Namrata Shrestha is a Nepalese actress and model.
Since debuting in Alok Nembang's Sano Sansar in 2008, Shrestha has gone on to appear in a number of commercial Nepali-language films as a sought-after model and actor.
Career In 2008, Shrestha appeared alongside Karma in the romantic comedy Sano Sansar, where she played the character of Ritu. Shrestha was new to acting and was selected for the role despite her lack of experience.
Shrestha then appeared as Sikha in the 2009 romantic comedy Mero Euta Saathi Chha.
In 2010, Shrestha debuted in her first theater performance, Jalpari.Catch Namrata Shrestha as Jalpari . CyberSansar.com (21 May 2009). Retrieved on 24 June 2017.
Since then, Shrestha has appeared in a string of high-profile films, including the Nigam Shrestha-helmed Chhadke alongside Saugat Malla, Dayahang Rai and Robin Tamang; Maun where she plays a mute woman.
In 2015, Shrestha starred in the film Soul Sister, playing two characters. The film also marked her debut as a singer for the song 'Bistarai Bistarai'. The following year, in 2016, Shrestha starred in the movie Classic, again alongside Aryan Sigdel. Her role in the film earned her a Dcine Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role (Female) and the National Film Award for Best Actress.
Shrestha then starred in the movie Prasad to widespread critical acclaim. Shrestha once again won the Dcine Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role (Female) for her portrayal of Narayani in the film.
In 2019, Shrestha starred in the action movie Xira, where she did all of her own stunts and shaved off her hair. The film was not well-received with the Kathmandu Post summing up "Xira the film won’t let you admire Xira the character"
Personal life Namrata Shrestha was born in Dharan on 14 June 1985.
Filmography Year Film Role Notes 2008 Sano Sansar Reetu 2009 Mero Euta Saathi Cha Shika 2010 First Love Guest Appearance 2010 HIV Aids Awareness Short film 2012 Miss U Jasmine 2013 Chhadke Soli 2013Maun Barsha 2014Megha Megha 2014November Rain Sheetal 2014 TandavMaya2015Soul Sister Maya 2015 Adhakatti Namrata Special appearance in song "Hey Namrata"2016Classic Dristi2016Homework Anshu Raymajhi 2016 Sambhodhan Parol2017ParvaReetu2018PrasadNarayani2019XiraXira
Theatre appearances Year Film Role Notes 2009 Jalpari Jalpari Based on the play Lady From the Sea 2011 Oleanna Carol 2014 Yerma Yerma 2017 Golden Boy Lorna Moon
Awards and nominations
YearAwardsCategoryWorkResult2014INFA Awards (Hong Kong)Best Actor (female) 2014Maun2015NEFTA awards 2015Best ActressNovember Rain2015NEFTA awardsPopular Actress of the yearNovember Rain2016FAAN AwardsBest Actress Classic2016Dcine awardsBest ActressClassic2016NFDC Award 2016 Best actressClassic2016LG Film Awards Best actressClassic2019Dcine awardsBest ActressPrasad20194th Global Nepali Film AwardStar of the Year (Female)Prasad
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