Namrata Shrestha is a Nepali actress, filmmaker, and entrepreneur. He started his acting career with the film Sano Sansar in 2008 directed by Alok Nembang. In 2015, he started his own film production company Highly High Entertainment. He is also a Nepalese singer and radio jockey.
Wiki/Biography
Namrata Shrestha was born on Friday, 14 June 1985 (age 36 years; in 2021) in Dharan, Nepal. His zodiac sign is Gemini.
Physical appearance
Height (approx): 5′ 6″
Weight (approx): 60 kg
Hair Color: Brown
Eye Color: Brown
Family
Parents & Siblings
His parents’ names are unknown.
Namrata Shrestha with her father
Namrata Shrestha with her mother
Namrata Shrestha has a brother.
Namrata Shrestha with her brother
Relationships/Affairs
Namrata Shrestha is in a relationship with Ramon Das Shrestha.
Namrata Shrestha with Raymon Das Shrestha
Soon, their relationship ended and, she was seen dating DJ Tantrik in 2009. However, this relationship did not last long. In 2012, she entered into a relationship with Prem Ghale, a restaurant and manpower company owner in Nepal.
Namratha Shrestha with Prem Ghale
In 2020, she was seen dating Dawa Steven Sherpa, a Nepali entrepreneur.
Namrata Shrestha and Dawa Steven Sherpa
Career
Movie
In 2008, Namrata Shrestha made her debut in the film industry with the romantic comedy film Sano Sansar. Namrata Shrestha plays Ritu in the film.
Namrata Shrestha on Sano Sansar movie poster
In 2009, she appeared in the romantic comedy film Mero Euta Saathi Chha. Later, Namrata Shrestha was cast in a high budget film titled Chhadke. Saugat Malla, Dayahang Rai and Robin Tamang are the other actors in the film. Soon after, she appeared in the film Maun where she played the role of a mute woman. In 2015, Namrata worked in a film called Soul Sister where she played the role of twins. In the same movie, he also sang the song ‘Bistarai Bistarai.’
Namrata Shrestha in a still from the movie Soul Sister
In 2016, Namrata Shrestha appeared opposite Nepali actor Aryan Sigdel in a film named Classic. Namrata received worldwide critical acclaim for her film Prasad in which she played the role of Narayani in 2018. The following year, Namrata Shrestha was featured in the film Xira. This is an action movie, where he does real stunts and shaves his hair. After the release of the film, The Kathmandu Post, a leading online media house in Nepal commented on the film by making it their headline. It reads,
Xira the movie will not allow you to admire Xira’s character.”
Namrata Shrestha on Xira movie poster
Theater
In 2010, Namrata Shrestha marked her theater debut with a play titled Jalpari. In 2011, she acted in the show ‘Oleanna’ where she played the role of Carol. In 2014, she acted in a drama titled ‘Yerma’ where she played the role of Yerma. In 2017, she worked in the drama Golden Boy where she played Lorna Moon.
Make a movie
Apart from being an actress, Namrata Shrestha is also a film producer. He started his own production company called Highly High Entertainment in 2015. This company is considered as one of the leading companies in the field of Nepali Performing Arts and Entertainment. Under this banner, Namrata produced Nepal’s first Psychological Thriller film Soul Sister in 2015 to great acclaim. In 2016, Highly High Entertainment organized Nepal’s first Hip Hop and Rap or NepHop concert at Basantapur Durbar Square, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This concert was attended by approximately 7000 spectators. In 2017, a drama called Golden Boy was co-produced by Highly High Entertainment which is an American classic drama by Clifford Odets.
Others
Namrata Shrestha is also an accomplished singer, radio jockey, entrepreneur and filmmaker. In 2015, he released a song titled ‘Bistarai Bistarai’ in the movie Soul Sister, and a song titled Sundar Shristi in 2016 from the movie Classic.
Controversy
In 2009, a sex video of Namrata and a Nepali DJ named Tantric went viral on various internet websites and mobile phones. The Nepalese daily Naya Patrika reported against the video shortly after its release and asked Namrata Shrestha to comment on the matter. He then replied,
Yes, I recorded it for my personal viewing. If you have a copy, I suggest you enjoy it without bothering me.”
Awards, Honors, Achievements
- 2014: Namrata Shrestha won the INFA Award in Hong Kong for the Best Actor (Female) category for the film Maun.
- 2015: Namrata Shrestha was nominated for NEFTA Award and Best Actress of the Year for her film November Rain.
- 2016: Namrata Shrestha was awarded with the D Cine Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role (Female) and the National Film Award for Best Actress for her film Classic. He also won FAAN Award and LG Film Award for Classic films.
- 2018: She won the D Cine Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role (Female) and the 4th Global Nepal Film Award for Star of the Year (Female) for her film Prasad.
Facts/Trivia
- Namrata Shrestha is a compassionate animal lover. He often posts pictures of his pet dog Bally on his social media accounts.
Namrata Shrestha with her pet dog
- Several famous magazines and tabloids often feature Namrata Shrestha on their cover pages.
Namrata Shrestha on the cover of Wedding Bells, a Nepali Magazine
- In 2019, Namrata Shrestha was honored with the “Rashtriya Nawadurga Samman 2076.”
Namrata Shrestha while receiving Rashtriya Nawadurga Samman 2076 in 2019
Categories: Biography
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