Namrata Shrestha facts for kids
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Namrata Shrestha
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Namrata Shrestha in 2013
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| Occupation | Actress, film maker |
| Years active | 2005 – present |
Namrata Shrestha is a famous actress and model from Nepal. She started her acting journey in 2008 with the movie Sano Sansar. Since then, she has acted in many popular Nepali films.
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Her Acting Journey
In 2008, Namrata starred in the romantic comedy Sano Sansar. She played a character named Ritu. Even though she was new to acting, she was chosen for this important role.
After that, she played Sikha in the 2009 romantic comedy Mero Euta Saathi Chha.
In 2010, Namrata also started acting in plays. Her first theater show was called Jalpari.
Since then, Namrata has been in many big movies. These include Chhadke, where she acted alongside famous actors like Saugat Malla and Dayahang Rai. She also played a character who couldn't speak in the movie Maun.
In 2015, Namrata starred in the film Soul Sister. In this movie, she played two different characters. This film was also special because she sang a song called 'Bistarai Bistarai' for it.
The next year, in 2016, Namrata acted in the movie Classic with Aryan Sigdel. Her acting in Classic won her several awards. She received the Dcine Award for Best Actress and the National Film Award for Best Actress.
Later, Namrata starred in the movie Prasad. People really loved her performance in this film. She won the Dcine Award for Best Actress again for her role as Narayani.
In 2019, Namrata was in the action movie Xira. For this film, she did all her own stunts and even shaved her hair!
About Her Life
Namrata Shrestha was born in Dharan, Nepal, on June 14, 1985.
Movies She Has Been In
| 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 | |
| 2012 | Miss U | Jasmine | |
| 2013 | Chhadke | Soli | |
| 2013 | Maun | Barsha | |
| 2014 | Megha | 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 |
Plays She Has Performed In
| 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 She Has Won
| Year | Awards | Category | Work | Result |
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| 2014 | INFA Awards (Hong Kong) | Best Actor (female) 2014 | Maun | Won |
| 2015 | NEFTA awards 2015 | Best Actress | November Rain | Nominated |
| 2015 | NEFTA awards | Popular Actress of the year | November Rain | Nominated |
| 2016 | FAAN Awards | Best Actress | Classic | Won |
| 2016 | Dcine awards | Best Actress | Classic | Won |
| 2016 | NFDC Award 2016 | Best actress | Classic | Won |
| 2016 | LG Film Awards | Best actress | Classic | Won |
| 2019 | Dcine awards | Best Actress | Prasad | Won |
| 2019 | 4th Global Nepali Film Award | Star of the Year (Female) | Prasad | Won |
