Jharana Thapa
Jharana Thapa झरना थापा | |
|---|---|
| Jharana Thapa | |
| Born | March 28, 1977 Pyuthan |
| Education | B.A. |
| Alma mater | Mahendra Multiple Camps Dang & P.K Camps Kathmandu |
| Occupations | Actress, director |
| Years active | 1996–present |
| Spouse |
Sunil Kumar Thapa (m. 1997) |
| Children | Suhana Thapa |
| Awards | Fem Botanica KTV Film Awards (2008) KTV Film Award (2009) |
Jharana Thapa (Nepali: झरना थापा) (born as Kamala Raj Bhandari on March 28, 1975) is a Nepalese film actress, film producer and film director.[1] She was one of the top star actress of late 90s and 2010s. Thapa made her Kollywood debut in Daijo (1996) opposite star actor Bhuwan K.C.[2][3][4][5] She received critical acclaim for her breakout role in the 1998 movie Dharam Sankat.[6][7][8]
After working in Nepali cinema for 20 years, she turned into a film director. Her debut directorial movie A Mero Hajur 2 was released in September 2017.[9]
Early life
Jharana Thapa was born on 28 March 1980 in Pyuthan, Nepal.[10]
Personal life
Jharana Thapa was born as Kamala Raj Bhandari on 28 March 1975 in Nepal. She comes from a family involved in the Nepali film industry. She is the mother of actress Suhana Thapa, who has appeared in films such as A Mero Hajur 3 and A Mero Hajur 4. Thapa’s family background and long-standing career in cinema have contributed to her daughter’s early exposure to the film industry and her development as an emerging actress in contemporary Nepali cinema.[11]
Career
Thapa made her Kollywood debut in Daijo (1996) opposite actor Bhuwan K.C.. She received critical acclaim for her breakout role in the 1998 film Dharam Sankat, which established her as a prominent actress in Nepali cinema.[12]
After a successful acting career spanning over 20 years, Thapa transitioned to film direction. She made her directorial debut with A Mero Hajur 2, which was released in September 2017 under her production banner.[13]
Filmography
Actress
| Films | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Title | Role |
| 1996 | Daijo saas | |
| 1998 | Dharam Sankat | |
| 1999 | Jeevan Sathi | |
| 2001 | Anjali | |
| 2001 | Sukha Dukha | |
| 2001 | Bhaitika | |
| 2002 | Purnima | |
| 2002 | Siundo Ko Sindur | |
| 2003 | Muglan | |
| 2009 | Subash | |
Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Movie | Role | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Fem Botanica KTV Film Awards 2065 | Best Actress | Takdir[14] | Won | |
| 2009 | KTV Film Award 2066 | Best Actress | Ma Timi Bina Mari Halchhu[15] | Won |
References
- ^ a b "Biography of Jharana Thapa, Debuting as a director in A Mero Hajur 2". Nepaliactress.com.
- ^ "Daijo (1996)". Reelnepal.com. Archived from the original on 2019-12-21. Retrieved 2017-07-21.
- ^ "Jharana Thapa". Kathmanducraze.com.
- ^ "Jharana Filmography". Reelnepal.com. Archived from the original on 2019-12-21. Retrieved 2017-07-21.
- ^ "Jharna movies". Xnepali.net.
- ^ "Jharana Thapa- breakout movie". Souryadaily.com (in Nepali). Archived from the original on 2017-09-12. Retrieved 2017-07-21.
- ^ "Dharam Sankat (1998)". reelnepal.com. Archived from the original on 2019-12-21. Retrieved 2017-07-21.
- ^ "सदाबहार नायिका झरना थापा". Ekantipur.com. Archived from the original on 2017-09-12. Retrieved 11 March 2011.
- ^ "Jharana Thapa turns director". Republoca. Retrieved 28 July 2016.
- ^ "राजनीतिमा कलाकार : पार्टीका 'गहना' मात्रै?". Shukrabar. Archived from the original on 2020-08-08. Retrieved 2021-12-01.
- ^ "A Mero Hajur 2", Wikipedia, 2025-06-11, retrieved 2026-02-28
- ^ "A Mero Hajur 2", Wikipedia, 2025-06-11, retrieved 2026-02-28
- ^ "A Mero Hajur 2", Wikipedia, 2025-06-11, retrieved 2026-02-28
- ^ "Film Award 2065". Nepali Movies, Nepali Films. Archived from the original on 2011-07-14.
- ^ "Ma Timi Bina Marihalchu best in the KTV Film Award 2066". Nepali Movies, Nepali Films. Archived from the original on 2010-07-20. Retrieved 2010-05-15.
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