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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) |
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]
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]
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]
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 |