Shree Krishna Shrestha
Shree Krishna Shrestha (Nepali: श्रीकृष्ण श्रेष्ठ; April 19, 1967 – August 10, 2014)[2] was a Nepalese film actor, producer and director known for his work in Nepali Cinema. One of the greatest and highest grossing actor in history of Nepali cinema, Shrestha is known for his versatility as an actor and dancer. He made his debut with Bhumari which was successful since then he had starred in commercially successful like Maiti, Bar Pipal, Aafno Manche, Gorkhali, A Mero Hajur, Upakar, Sukha Dukha and record breaking all time blockbusters, Hami Tin Bhai, Kaha Bhetiyela and Kohinoor. He also was the producer of later two.
Shree Krishna Shrestha | |
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श्रीकृष्ण श्रेष्ठ | |
Born | Shree Krishna Shrestha 30 December 1967 Sindhupalchowk, Nepal |
Died | 10 August 2014 47) | (aged
Nationality | Nepali |
Occupation | Actor, producer |
Years active | 1991–2014 |
Personal Life and death
He married Shweta Khadka in July 2014. They met when she made her film debut in Kaha Vetiyela, a Nepali movie which he produced. The two had been in a relationship for a long time when they married on July 7, 2014. Soon afterwards, the couple left for India, where he was diagnosed with pneumonia and bone cancer. Shree died at the age of 47 in Sir Ganga Ram Hospital,[3] New Delhi on 10 August 2014 at 5 am local time.[4][5][6] Thousands of people participated in the funeral proceeding in Kathmandu. He was given national honor by the Nepal Government. Many personalities of Nepal including prime minister of Nepal expressed their deep condolence to him.
Partial filmography
As an Actor
Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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1992 | Kasam | ||
1994 | Rajamati | ||
Truck Driver | |||
Dharti | |||
Bhumari | |||
Prem Yudha | |||
Maiti | |||
Aafanta | |||
A Mero Hajur | Abishek | ||
Bar Pipal | |||
Gorkhali | |||
1996 | Nirmaya | ||
Gothalo | |||
1997 | Guru Chela | ||
Jhajhalko | |||
2004 | Hami Tin Bhai | ||
2005 | Pahuna | ||
Afno Manche | |||
Ajambari Nata | Aakash | ||
Hamro Maya Juni Juni Lai | Dev | ||
Jali Rumal | |||
"Subhakamana" | |||
Yestai Huncha Pirati | |||
Garib | |||
2007 | Nata Ragatko | Pritam thakur | |
Bharosa | |||
Jeevan Rekha | |||
Unko Samjhanama | |||
Sukha Dukha | Abishek | ||
2010 | Ram Balaram | Ram | |
Shriman Shrimatee | Rajesh | ||
Kaha Bhetiyela | Abishek | ||
2014 | Kohinoor | Abhishek Kharel (Babu) | last film |
As a Producer
Year | Film | Director | Writer |
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2010 | Kaha Bhetiyela | Shiva Regmi | Shiva Regmi |
2010 | Kohinoor | Akash Adhikari | Akash Adhikari |
References
- Actor Shrestha to be cremated with govt honors www.myrepublica.com
- "Interview with Shree Krishna Shrestha".
- "Popular actor Shree Krishna Shrestha no more". Ekantipur.com. 10 August 2014. Archived from the original on 11 August 2014.
- eKantipur Staff (10 August) "Actor Shrestha's body to arrive tomorrow," eKantipur (Kathmandu) captured at 10 August 4:20 pm.
- Himalayan Staff (10 August) "Actor Shrestha's body to arrive Kathmandu tomorrow," The Himalayan Times (Kathmandu) captured at 10 August 5:43 pm.
- "Nepali actor Shree Krishna Shrestha passes away". Business Standard. 10 August 2014.