Jharana Thapa

Jharana Thapa (born as Kamala Raj Bhandari on March 28, 1975) is a Nepalese film actress, film producer and film director. She received critical acclaim for her breakout role in the 1998 movie Dharam Sankat.

After working in Nepali cinema for 20 years, she turned into a film director. Her debut directorial movie A Mero Hajur 2 was released in September 2017.

Early life Jharana Thapa was born on 28 March 1980 in Pyuthan, Nepal.

Personal life Jharana Thapa was born as Kamala Raj Bhandari on 28 March 1975 in Nepal. She comes from a family involved in the Nepali film industry. She is the mother of actress Suhana Thapa, who has appeared in films such as A Mero Hajur 3 and A Mero Hajur 4. Thapa’s family background and long-standing career in cinema have contributed to her daughter’s early exposure to the film industry and her development as an emerging actress in contemporary Nepali cinema.

Career Thapa made her Kollywood debut in Daijo (1996) opposite actor Bhuwan K.C.. She received critical acclaim for her breakout role in the 1998 film Dharam Sankat, which established her as a prominent actress in Nepali cinema.

After a successful acting career spanning over 20 years, Thapa transitioned to film direction. She made her directorial debut with A Mero Hajur 2, which was released in September 2017 under her production banner.

Filmography Actress Films Year Title Role 1996 Daijo saas 1998 Dharam Sankat 1999 Jeevan Sathi 2001 Anjali 2001 Sukha Dukha 2001 Bhaitika 2002 Purnima 2002 Siundo Ko Sindur 2003 Muglan 2009 Subash

Awards Year Award Category Movie Role Result 2008 Fem Botanica KTV Film Awards 2065 Best Actress Takdir 2009 KTV Film Award 2066 Best Actress Ma Timi Bina Mari Halchhu