Suhana Thapa

Jahanwi Basnet is a Nepali actress, model, and emerging producer active in the film industry since 2012. Known for her vibrant on‑screen presence and strong connection with audiences, she has appeared in films such as Yatra (2019), Hero No. 1 (2019), Laxmi Puja (2020), Black Chhayan (2024), and the upcoming Hami Teen Bhai. She also maintains a significant digital presence through her YouTube channel, where she shares travel, lifestyle, and behind‑the‑scenes content. Basnet continues to expand her creative footprint in contemporary Nepali cinema.

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.

Panchami Ghimirey is a Nepali actress who appears in Pahaad (2026), building on her early work as a child artist and voice performer in her father Tulsi Ghimirey’s films. Known for her natural expressions and clear dialogue delivery, she represents the new generation of Ghimirey family talent entering Nepali cinema with authenticity and discipline.

Neeta Dhungana is an actress and a model associated with Nepalese film industry. Neeta has been working in Nepali film industry since teenager. She has played as an elder sister in Ajambari Nata which was released in 2008.