Jayananda Chand Thakuri

Jayanendra Chand Thakuri (Nepali:जयनेन्द्र चन्द ठकुरी, 1942 31 May 2020) was a Nepalese actor known for his work in Nepali cinema. Thakuri acted in more than 100 films, including Kanchhi, Bishwas, Maya Preeti, Pheri Bhetaula, Angarakshyak and Parkhi Base. He died after having been paralysed for nine years and bedridden the last six months.

Personal life Thakuri was born in Baitadi in Far-Western Nepal, to father, Sheel Chanda, and mother, Rukmini Devi Chanda. He played cricket for Jawalakhel Youth Club.

Career Thakuri debuted as an actor in the 1982 Nepali film Jeevan Rekha. He went on to appear in more than 100 films, He starred in Kanchhi, Biswas, Maya Priti, Feri Bhetaula, Angarakshyak, and Parkhi Base. He made his Bollywood debut with Panchavati released in 1986; he also appeared in the Pakistani film Phani.

Thakuri's health started to worsen when he was filming Bhagi Bhagi Najau (2012), after an accident at the sets.

He was awarded the Abhiyan Actor of the Decade in 1995.

Illness and death Thakuri was paralysed for his last nine years. He had additional health problems including high blood pressure and diabetes. His remains were cremated the same day at the Pashupati Electric Crematorium. Year Film

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