Namrata Shrestha

Namrata Shrestha
Namrata Shrestha in 2013
Born	Namrata Shrestha Dharan, Nepal
Nationality	Nepali
Occupation	Actress, model
Years active	2005  – present
Height	1.63 m (5 ft 4 in)

Namrata Shrestha is a Nepalese model and actress, known for her roles in Nepali films including the romantic film November Rain released in 2014. Alongside this she is well known for her appearance in Nepali music videos.^[1] Before embarking on her acting career, she was involved in theater productions and modeling.

Shrestha began her film career in 2008 and made her break through playing Reetu in the romantic comedy film Sano Sansar. She has since starred in a range of films including, Mero Euta Saathi Cha (2009) and Chhadke (2014).

Apart from acting in movies, she also occasionally works at her own restaurant called Attic^[2] in Lazimpat, Kathmandu.

Career

2005–2007: Career beginnings

Shrestha has appeared on the cover of^[3] Navyaata Magazine, Wave Magazine,^[4] VOW Magazine,^[5] and other magazines. She has also been featured in Nepali Entertainment portal CyberSansar.com.^[6]

2008–present

In 2008, Shrestha debuted her movie career in Sano Sansar where she played the lead role of Reetu. After the release of Sano Sansar raised her profile, she was cast for Mero Euta Saathi Cha which was produced by Sudarshan Thapa and became a huge hit in 2009. This was the same year when sex scandal involving her sleeping with DJ Tantrik leaked out.^[7]

In 2010, Shrestha appeared in two movies. She appeared briefly as a cameo in the film First Love and as a sponsor in a short film for HIV Aids Awareness. Later that year she debuted in her first theater performance, Jalpari.

In 2011, she acted as the main character Carol in the theater production of Oleanna.

In 2015, in the movie Classic, moive of the Aryan and Namrata [^[8]

In 2013, she appeared in the much awaited Nepali movie, Chhadke alongside Saugat Malla, Daya Hang Rai and Robin Tamang. Chhadke, directed by debutant Nigam Shrestha, got mixed to negative reviews however overall the movie was commercially successful. Shrestha played the character Soli, an aggressive young woman involved in a local gang.

In September 2013, Maun was released. Maun is a story of two deaf and mute characters, Aman (played by Arpan Thapa) and Barsha (played by Shrestha). The story is of the love between Aman and Barsha and the story unfolds Aman’s dark past. Whilst Aman engulfs himself smoking, Barsha is a free-spirited girl who believes in achieving something meaningful in her life despite her disability. For the preparation of this movie, Shrestha had training in sign language. The debut movie of Suraj Bhushal had created buzz in movie loving communities because of the story and the cast.^[9]

In 2014, Shrestha was casted alongside Aaryan Sigdel as the onscreen couple for the blockbuster film November Rain.

In 2015, Shrestha starred in the film Soul Sister was released. Shrestha played a dual character in the film. Shrestha sang a female version of the superhit Nepali song Bistarai Bistarai by Rohit John Chhettri in the movie Soul Sister. The OST of the film was a hit throughout Nepal and the singing ability of Shrestha was highly acclaimed,^[10] however the one-man film itself was a huge failure.^[11]

Currently, Shrestha is in the process of filming for Classic, which is due for release in 2016.

Filmography

Theatre appearances

Awards and nominations

References

External links

Wikimedia Commons has media related to Namrata Shrestha.

• Namrata Shrestha at the Internet Movie Database