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Jharana Thapa (born 28 March, Pyuthan) is a leading Nepali actress, producer, and director whose career has shaped mainstream Nepali cinema for more than two decades. Beginning her journey with the film Daijo in 1996, she quickly rose to prominence through her expressive screen presence and her acclaimed performance in Dharam Sankat, which established her as one of the defining actresses of the late 1990s and 2000s. Over the years she became a central figure in commercial Nepali films, appearing in more than seventy titles and becoming known for emotionally grounded roles in films such as Muglan, Jeevan Sathi, Purnima, Takdir, and the original A Mero Hajur. Her long career in front of the camera naturally evolved into filmmaking, and she transitioned into direction with A Mero Hajur 2 in 2017, later continuing the franchise with its third and fourth installments while introducing her daughter, Suhana Thapa, as a new-generation lead. She further expanded her directorial identity with Ek Bhagavad Ra Ek Geeta (2023), blending social themes with emotional storytelling. Married to producer Sunil Kumar Thapa since 1998, she has also been active behind the scenes as a producer, contributing to several successful films. Today, Jharana Thapa stands as one of the few Nepali women to achieve long-term stardom as an actress and then successfully transition into a commercially influential director, maintaining her position as a respected and enduring figure in Nepali cinema.

Hisila Maharjan is a Nepali Newari actress best known for her iconic portrayal of Rajamati in the classic Nepal Bhasa film Rajamati (1995/1996). Her performance in the culturally significant film—based on a 200‑year‑old Newar ballad—established her as one of the most recognizable faces in Newar cinema.Active since 1996, she brought emotional depth and cultural authenticity to the role, helping the film become a landmark in Nepal Bhasa filmmaking. She later appeared in Kirtipur – The Legend of Kirtilakshmi (2019), demonstrating her continued presence and versatility in Newar‑language visual storytelling.Beyond films, Hisila Maharjan has been featured in several Newari music videos, including Likka Woya, where her expressive screen presence and strong cultural grounding further strengthened her connection with Newar audiences.Her contribution to Nepali and Newar cinema remains significant, with Rajamati continuing to be remembered as one of the most important cultural films of its era—anchored by her defining performance in the title role.

Rishma Gurung (born 6 June 1994, Pokhara) is a Nepali actress and model who entered the Nepali film industry with the critically acclaimed film Kabaddi (2014), where she portrayed Maiya, a role that immediately established her as a recognizable face in contemporary Nepali cinema.She continued her presence in the franchise with Kabaddi Kabaddi (2015) and later appeared in Kabaddi Kabaddi Kabaddi (2019) in a cameo, maintaining her association with one of Nepal’s most successful film series.Beyond the Kabaddi universe, Rishma starred in Jhumkee (2016) as Dewaki, showcasing her ability to carry emotionally grounded roles. She has also been featured in earlier films such as Karma and Sairbe Mhi, which contributed to her early visibility even before her mainstream breakthrough.

Mala Sinha is an iconic Indian actress whose early career is closely linked to the history of Nepali cinema. Born to a Nepali Christian family in Calcutta, she made her acting debut in the Nepali film Maitighar (1966), produced in collaboration with Nepal’s Royal Nepal Film Corporation. Her performance in Maitighar introduced a new level of professionalism, screen presence, and emotional depth to Nepali filmmaking at a time when the industry was still developing. The film became a landmark project, remembered for elevating Nepali cinema’s technical and artistic standards. Although Mala Sinha went on to achieve major stardom in Bollywood, her contribution to Maitighar remains a significant cultural bridge between Nepali and Indian cinema.