Shiva Shrestha

Shiva Sundar Shrestha (Nepali: शिवसुन्दर श्रेष्ठ), known professionally as Shiva Shrestha, is a Nepali actor known for action films. He is referred to as the "Action King" of Nepali film.[1] In 2016, he appeared alongside Rajesh Hamal in Bagmati.[2] In 2018, he announced a film that he would write and produce, and would star his son in his debut role. Shrestha was set to feature in a prominent role himself.[1] He was considered most successful film star in the history of Nepali film industry. He starred in several box office successful movies like Jeevan Rekha (1980) , Badalindo Akash (1982) , Kanchi (1984) , Bishwas (1986) , Chino (1989) , ManaKamana(1990) , Milan (1993) , Dharma Sankat (1998) & Thul Dai (1999) etc.

This article is about the actor. For the footballer, see Shiva Shrestha (footballer).

Shiva Shrestha
शिव श्रेष्ठ
Born
Shiva Sundar Shrestha

(1953-06-20) June 20, 1953
Biratnagar, Nepal
Other namesThul Dai
OccupationActor, producer

During the 1980s, 1990s, and 2000s, he was called second pillar of the film industry with many hits.

Filmography
TitleYear
Jeevan RekHa1980
Kanchi1984
Bishwas1986
BAdlindo Akash1988
Chino1989
Lava 1991
Raanko1994
Sworga1994
Sapana1994
Thul dai1999
Agni Pariksha1997
Miss Bangkok1999
Tiger1985
Humse Hain Zamanav1984
Hum ek hain1987
Zameen Aasman1984
Mazboot1993
Sankalpa1992
Pachheuri1996
Milan1993
Janma Bhumi1994
Sakkali Nakkali1996
Malati2000
Dharma Sankat1997
Swora Barse Joovan1999
Mama Ghar2000
Naatedar2001
DeshDrohi2004
Mero Hajur2002
Laxman Rekha1999
Jetho Kancho2003
Raju Raja Ram2005
Ransangram2010
Mister Don2008
Yuddha2007
Raaj2011
Action2015
Bagmati2016

He appeared in many Pakistani Urdu action movies. During his five-year period his action and dancing skills were popular among Pakistani movie audiences. List of his Pakistani movies are as follows:

  • Lady Commando
  • Lava
  • Bangkok Kay Chor

References
  1. "Shiva Shrestha's son, Shakti, to make his debut". kathmandupost.ekantipur.com.np.
  2. "Bagmati fails to impress". The Himalayan Times. 9 January 2016.


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