Malvika Subba

Dipa Shahi is a music video model from Rukumkot, Nepal, known for her expressive screen presence and growing influence in the Nepali entertainment scene. She has appeared in a range of music videos that highlight her versatility and connection to contemporary youth culture. With roots in the midwestern hills of Rukumkot, Dipa brings a grounded charm and authenticity to her performances, representing emerging talent from beyond the Kathmandu Valley. Her work continues to resonate with audiences across digital platforms.  

Prashant Tamrakar has been a driving force in the fashion industry of Nepal for more than two decades. Besides being a model, actor and choreographer, he is also an entrepreneur. Prashant is today best known for his villainous character in the recently released movie, ‘Aishwarya’. He came into the limelight as a model and earned fame through the Nepali fashion industry. Tamrakar got an opportunity to be a part of an Indian Zee TV show, ‘Model Match’ where he won the title of Model of the week. His career as a fashion choreographer took off while training as a model with a Norwegian choreographer and in 1995, he participated in Man Hunt International in Singapore, becoming the first male model to ever represent Nepal in an international platform.

Shrisha Karki (1978–13 October 2002) was a Nepali actress and model whose brief but impactful career left a lasting imprint on Nepali cinema. Active from 1997 to 2002, she appeared in nearly twenty films, including Yo Mayale Launa Satayo (1997), Allare (1997), Aafno Birano (1998), Zameen (1998), Anshabanda (1998), Gham Chhaya (1998), Maya Baiguni (2000), Aawara (2000), Beimani (2001), Maya Garchhu Ma (2001), Kaidi (2001), Dharti (2001), Malati (2001), Aatankabadi (2002), and the posthumous releases Sukha Dukha (2002) and Bacha Bandhan (2004). Known for her expressive presence and natural screen appeal, she represented the emerging generation of late‑1990s Nepali actresses transitioning into more contemporary, youth‑focused storytelling. Her career was cut short when she died by suicide on 13 October 2002 in Kathmandu, an event that triggered nationwide outrage and became one of the most defining media‑ethics crises in Nepali film history. Her death followed the publication of a nude photograph in the tabloid Jana Aastha, which sparked widespread protests by actors, directors, and the public, who condemned the incident as an example of yellow journalism and demanded accountability. Major outlets including the BBC reported on the case, documenting her family’s claims of blackmail and the film industry’s collective call for justice. The controversy ignited long‑term debates about press responsibility, exploitation, and the vulnerability of women in the entertainment sector. Despite the sensationalism surrounding her final days, Shrisha Karki is remembered within Nepali cinema as a talented young actress whose potential was never fully realized. Her filmography continues to be referenced as part of the transitional era of Nepali filmmaking, and her story remains a pivotal reminder of the need for ethical media practices and the protection of artists’ dignity.

Anu Shah is Nepali model and actress. She debuted in Nepali movie ‘The Yug Dekhi Yug Samma’. After the first movie she has been doing more than ten movies. Actress Anu Shah says that she only do selected movies and don’t accept random offers. Apart from acting in the movies, Anu Shah also is a successful model and music video actress.