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's Sano Sansar in 2008, Shrestha has gone on to appear in a number of commercial Nepali-language films as a sought-after model and

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Career

In 2008, Shrestha appeared alongside

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in the

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'' Sano Sansar'', where she played the character of Ritu. Shrestha was new to acting and was selected for the role despite her lack of experience. Shrestha then appeared as Sikha in the 2009 romantic comedy ''

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''. In 2010, Shrestha debuted in her first theater performance, ''Jalpari''. Since then, Shrestha has appeared in a string of high-profile films, including the Nigam Shrestha-helmed '' Chhadke'' alongside

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and

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; ''Maun'' where she plays a mute woman. In 2015, Shrestha starred in the film ''Soul Sister,'' playing two characters. The film also marked her debut as a singer for the song 'Bistarai Bistarai'. The following year, in 2016, Shrestha starred in the movie ''

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'', again alongside Aryan Sigdel. Her role in the film earned her a Dcine Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role (Female) and the

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. Shrestha then starred in the movie ''Prasad'' to widespread critical acclaim. Shrestha once again won the Dcine Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role (Female) for her portrayal of Narayani in the film. In 2019, Shrestha starred in the action movie ''Xira'', where she did all of her own stunts and shaved off her hair. The film was not well-received with the

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summing up "Xira the film won’t let you admire Xira the character"

Personal life

Namrata Shrestha was born in

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on 14 June 1985.

Filmography

Theatre appearances

Awards and nominations

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Shrestha, Namrata Nepalese film actresses Living people Nepalese female models People from Dharan Nepalese stage actresses 21st-century Nepalese actresses 1985 births Nepalese child actresses