Bipin Karki (, born 21 August 1982 in Bahuni, Nepal) is a Nepalese film and theatre actor known for his work in Nepali cinema.
Karki started acting at a young age by appearing in stage plays with his brother, Arjun Karki. Karki performed stage plays with Kamal Mani Nepal and his guru Sunil Pokharel at Gurukul Theatre in Kathmandu in 2005. As a screen actor, he first appeared in Loot (2012) as a Gangster (short role) and then had a role in Chhadke (2013). He rose to prominence after starring in Pashupati Prasad in a villain role and won a National Film Award.
Early life and family Karki was born on 21 August 1982 in Bahuni, Morang District, Nepal. In 2016, he married Reshma Katuwal and they have a daughter.
Acting career From a young age, Karki appeared in various stage plays in his hometown, Bahuni. Then he moved to Kathmandu, Nepal, to appear in theatre plays. He acted with his friend from his village, Kamal Mani Nepal, now a Nepalese actor. After appearing in a few theatre plays, he met Sunil Pokharel, who helped him improve his acting skills. He joined Gurukul Theatre in 2005.
He appeared in Nischal Basnet's Loot (2012) in a short role as a Gangster. He then acted in Chhadke (2013), appearing in a lead role as Bindu. He acted in Pashupati Prasad which was well received.
In 2014 he appeared in Suntali (2014) as Bidur. Karki rose to fame after appearing in Pashupati Prasad (2016) and won many awards after the film's release, including the National Film Award. Then he appeared in Jatra (2016) in the lead role; the film became one of the successful films of Karki's career and he won 9th Dcine Award for the best actor.
In 2018, he starred in Hari. The same year, he also appeared in Gopi.
Filmography +Key Denotes films that have not yet been released Year Title Role Notes 2012LootPittal DonDebut Film2013Chhadke Bindu 2014Tandav Pratik Suntali Bidur2015Kalo Pothi: The Black HenJit Bahadur2016Pashupati Prasad Bhasmey DonJatraPhadindra Timsina2017 Loot 2 Pittal DonNaakaaGoldie2018Lalpurja NursingHariHariGopiGopiPrasadBaburam2019Jatrai JatraPhadindra Timsina 2020Selfie KingGopal2022Ke Ghar Ke DeraShankar 2023FulbariJay NarayanPrasad 2BaburamEk Bhagavad ra Ek GitaKamala Pashupati Prasad 2: Bhasme DonBhasme Don2024MahajatraPhadindra TimsinaTel Visa2025Unko SweaterDharanidhar KafleKarma2026PahadKaji
Awards and nominations YearAwardCategoryWorkResult2016NEFTA Film AwardBest Actor in a Negative RolePashupati PrasadKamana Film AwardDcine Award2017NFDC National Film Award"Shiva" Best Actor in a Leading Role (Male)JatraNational Film AwardBest Actor in a Leading Role (Male)FISCON Critic AwardBest ActorDcine AwardBest Actor in a Leading Role (Male)Kamana Film Award2018Best Actor in a Negative RoleNaakaa 2019NEFTA Film AwardBest Actor in a Leading Role (Male)PrasadNational Film Award2020Kamana Film AwardGopi
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