border goes south, a group of traveler's in a border hotel must band together to survive the resulting siege.
Tandav
A character continuously carries out attacks for his self satisfaction, after an incident occurred at a festival.
Parva
The film deals about an artist having bipolar disorder and social phobia.
Gaatho
Unaware of the strings of suffering that manipulate her world, a young girl seeks to understand why her mother is the way she is.