Priyanka Karki

Priyanka Karki

Karki at the premier of Sadanga
Born Priyanka Karki
(1987-02-27) 27 February 1987
Kathmandu, Nepal
Nationality Nepalese
Education University of North Alabama
Occupation Actress, model, VJ
Years active 2005–present

Priyanka Karki (born 27 February 1987) is a Nepalese actress, model, former Miss Teen Nepal, VJ, aspiring singer and dancer.[1][2]

Personal life

Karki was born in Kathmandu to parents, Bhupendra Karki and Raksha Malhotra. She has a younger brother Pranit Karki.[3]

A survey conducted by Kantipur Saptahik in February 2016 ranked Karki as the most attractive woman in Nepal.[4]

Commercial and critical success (2013–present)

Prime Minister Sushil Koirala with Karki after her winning NFDC National Film Awards 2071, Best Actor (Female)

Director Khanal cast Karki in Jholay opposite Dayahang Rai, where she plays the character of a prostitute. Jholay grossed over 10 million at the box office.[5] Her next big release then was Bikash Acharya's Nai Nabannu La 2 opposite Suraj Singh Thakuri. Nai Na Bhannu La was declared the biggest block-buster of the year 2070 grossing over 40 million.[6]

Karki's performances in Jholay and Nai Na Bhannu La 2 earned her the Online Filmykhabar Award as Best Actress 2017,[7] NETFA award for Best Actor in a supporting role (Female)., INFA award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Female) and INFA Most Popular Actor (Female)

Karki's next release Aawaran did not perform similar to the previous movies at the box office. Although not a commercial success, this movie launched Karki as a singer in the Nepalese music industry. Karki went on to sing the OST of Aawaran in collaboration with Yama Buddha.[8]

Karki's Suntali was officially selected to premier at the 19th Busan International Film Festival under the category 'A Window on Asian Cinema' which was held in South Korea's Busan, from 2 October until 11 October 2014. Suntali's world premiere was held on the fifth day of the festival. Suntali released February 2015 and although it wasn't a big success commercially, Karki's work was immensely praised as she won the Best Actor (Female) at the National Film Critics Award (NFCA) and the NFDC National Film Awards 2071.

In 2015, Karki starred as Mala in the horror/thriller film Mala. Mala, a widow, with long black hair and a white saree who is seen throughout the film but speaks only a word. At the recent NFDC National Film Awards 2017, the Jury award was conferred to director Sudip Singh Bhusal for 'Mala'.

In 2016, Karki was seen as 'Ani' in the fourth installment of the Nai Na Bhannu La series. Nai Na bhannu La 4 grossed over 20 million in its first week of release.[9] Soon after, Karki portrayed a female detective opposite Keki Adhikari in the comedy movie 'How Funny'. Karki's next releases were Chakka Panja and Purano Dunga.

Music career

Karki recorded Bachchu Kailash's classic "Timi le ta Hoina" in her voice and released a very simple video for it.[10] Karki also collaborated with YouTube performer Nattu Shah and recorded a cover version of Jason Mraz and Colbie Calliot's 'Lucky'. The cute video got a lot of appreciation.[11] Karki's debut single "Swatantra", which is about freedom, liberation and independence released on 1 January 2016. The single had more than 400000 views the first two weeks and it hit a million views in the first two months.[12]

Discography

Year Song Notes
2016 Maya ta Maya ho(Cover) ft Ayushman Joshi
2015 Swatantra (single)
2013 Aawaran(OST Aawaran) ft Yama Buddha
2015 Timila ta hoina(Cover)
2016 Like I'm gonna loose you(Cover) ft Ayushman Joshi
2015 Lucky(Cover) ft Nattu Shah

Filmography

Career

Television
2006 Celluloid Anchor A show providing information about latest Hollywood releases.
2006 The Glam Factor Anchor A fashion and lifestyle show talking providing information about the latest fashion updates.
2006 Gharbeti Ba 'Tina' A comedy sitcom.
2007 Glamour and Style Anchor A completely fashion based program updating about the local and international fashion trends.
2007 Call and Win Anchor An hour-long weekly live show where callers could call, answer questions and win gift hampers.
Key
Films that have not yet been released Denotes films that have not yet been released
Films
Year Film Role Notes
2012 3 Lovers Diya Double role – Diya/Liza
OFA Award for Popular Debutant Actress – WON[13]
2013 Kollywood Kaavya Best Actress for National Film Awards 2069 – Nominated
2013 Vigilante 3D Shristy Nepal's first 3D
2013 Karkash Special appearance
2013 Nepathya Herself Guest appearance
2014 Jholay Riya Crore club, Super Hit[5]
INFA Popular Awards Best Actor – WON[14]
2014 Nai Nabhannu La 2 Saru Crore Club, All Time Blockbuster[6]
OFA Popular Awards Best Actress 2071 – WON[7][15][16]
NEFTA Best Actor in a Supporting Role Female (WON)[17][7][15][16]
INFA Best Actor in a Supporting Role Female (WON)[14]
D Cine Awards Best Actor in a Supporting Role Female (WON)
2014 Aawaran Shubani Debuted as Playback Singer/ OST featuring Yama Buddha[18]
2014 Mero Best Friend Ritu Starring Resh Maratha, Diwas Upreity, Keki Adhikari (Cameo), Bimles Adhikari (Cameo)
2014 Hasiya Item song
2014 Punte Parade School Teacher
2014 Shree Paanch Ambare Cameo appearance in song "Yo maan ma hamesha"
2015 Suntali Suntali Official selection at the 19th Busan International Film Festival[19][20]
NFDC National Film Award Best Actor Female (WON)[21]
National Film Critics Award (NFCA) Best Actor Female (WON)[22]
NEFTA Awards Best Actor Female (Popular)(WON)[23][24]
LG D Cine Award Best Actor Female Critics (WON)[25]
2015 Mala Mala The movie was critically acclaimed
2015 Sadanga Salina D Cine Awards Best Actor in a Negative role (NOM)[25]
2015 Mission Paisa 2 - Reloaded Item song "Chachari"
2015 Nai na Bhannu la 3 Kusum Crore Club, All Time Blockbuster
2015 Woda Number 6 Sushila Block Buster hit
Crore Club in two days from Kathmandu Valley[26]
2015 Lootera Item Song "Blast Hune wala cha"
2015 Kabaddi Kabaddi Lolita Karki Guest Appearance
Crore Club in two days[27]
2016 Fanko Lili
2016 Classic Jenny Special Appearance
2016 How Funny Ramita Crore Club in 6 days[28]
2016 Nai na bhannu la 4 Ani Crore club in 3 days[29]
2016 Chhakka Panja Champa All-time blockbuster. Grossed more that Rs 25 Crores. [30]
2016 Purano Dunga Chandu Crore club in two days. [31] [32]
2017 Radhe Priya Crore Club in two days [33]
2017 Laltin Sana
2017 Film has yet to be released Anaagat Film has yet to be released Lead Role Post Production
2017 Film has yet to be released Butterfly Film has yet to be released Lead role Post Production
2017 Film has yet to be released Happy Days Film has yet to be released Lead role Post Production[34]
2017 Film has yet to be released Katha Kathmandu Film has yet to be released Lead role Post Production [35]
2017 Film has yet to be released Chakka Panja 2 Film has yet to be released Lead role Post Production [36]
2017 Film has yet to be released Fateko Jutta Film has yet to be released Lead role Post Production [37]
2017 Film has yet to be released Bir Bikram 2 Film has yet to be released Lead role Announced[38]

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Work Result
2012 Online Filmykhabar Awards/OFA Popular Debut Actor (Female) 3 Lovers Won[13]
2013 NFDC National FIlm Awards Best Actor (Female) Kollywood Nominated[39]
2014 Online FIlmykhabar Awards/OFA Popular awards Best Actor (Female) Jholay and Nai Na Bhannu la 2 Won[7][15][16]
2014 NEFTA Awards Best Supporting Actor (Female) Nai na Bhannu La 2 Won[40]
2014 NEFTA Awards Popular Awards Best Actor (Female) Jholay Nominated[40]
2014 NFDC National Film Awards Best Actor (Female) Jholay Nominated[41]
2014 INFA Awards Best Actor in a Supporting role (Female) Nai na Bhannu La 2 Won[14]
2014 INFA Awards Popular Awards Best Actor (Female) Nai na Bhannu La 2 and Jholay Won[14]
2014 CG KAMANA FILM Awards Best Actor (Female) Jholay Nominated[42]
2014 D Cine Awards Best Actor in A Supporting Role (Female) Nai Na Bhannu La 2 Won[43]
2014 D Cine Awards Best Actor (Female) Jholay Nominated[43]
2015 Fimykhabar Samman Personality of the year (Female) Won[44][45][46]
2015 FICSON Critics Choice awards Best actor (female) Suntali Won[22]
2015 NFDC awards Bhuwan Best actor (female) Suntali Won[21]
2015 NEFTA awards Best actor (female) Nai Na Bhannu la 3 Nominated[23][24]
2015 NEFTA awards Popular actor (female) Nai Na Bhannu la 3, Mala, Suntali Won[23][24]
2015 D Cine Awards Best Negative Actor Sadanga Nominated[25]
2015 D Cine Awards Best Actor (Female) Suntali Won[25]
2015 D Cine Awards Best Actor (Female) Nai na Bhannu La 3 Nominated[25]
2016 D Cine Awards 2016 Best Actor (Female) Woda no. 6 Nominated[47]
2016 D Cine Awards 2016 Best Performance in a song 'Blast hune wala' - Lootera Won[47]
2016 NFDC National Film Awards 2016 Best actor (Female) Woda no 6 Nominated[48]
2016 LG Film Awards Best actor (Female) Woda no 6 Nominated[49]

References

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  2. ↑ nepalichalchitra (21 January 2012). "Priyanka Karki debuting with Mero Best Friend". Nepali Chalchitra.
  3. ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20131228165430/http://www.wavemag.com.np/issue/article184.html. Archived from the original on 28 December 2013. Retrieved 24 April 2012. Missing or empty |title= (help)
  4. ↑ "These Are The 10 Most Attractive Nepalese Women of The Year!". neostuffs.com. 13 February 2016.
  5. 1 2 "'झोले' करोड क्लब प्रवेश | एउटै वर्ष तीन फिल्मले कमाए करोड | Jholay | crore club | Nepalese cinema | Trade". merocinema.com.
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  7. 1 2 3 4 "DCNepal Photo". Dcnepalonline.com. 10 June 2014.
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  11. ↑ Lucky Cover by Nattu Shah and Priyanka Karki | MusicCafeNepal
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