Shrisha Karki (Nepali: श्रीषा कार्की) was a Nepalese actress and model known for her work in Nepali cinema.[1] She committed suicide by hanging at her home on 13 October 2002.[2][3] Her death sparked debates over tabloid journalism.[4][5]

Shreesha Karki
Died(2002-10-13)13 October 2002
NationalityNepali
Years active1997–2002

Filmography edit

Films
Year Title Role(s) Notes Ref.
1997 Yo Mayale Launa Satayo [6]
1997 Allare
1998 Aafno Birano
1998 Zameen
1998 Anshabanda
1998 Gham Chhaya
2000 Maya Baiguni
2000 Aawara
2001 Beimani
2001 Maya Garchhu Ma
2001 Kaidi
2001 Dharti
2001 Malati
2002 Aatankabadi
2002 Sukha Dukha Posthumous release
2004 Bacha Bandhan Posthumous release

References edit

  1. ^ "Film star's suicide grips Nepal". BBC. 29 October 2002. Archived from the original on 15 September 2021. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
  2. ^ "Actress takes own life because of nude photo". The Age. 31 October 2002. Archived from the original on 15 September 2021. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
  3. ^ "Nepal's newsrooms need guidelines, training and women journalists to improve coverage of sexual violence". The Record. Archived from the original on 15 September 2021. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
  4. ^ "Patriarchy, female freedom Shrisha Karki". Nepali Times. Archived from the original on 15 September 2021. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
  5. ^ "How, in the name of entertainment journalism, actors are still getting objectified and vilified". The Kathmandu Post. Archived from the original on 15 September 2021. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
  6. ^ "Shreesha Karki". Lens Nepal. Archived from the original on 17 September 2021. Retrieved 15 September 2021.