
Person
Namrata Shrestha
Acting · Born 1985-06-14 · Dharan, Nepal
Biography
Namrata Shrestha (born June 14, 1985) is a highly acclaimed Nepalese actress and model who has been a prominent figure in the entertainment industry since her debut in 2008. She quickly rose to fame with her role as Ritu in the romantic comedy Sano Sansar. She followed this success with the hit film Mero Euta Saathi Chha in 2009, establishing herself as a leading talent in Nepali cinema. Known for her dedication to her craft, she has taken on diverse and challenging roles, such as playing a mute woman in Maun and performing her own stunts for the action film Xira, for which she even shaved her head. Her career is marked by several prestigious awards, including the National Film Award for Best Actress for her performance in the movie Classic (2016). She also received widespread critical acclaim for her role as Narayani in the film Prasad (2018), which earned her multiple "Best Actress" honors at the Dcine Awards and other major ceremonies. In addition to her film work, Shrestha is an accomplished theater performer, with lead roles in plays like Jalpari and Yerma. As both an actor and filmmaker, she remains one of the most influential and respected personalities in the Nepali arts, recognized for her ability to bring depth and authenticity to every character she portrays.
Known for

November Rain
Sheetal

Classic
Dristi

Chhadke
Soli

Parva
Ritu

Sano Sansar
Reetu

Mero Euta Saathi Chha
Sikha

Prasad
Narayani

Maun: a loud silence
Barsha

Xira
Xira

Sambodhan
Parahu Shakya
Filmography
- 2023Marionettes (and the virtue of a lotus flower)Aama (voice)
- 2019XiraXira
- 2018PrasadNarayani
- 2017ParvaRitu
- 2016ClassicDristi
- 2015SambodhanParahu Shakya
- 2014Maun: a loud silenceBarsha
- 2014TandavMaya
- 2014November RainSheetal
- 2013ChhadkeSoli
- 2009Mero Euta Saathi ChhaSikha
- 2008Sano SansarReetu
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