Melina Manandhar
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Melina Manandhar | |
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| Born | January 23, 1977 Kathmandu, Nepal |
| Nationality | Nepalese |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, producer |
| Years active | 1993–present |
| Spouse | Mukesh Dhakal (2008 – present) |
| Awards | National Film Awards (2010) |
Melina Manandhar (Nepali: मेलिना मानन्धर; born January 23, 1977, 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]
Career
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
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
| 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
- ^ "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.
- ^ https://filmsofnepal.com/5-nepali-films-you-shouldnt-miss/.
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- ^ 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. Retrieved 2022-11-18.
External links
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