Usha Rajak
Acting
Biography
Usha Rajak is a highly accomplished Nepalese actress, model, and professional pastry chef who has maintained a prominent career in the arts since 2004. She first gained national attention through the beauty pageant circuit. Her early accolades include winning the Sunsilk Miss Beautiful Hair title at Lux Beauty Star 2004 and representing Nepal at the World Miss University 2006 in South Korea. Later in her career, she was crowned Mrs Nepal International 2021. Her transition into acting began in theater, where she was named Best Actress at the National Theatre Actors Competition in 2005 for her role in Kankal. This performance led to her casting in the 2010 film Kusume Rumal 2. Her filmography includes a variety of roles in productions such as the HIV/AIDS awareness film One Day, for which she won Best Newcomer Actress at the 2009 Digital Film Awards, as well as the horror film Kathputali: The Puppet and the drama Julebi. Beyond her acting work, she has served as a judge on the television program Devi and continues to be recognized for her contributions to both the culinary and cinematic landscapes of Nepal.
Known For
A family drama exploring relationships, expectations, and changes across generations.
My Share of Sky: Ek Mutthi Badal
Trapped in an abandoned royal palace, a young prince must confront the unsettling secrets of his family’s past, escape evil forces and battle dark magic in order to survive.
Kathaputali : The Puppet
Julebi is a Nepali film directed by Ganeshdev Pandey that intertwines three distinct stories centered around the complexities of sexual psychology and modern relationships. Set in Ratnapark, the film explores the desires and passions of seven interconnected characters, with a particular focus on the experiences of Nepali women. The narrative delves into the lives of a sex worker, portrayed by Suraksha Pant, and other characters navigating strained relationships and unspoken love. 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐢 explores love born of choice and necessity. A tale of hearts entangled in the complexities of life, where love knows no one path. The story of the movie revolves around the relationships of seven characters, interconnected and revolving like a 𝘑𝘶𝘭𝘦𝘣𝘪 (Nepali Sweet).
Julebi
Kaancha heads off to the high mountain pastures with his friend Sonam to rear yaks and earn some money before he can marry Kumari. But when he returns, things have drastically changed. The story of Kaancha & Kumari.
Kathaa
A middle-class boy, Kushal, dreams of becoming an actor and faces numerous challenges and transformative experiences as he strives to prove himself in the film industry.
AKTOR: Take One
A girl from Nepal, Hema, comes to Kyrgyzstan and finds Kairat to give him a letter from her mother Uma. From the letter we learn that they met 40 years ago when Kairat mistook Uma for the Indian actress Hema Malini.
Girl From Nepal
A woman traverses a harsh, snow-covered desert in heavy boots, pulling a suitcase. On her journey, she meets a man who woos her and promises to love her forever. Right after she trusts him, she is left heartbroken by his sudden absence. She continues her journey. Next, she meets a soldier, who tells her to wipe off her tears and then teaches to use the sword to kill off anything that looks likes love. She is filled with anger now and continues on her journey. She meets a monk, who reminds her of what a soft delicate flower-like she was before ‘life’ happened to her. Will she use the sword to fight off? For the monk looks a lot like love.
Khorlo
Kusume Rumal 2 is a 2009 Nepali romantic film directed by Nirak Poudel, son of veteran Nepali producer Uddab Poudel. This is not technically a sequel to the 1985 film Kusume Rumal but pays homage to the old film and shows the next generation where the lead actress is Suniti's daughter.