Shankar Shrestha
Shankar Shrestha is a Nepali actor, singer, model, and businessman based in the United Arab Emirates. He is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Expertise Group in Abu Dhabi, which operates businesses in hospitality, recruitment, beauty, and fashion across the UAE and Nepal. In addition to his entrepreneurial career, Shrestha is known for his performances in Nepali films and music videos.
Early life and education
Shankar Shrestha was born on April 25 in Budhabare, Jhapa District, Nepal. He completed a bachelor’s degree in English. From an early age, Shrestha was interested in arts and performance, which later led him to pursue a career in the Nepali entertainment industry alongside his business ventures.
Career
Business
Shrestha is the founder and CEO of Expertise Group, a business conglomerate based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The group operates several companies, including:
Restaurants
Document clearing services
Ladies’ salons
Recruitment agencies in both UAE and Nepal
A fashion retail chain in Nepal
Film and acting
Shrestha began his acting career in the Nepali film industry, gaining recognition for his roles in movies such as:
Man Bina Ko Dhan
Pariwartan
He became popular for portraying negative roles in these films and has several upcoming movie projects in development.
Music and modeling
In addition to acting, Shrestha is a singer and music video model. He performed and appeared in several popular Nepali songs, including:
Timro Man Ma Lukeko Kura (Remake Version – Part 1)- Example: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zsrnPFflZDk
Timro Man Ma Lukeko Kura (Remake Version – Part 2)- Example: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y892UFpkGzo
Runchha Yo Man – Dashain Tihar Song-Example: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FPsNE1_qrmA
Rato Vale – Short Movie-Example: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l82ijAteP34
Prem Ta – Horror Story Love Song- Example: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C0-tbp4d1qc
Mayako Rajya by Prabisha Adhikari-Example: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zsrnPFflZDk
Timi Meri Maya by Ananda Karki- Example: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XsKATrvEUpg
Aadat by Shankar Shrestha ft. Gita Dhungana- Example: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fyNB5DKd1Ro
Timrai Huna by Shankar Shrestha & Melina Rai ft. Najir Husen & Kusum Sharma- Example: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bi3f9zbwviA
He also appeared as a model in Gajalu Ti Thula Thula Ankha - Example:https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=WTNS8sNgWZocHe3J&v=FvGqeHYN3HA&feature=youtu.be
by the renowned Pakistani singer Ghulam Ali.
Personal life
Outside his entertainment and business ventures, Shrestha continues to contribute to the promotion of Nepali culture through film and music, while managing his diverse business portfolio across Nepal and the UAE.
External links
Man Bina Ko Dhan – Official YouTube - Example: https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=KN8yVKme3pxxBfZi&v=2HNarocAWwQ&feature=youtu.be
Pariwartan – Official YouTube Example: -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OofvTt0Ocvs
Timro Man Ma Lukeko Kura – Remake Version -Example: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zsrnPFflZDk
Gajalu Ti Thula Thula Ankha – by Ghulam Ali- Example: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FvGqeHYN3HA&list=RDFvGqeHYN3HA&start_radio=1NS8sNgWZocHe3J
See also
Nepali cinema
Nepali music industry
