Salon Basnet (Nepali: सलोन वस्नेत; born 23 March 1991) is a Nepalese actor and model known for his work in Nepali cinema. He started his career in Nepali Film Industry as a child actor with a film, Nepali Babu in 1999. He rose to fame with super-hit Nepali films such as Hostel (2013), Yatra: A Musical Vlog (2019), and Gajalu (2016).
Personal life Basnet was born on 23 March 1991 in Kathmandu, Nepal, to Meena Basnet and Shovit Basnet. His father, Shovit Basnet is also a renowned actor, producer, and director of his time. After four years of relationship, Basnet married Karishma KC in 2022.
Career
Basnet debuted in 1999 as a child artist in a film, Nepali Babu. He played in many other movies as a child artist, such as Aafanta (1999), Dhukdhuki (2000), Pinjada (2001), and Hami Tin Bhai (2004). The first film he played as an adult was Hostel (2013). He then worked in number of commercially successful films including A Mero Hajur 2, A Mero Hajur 3, and A Mero Hajur 4.
Filmography +Key Denotes films that have not yet been released
+ Year Title Role Notes 1999 Nepali BabuRajuDebut film Aafanta 2000 Dhukdhuki 2001 Pinjada 2004 Hami Tin BhaiHari 2013 HostelHari Jung Shahi 'Junge'2015 Luv Sab 2016 GajaluTanke 2017 A Mero Hajur 2Jay RadheRadhe's Friend Mela Dipesh 2018 Babu Kanchha Jai BholeShamsher 2019 Hajar Juni SammaNishant A Mero Hajur 3Hari 2021 Dada Ko Bar Pipal 2022 A Mero Hajur 4Hari December Falls Meelan2023Hridaya Bhari Filming
Accolades YearAwardCategoryNominated workResult2015NEFTA Film AwardsBest actor in supporting roleAawaj2018Dcine AwardsBest actor in supporting roleA Mero Hajur 2 References
External links
Salon Basnet on Instagram