Namrata Shrestha
Namrata Shrestha is a Nepalese actress and model.
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Occupation(s) | Actress, film maker |
Years active | 2005 – present |
Website | namrataashrestha |
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.[1]
Career
In 2008, Shrestha appeared alongside Karma in the romantic comedy Sano Sansar, where she played the character of Ritu.[2] Shrestha was new to acting and was selected for the role despite her lack of experience.[3]
Shrestha then appeared as Sikha in the 2009 romantic comedy Mero Euta Saathi Chha.
In 2010, Shrestha debuted in her first theater performance, Jalpari.[4]
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)[5] and the National Film Award for Best Actress.[6]
Shrestha then starred in the movie Prasad to widespread critical acclaim.[7] Shrestha once again won the Dcine Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role (Female) for her portrayal of Narayani in the film.[8]
In 2019, Shrestha starred in the action movie Xira, where she did all of her own stunts and shaved off her hair.[9] The film was not well-received[10] with the Kathmandu Post summing up "Xira the film won’t let you admire Xira the character"[11]
Filmography
Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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2008 | Sano Sansar | Reetu | |
2009 | Mero Euta Saathi Cha | Shika | |
2010 | First Love | Guest Appearance | |
2010 | HIV Aids Awareness | Short film[13] | |
2012 | Miss U | Jasmine | |
2013 | Chhadke | Soli | |
2013 | Maun | Barsha | |
2014 | Megha[14] | Megha | |
2014 | November Rain | Sheetal | |
2014 | Tandav | Maya | |
2015 | Soul Sister | Maya | |
2015 | Adhakatti | Namrata | Special appearance in song "Hey Namrata" |
2016 | Classic | Dristi | |
2016 | Homework | Anshu Raymajhi | |
2016 | Sambhodhan | Parol | |
2017 | Parva | Reetu | |
2018 | Prasad | Narayani | |
2019 | Xira | Xira |
Theatre appearances
Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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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
Year | Awards | Category | Work | Result |
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2014 | INFA Awards (Hong Kong) | Best Actor (female) 2014 | Maun | Won[15][16] |
2015 | NEFTA awards 2015 | Best Actress | November Rain | Nominated[17] |
2015 | NEFTA awards | Popular Actress of the year | November Rain | Nominated[17] |
2016 | FAAN Awards | Best Actress | Classic | Won[18] |
2016 | Dcine awards | Best Actress | Classic | Won[19][20] |
2016 | NFDC Award 2016 | Best actress | Classic | Won[21][22] |
2016 | LG Film Awards | Best actress | Classic | Won[23][24] |
2019 | Dcine awards | Best Actress | Prasad | Won |
2019 | 4th Global Nepali Film Award | Star of the Year (Female) | Prasad | Won |
References
- "Namrata Shrestha". IMDb. Retrieved 5 October 2020.
- Karmacharya, Avash (22 September 2008). "Alok's Sano Sansar welcomed in bigger world". Kantipur. Archived from the original on 22 September 2008. Retrieved 19 November 2019.
- "TWO WORLDS COLLIDE: THE BEAUTY TAKES ON THE BEAST". The Nepali Man. 12 September 2019. Archived from the original on 19 November 2019. Retrieved 19 November 2019.
- Catch Namrata Shrestha as Jalpari Archived 28 May 2009 at the Wayback Machine. CyberSansar.com (21 May 2009). Retrieved on 24 June 2017.
- "Dcine Award Details | 2073". Lens Nepal. Retrieved 5 October 2020.
- Rawal, Prasuma (7 September 2016). "Pashupati Prasad wins treble at Film Awards including Best Film". My Republica. Archived from the original on 15 November 2018. Retrieved 5 October 2020.
- Pyakurel, Diwakar (7 December 2018). "Prasad movie review: Realistic love story blended with polished cinema art". Online Khabar. Archived from the original on 16 April 2022. Retrieved 5 October 2020.
- "Dcine Award Details | 2076". Lens Nepal. Retrieved 5 October 2020.
- "'Xira' drops its trailer, Namrata in an action avatar". My Republica. 7 August 2019. Archived from the original on 12 January 2021. Retrieved 5 October 2020.
- Pyakurel, Diwakar (25 August 2019). "Xira movie review: Why is Namrataa Shrestha's experiment appealing to feminists?". Online Khabar. Archived from the original on 19 November 2021. Retrieved 5 October 2020.
- Dixit, Abhimanyu (31 August 2019). "Xira the film won't let you admire Xira the character". The Kathmandu Post. Archived from the original on 20 November 2021. Retrieved 5 October 2020.
- Singh, Pradeep (14 June 2013). "Happy 28th Birthday Namrata Shrestha". Nepal.fm. Retrieved 29 June 2021.
- Video on YouTube
- "Valentine release for Megha". Kantipur. 7 January 2014. Archived from the original on 10 January 2014. Retrieved 21 October 2021.
- "INFA award nomination full list". Xnepali.net. Archived from the original on 23 July 2015. Retrieved 6 August 2015.
- "Aaryan namrata win top infa film award". khabarsite.net. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 6 August 2015.
- "Top 5 nomination nefta award 2015 full list". xnepali.net. Archived from the original on 5 August 2015. Retrieved 14 August 2015.
- "PASHUPATI PRASAD Wins 4 FAAN Awards, The Complete Winners List". moviemandu.com. Archived from the original on 6 July 2016. Retrieved 7 July 2016.
- "'डी सिने अवार्ड'मा 'क्लासिक, प्रेमगीत र वडा नम्बर ६'को बर्चस्व(पूर्ण सूचीसहित)". onlinekhabar.com. Archived from the original on 16 August 2016. Retrieved 14 August 2016.
- "आर्यन र नम्रता फेरि उत्कृष्ट, 'क्लासिक' बर्षकै उत्कृष्ट चलचित्र(फोटाे फिचरसहित)". onlinekhabar.com. Archived from the original on 15 August 2016. Retrieved 14 August 2016.
- "क्लासिक र प्रेमगीतको चर्को भिडन्त, 'पशुपति प्रसाद र कबड्डी कबड्डी' पनि कम छैनन्". onlinekhabar.com. Archived from the original on 27 August 2016. Retrieved 24 August 2016.
- "एनएफडिसी अवार्डमा 'क्लासिक'को दबदबा ,अवार्ड थापेपछी के भने त विजेताहरुले ? (भिडियो)". rangakhabar.com. Archived from the original on 23 September 2016. Retrieved 23 September 2016.
- "डीसीको अवार्डमा नम्रतादेखि साम्राज्ञीको प्रतिस्पर्धा, मनोनयमा ५ फिल्मको वर्चस्व". onlinekhabar.com. Archived from the original on 4 September 2016. Retrieved 31 August 2016.
- "नम्रता र दयाहाङ उत्कृष्ट नायक–नायिका, रेखा र अनमोल 'पपुलर एक्टर'". onlinekhabar.com. Archived from the original on 9 September 2016. Retrieved 8 September 2016.