Laxmi Giri

Laxmi Giri (née Paudel; born 19 January 1955) is a Nepalese actress whose career spans more than 35 years.[1][2][3] She worked on stage, television and in feature films of Nepali, Newari, Maithili, Tamang[4] and Bhojpuri languages.[3] She appeared in more than 150 feature films, over 600 television programs (including six "mega–serials") and nearly 20 advertisements.[5]

Laxmi Giri
लक्ष्मी गिरी
Born
Laxmi Paudel

(1955-01-19) 19 January 1955
Devpatan, Kathmandu
NationalityNepalese
OccupationActress
Known forHer works in Nepalese film industry
SpouseRatna Kumar Giri

She started to work in television in 2042 BS, immediately after the establishment of Nepal Television.[4] Her most notable stage role was in MaHa Jodi's Bigyapan, performing in at least 289 performances nationally and internationally, including in 35 different states in the United States, 3 countries in the United Kingdom, as well as Hong Kong and India.[2] Her first television role was in the series April First.[2]

Early life

She was born in Devpatan, Kathmandu on 19 January 1955 (6 Magh 2011 BS) to Ujeli Adhikari and her husband Muktinath Paudel.[2] Her birth name (given by the priest in the religious naming ceremony) is Nutan Kumari, and she was nicknamed "Bhabu", short for "Bhawani" as a child.[2] Her father died when she was one year old.[2] Her grandmother Dev Kumari Paudel was the first nurse to serve in Palpa District,[5] and one of only 18 nurses, the first Nepali nurses who graduated in 2018 BS.[2] She went to school in Pashupati Pathshala, now Sharada Secondary School.[2] She passed SLC in 2029 BS but did not continue her studies.[2]

She started acting at age 11, as a child actor in stage performances in Pashupati.[2]

She married Ratna Kumar Giri in 2030 BS (1973-1974).[2] She was employed at Nepal Rastra Bank for 16 years, before she resigned to pursue acting full-time.[3] Her family was not appreciative of her choice to leave a secure government job to pursue a career in acting.[6]

Notable works

Her notable films include Simana,[5] Thuldai, Darpan Chhaya, Jhola, Kusume Rumal 2, Prem Geet,[7] Pheri Bhetaula, Teen Ghumti,[8] Captain,[9] Rato Tika Nidharma,[10] Dream Girl,[11] Chhakka Panja 2,[5] Chhakka Panja 3,[12] Kirtipur[13] and Pareni Maya Jalaima.

Awards

She won Best Supporting Actress at the second NFDC National Film Awards in 2014 for her role in Jhola.[14][15] She won Best Character Actress at the Film Actor's Association of Nepal (FAAN) Awards - 2072 for her role in the film Prem Geet in 2072 BS.[16] She received the FAAN National Award in 2073 BS.[17][18]

References
  1. "जब रत्नपार्कमा खरभुजा बेच्दै भेटिइन् अभिनेत्री लक्ष्मी गिरी (फोटो फिचर)". Sagarmatha TV. 2018-08-08. Retrieved 2019-09-08.
  2. Koirala, Rajesh (2009). "लक्ष्मी गिरी सानो छँदा" [When Laxmi Giri Was A Kid]. Kantipur Daily. Retrieved 8 September 2019 – via Rajesh Koirala's Blog.
  3. "कलाकारितामा लक्ष्मी गिरीको ३५ वर्षः कति दु:ख, कति हर्ष ?". Online Khabar. Retrieved 2019-09-08.
  4. "कलाकार लक्ष्मी गिरी भन्छिन् – म ज्यामी रहेछु, अब गिनिजबुकमा नाम लेखाउने धोको छ". Ujyaalo Online. Retrieved 2019-09-08.
  5. "हिरोइनलाई हप्काउने 'छुच्ची बुढी'". Online Khabar. Retrieved 2019-09-08.
  6. "लक्ष्मी गिरी, वरिष्ठ अभिनेतृ". narimag.com.np (in Nepali). Retrieved 2019-09-08.
  7. "अवार्ड डायरीः 'बोल्दा बोल्दै जब लक्ष्मी दिदीका गला अवरुद्ध भए…'". Online Khabar. Retrieved 2019-09-08.
  8. "Uncaptivating Teen Ghumti". The Himalayan Times. 2016-07-02. Retrieved 2019-09-08.
  9. "Captain movie review: This Anmol KC starrer is a story of makers' misses – OnlineKhabar". Retrieved 2019-09-08.
  10. Setopati, सेतोपाटी कला. "'रातो टिका निधारमा'को ट्रेलरमा यस्तो देखियो साम्राज्ञी र अंकितको टक्कर". Setopati. Retrieved 2019-09-08.
  11. Setopati, सेतोपाटी संवाददाता. "'ड्रिम गर्ल'को नयाँ रिलिज मिति मंसिर ७". Setopati. Retrieved 2019-09-08.
  12. "सुरु भयो छक्कापञ्जा ३". saptahik.com.np (in Nepali). Retrieved 2019-09-08.
  13. "इतिहास नपढेकोमा लक्ष्मीलाई पछुतो". Naya Patrika (in Nepali). Retrieved 2019-09-08.
  14. "'झोला' सर्वोत्कृष्ट सिनेमा". setopati.com. Retrieved 2019-09-08.
  15. "एनएफडीसी अवार्डमा `झोला` उत्कृष्ट". www.filmykhabar.com. Retrieved 2019-09-08.
  16. "यस्ता छन् फान एवार्डका विजेताहरु". Nepali Times Australia. 2016-07-03. Retrieved 2019-09-08.
  17. "लक्ष्मी गिरी र पुरन जोशी पुरस्कृत". Retrieved 2019-09-08.
  18. "अभिनेत्री लक्ष्मी गिरीलाई कलाकार संघ राष्ट्रिय पुरस्कार - Ratopati". archive.ratopati.com. Retrieved 2019-09-08.
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