Melina Manandhar (Nepali: मेलिना मानन्धर; born January 23rd, 1975, as Sunita Manandhar) is a Nepalese actress, model and producer. She has acted in films, telefilms, television serials and music videos in Nepali and Newar languages.[1]
Melina Manandhar | |
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Born | January 23rd, 1975 Kathmandu, Nepal |
Nationality | Nepalese |
Occupation(s) | Actress, producer |
Years active | 1993–present |
Spouse | Mukesh Dhakal (2008 – present) |
Awards | National Film Awards (2010) |
Career edit
Since making her debut in Priyasi (1993) she has acted in over sixty Nepali and Nepal Bhasa language films and television dramas.[2]She appeared in a supporting role in period drama Prem Pinda (1995) considered a classic in Nepali cinema.[3] She also produced a Nepali film Jwalamukhi and a television show Karuna which aired on Nepal Television.[4][5][6]
She won the National Film Award in a special category as Best Actress for Indigenous Movie for her performance in Nepal Bhasa film Balamaiju in 2010.[7]
In 2014 she was appointed as a member of the Censor Board of Nepal by Ministry of Information and Communication.[8]
Personal life edit
She was born to Maan Krishna Manandhar and Lalita Manandhar and spent most of her childhood in Kathmandu. She married actor Mukesh Dhakal in 2008 and they have a daughter Melishka Dhakal.[9] She resides in the United States with her husband and daughter.[10]
Filmography edit
Year | Title | Note |
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1993 | Priyasi | |
1993 | Arpan | |
1993 | Milan | |
1994 | Sarangi | |
1994 | Aparadh | |
1995 | Jaali Rumal | |
1995 | Prem Pinda | |
1995 | Simana | |
1996 | Daijo | |
1996 | Pratigya | |
1996 | Sangam | |
1996 | Chori Buhari | |
1997 | Bandhan | |
1997 | Bishalu | |
1997 | Dautari | |
1997 | Ke Bho Launa Ni | |
1997 | Chhoro | |
1998 | Pirati Afai Hundo Raicha | |
1998 | Rani Khola | |
1998 | Bhariya | |
1998 | Army | |
1998 | Mero Hajur | |
1998 | Bhai | |
1998 | Mato Bolcha | |
1998 | Chhahaari | |
1999 | Ghumto | |
1999 | Bhagwan | |
2001 | Badal Pari | |
2002 | Mamaghar | |
2005 | Parkhirakha Hai | |
2006 | Feri Arko Saino | |
2008 | Sano Sansar | |
2009 | God Lives in the Himalayas | |
2009 | Jwalamukhi | |
2010 | Kaslai Diu Yo Jovan | |
2010 | Balamaiju | |
2010 | Patachara | |
2016 | Krisha Goutami | |
2017 | Romeo | |
2017 | Lalteen |
References edit
- ^ "My Little Girl". smartfamily.com.np. 2017-05-17.
- ^ "Face to Face with Melina Manandhar". www.moviesansar.com. Archived from the original on 2014-04-07.
- ^ "5 Nepali films you shouldn't miss – Films of Nepal". 7 January 2012.
- ^ "欣欣拍大尺度 -「清润红绿糖水网」". Archived from the original on 2016-12-20. Retrieved 2011-10-01.
- ^ http://www.filmykhabar.com/index.php?page=interview&interview_id=2
- ^ "Competition of Investment". filmnepal.com. Archived from the original on 2010-09-21.
- ^ "The Himalayan Times : Familiar famous faces take home National Film Awards - Detail News : Nepal News Portal". Archived from the original on 2012-07-18. Retrieved 2011-09-30.
- ^ "Censor Board now includes actress Melina Manandhar and director Suresh Darpan". xnepali.net. 2014-05-10.
- ^ "Melina Manandhar gave birth to a child". 14 November 2010.
- ^ "18 Nepali Actresses Lifestyle After Marriage". mnepal.com. 8 September 2017. Retrieved 2022-11-18.