Bhuwan Chand

Bhuwan Chand (; born June, 1949 ) is a Nepalese actress. She is known for Aama, the first Nepali feature film which was produced in 1964. Owing to her lead role in the first feature film produced in Nepal, which was produced by the Nepal government, she is known as the first actress of Nepal. Her other works include Hijo, Aaja, Bholi (1967), Manko Baandh (1973), Sindoor (1980), Jivan Rekha, Ke ghar ke dera (1987), Pachchis Basanta (1988) and Santideep (1989) among others. She is also set to receive "Extraordinary Services Award (Actress), 2019" from the Film Development Board, in its 19th anniversary celebration event.

Personal life She was born on 14 June 1949 (1 Ashadh 2006 BS) in Kuslechaur, Kathmandu, Nepal. She has received a Matric, IA and a Sr. Diploma in Kathak dance. She is the granddaughter of Late Padma Bahadur Thapa, and daughter of Gujeshwari Thapa and Bhairab Bahadur Thapa. Her father was a singer in Radio Nepal. She married Michael Chand in 1976.

Filmography Year Title Role Notes 1964 Aama Lead Actress First Nepali feature film; Debut role 1967 Hijo, Aaja, Bholi 1973 Manko Baandh 1980 Sindoor 1982 Jivan Rekha 1987 Ke Ghar Ke Dera 1988 Pachchis Basanta 1989 Santideep 1993 Kosheli 1995 Dui Thopa Aashu 1998 Prem Pratigya 1999 Nepali Babu 2002 Surakshya 2016 Teen Ghumti Based on the novel by B.P. Koirala 2017 Prem Geet 2 2018 Meri Mamu 2019 Saino Also executive presenter 2020 Selfie King — Deurali Traditional release — Mahamaya Period drama