
Swastima Khadka
Acting
Biography
Swastima Khadka is a celebrated actress and model who has become a defining face of modern Nepali cinema, often referred to by fans as the "Rashtriya Bhauju" (National Sister-in-law). After gaining early attention as a top-five finalist in Miss Teen Nepal 2012, she made a successful film debut in the 2015 teen romance Hostel Returns, which earned her a National Film Award nomination. She quickly rose to mainstream superstardom with commercial hits like Chhakka Panja 2 and Nai Nabhannu La 5, but it was her critically acclaimed performance as a tempo driver in the 2019 film Bulbul that cemented her status as a powerhouse performer, winning her the Best Actress trophy at the SAARC Film Festival.In her personal life, Swastima is married to the prominent Nepali film director and actor Nischal Basnet. The couple wed on February 17, 2016, following a high-profile engagement that captured the public's imagination, and they have since collaborated on several projects, including the film Ghamad Shere. Throughout her career, she has balanced massive box-office success in projects. Beyond the big screen, she is a prolific music video model.
Known For

The story based on the hostel life of civil engineering students.
Hostel Returns

A poor man who sells lottery tickets for a living goes to Nepal with his friend in search of a person. Later, his life takes a serious turn after a series of events.
Thirimali

An enigmatic woman navigates the Lalibazar, clutching a child she intends to offer as a tribute to the powerful Kaji. This dark social thriller explores a world of high-stakes exploitation where innocence is the only currency strong enough to buy the favor of the elite.
Lalibazar

A young mother waiting for her husband to be back for years falls in love with a guy while she looks after her paralyzed father-in-law.
Bulbul

After the tragic death of Pashupati Prasad, Bhasme sets out in search of his own identity. He must complete his journey while also protecting his empire.
Pashupati Prasad 2: Bhasme Don

Chhakka Panja 3 is a 2018 Nepalese dark comedy crime drama film directed by Deepa Shree Niraula with the help of Deepak Raj Giri and is written and produced by Deepa Shree Niraula, Deepak Raj Giri, Kedar Ghimire and Jeetu Nepal for Aama Sarswoti Movies. It is the 3rd film in the Chhakka Panja series.
Chhakka Panja 3

Prem Geet 2, tells the story of Prem and Geet, its two protagonists, and their journey from Burma to Martha, a rural village in Mugu, Nepal.
Prem Geet 2

Hari Bahadur Ko Jutta is a social comedy directed by Dipendra K. Khanal, starring Hari Bansha Acharya as the iconic Hari Bahadur. The film follows a humorous yet heartfelt journey that highlights class differences, social struggles, and human resilience.
Hari Bahadur Ko Jutta

When bureaucratic barriers obstruct Indra Sharma's desire to work overseas, his dreams of a stable family life take a turbulent turn.
Dimag Kharab

Although they are virtual strangers, a man and a woman consider entering into a fake marriage to achieve their individual aspirations.
Chhakka Panja 2

Behuli from Meghauli is a Nepali social drama about a father's struggle to find a perfect groom for his daughter, while she searches for true love. The film highlights family expectations with humor and emotion.
Behuli From Meghauli

One day, while conducting such smuggling, they lose the transaction slip - a Rs. 2 note. The film "Dui Rupaiyan" entails their quest to find that Rs. 2 and save their necks, all the while saving themselves from local thugs, police, and their boss too.
Dui Rupaiyan

The fifth installment of Nai Navannu La.
Nai Nabhannu La 5

The third installment of Chapali Height movie.
Chapali Height 3

A young aspiring writer from a remote village deals with prejudice, forbidden love and societal change.
Basanta

Man hopes to get a girlfriend which he loves but he ends up in friend zone.
Love Love Love

It's about a man and his journey of searching for the lost love. His journey will take you from the city of lakes that is pokhara to the traveler's paradise Sikkim. Fighting the obstacles , will he finally end his search or his search will end his spirit. Only time will tell...
Hajar Juni Samma

A driver takes the wife and father of a dead man back to their hometown to burry the body.
Chiso Maanche

Ghamad Shere is a 2019 romantic drama film, directed and written by Hem Raj BC. It stars Nischal Basnet, Swastima Khadka, Gauri Malla, Sushma Niraula, and Badal Bhatta.
Ghamad Shere

Dilendra strategically places himself in his political journey to engage in the political arena with admirable principles and ethical standards. Despite being highly regarded by the local community for his beliefs, his party does not consider him a feasible candidate for the upcoming election.