Dhiren Shakya () is a Nepalese actor, who has appeared in Nepali feature films and music videos.
Shakya starred in more than a hundred Nepali films in the 1990s and early 2000s. He has received a number of awards throughout his career including National Film Awards for best actor. He also acted in more than 70 music videos.
His successful films include Krodh, Jibandaan, Chino, Simana, Desh Paradesh, Ajambari Maya, Arjun, Insaaf and Janam Janam.
Personal life He is from Palpa district in western Nepal. He has two daughters. He hails from a military family and had himself joined the British army, only to leave it within six months. His father was in an Indian Gurkha regiment. His older daughter was undergoing army officer's training as of February 2017.
Filmography Shakya's first feature film was Pahilo Prem. He then got offered a role in Karja. He went on to act in more than 100 films including Saubhagya, Jun Tara, Simana, Janma Janma Chahari Dushman, Daag, Bhisma-Pratigya, Krodh, Sahar, Apsara, Ansabanda, Deurali, Khelauna, Bhagawan, Desh Paradesh, Bhagyale Jurayo, Kaida, Jiwandaan, Dadagiri, Maile Bhulnai Sakina, Achanak, Dui Mutu Ek Dhadkan, Aadhi Baato and Laxmi Rani.
Shakya had a cameo appearance in the 2016 Newari film Tuyumati. He also appeared in Yatra: A musical vlog. He then appeared in Password (2019).
Year Title Role 1994 Pahilo Prem 1994 Janma Janma Amar 1994 Prem Puja 1994 Saubhagya 1995 Karja 1995 Simana Karan 1997 Desh Pardesh 1997 Jameen 1997 Jun Tara 1997 Rajkumar 2001 Daag 2001 Kaidi 2001 Maya Baiguni Krodh 2019 Yatra: A musical vlog 2002 Baacha Bandhan Bhisma Pratigya 2019 Password
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