Namrata Shrestha

Namrata Shrestha
Namrata Shrestha in 2013
Born	Dharan, Nepal
Nationality	Nepali
Occupation	Actress, model
Years active	2005  – present
Website	https://namrataashrestha.com/

Namrata Shrestha is a Nepalese model and actress, known for her roles in Nepali films including the romantic film November Rain and Mero Euta Saathi Chha. She is a National Film Award winner and is well known for her appearance in Nepali music videos,^[1] theatre productions and modelling.

Career

2005–2007: Career beginnings

Shrestha has appeared on the cover of Navyaata Magazine,^[2] Wave Magazine,^[3] VOW Magazine,^[4] and other magazines. She has also been featured in Nepali Entertainment portal CyberSansar.com.^[5]

2008–present

Shrestha began her film career in 2008 and made her breakthrough playing Reetu in the romantic comedy film Sano Sansar. After the release of Sano Sansar raised her profile, she was cast for Mero Euta Saathi Cha which was produced by Sudarshan Thapa and became a huge hit in 2009.

In 2010, Shrestha appeared in two movies. She appeared briefly as a cameo in the film First Love and as a sponsor in a short film for HIV Aids Awareness. Later that year she debuted in her first theater performance, Jalpari.^[6] In 2011, she acted as the main character Carol in the theater production of Oleanna.

In 2013, she appeared in the much awaited Nepali movie, Chhadke alongside Saugat Malla, Daya Hang Rai and Robin Tamang. Chhadke, directed by debutant Nigam Shrestha, got mixed to negative reviews however overall the movie was commercially successful. Shrestha played the character Soli, an aggressive young woman involved in a local gang.

In September 2013, Maun was released. Maun is a story of two deaf and mute characters, Aman (played by Arpan Thapa) and Barsha (played by Shrestha). The story is of the love between Aman and Barsha and the story reveals Aman’s dark past. Whilst Aman engulfs himself smoking, Barsha is a free-spirited girl who believes in achieving something meaningful in her life despite her disability. For the preparation of this movie, Shrestha had training in sign language. The debut movie of Suraj Bhushal had created a buzz in movie loving communities because of the story and the cast.^[7]

In 2014, Shrestha was cast alongside Aaryan Sigdel as the onscreen couple for the blockbuster film November Rain.

In 2015, Shrestha starred in the film Soul Sister. Shrestha played a dual character in the film. Shrestha sang a female version of the superhit Nepali song Bistarai Bistarai by Rohit John Chhettri in the movie. The OST of the film was a hit throughout Nepal and the singing ability of Shrestha was highly acclaimed,^[8] however the one-man film itself was a huge failure.^[9]

In 2016, Shrestha starred in the movie Classic, again alongside Aryan Sigdel.^[10]

Personal life

Shrestha studied +2 Science at KIST College in Kathmandu, Nepal. Later she acquired a bachelor's degree in media studies.

Shrestha is a co-owner of a restaurant in Tangal, Nepal called Attic Bar.^[11]

She was also in a famous controversy which lead to a negative publicity.Her sex mms was leaked online with a famous dj.

Filmography

Theatre appearances

Awards and nominations

References

External links

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