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Sunil Thapa

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(Legendary Actor • Iconic Villain • Nepali, Bollywood & Bhojpuri Star)Sunil Thapa (19 May 1957 – 7 February 2026) was one of the most influential actors in Nepali cinema, celebrated for redefining villainy and character acting across Nepali, Boll...

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(Legendary Actor • Iconic Villain • Nepali, Bollywood & Bhojpuri Star)Sunil Thapa (19 May 1957 – 7 February 2026) was one of the most influential actors in Nepali cinema, celebrated for redefining...

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Full NameSunil Thapa
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Character Artists
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Active Since1986

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38

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40 yrs

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