Surakshya Panta

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Surakshya Panta is a Nepalese actress, producer, and creative director, born in Butwal, Nepal. A former civil engineer with degrees in BE Civil and MSc Integrated Water Resources Management, she transitioned to entertainment as a TV VJ before her film debut in Ajhai Pani (2015). She rose to fame with the blockbuster Dhanapati (2017) and starred in acclaimed films like Gopi (2019) and Aama (2020), winning the National Film Award for Best Actress for the latter. Internationally, she debuted in Italy’s The Eight Mountains (2022), which won the Cannes Jury Prize, making her the first Nepali actor at the Cannes red carpet. Notable for her theater work (Klesha) and TV hosting, she has won multiple awards, including ‘Actor of the Year’ (2020) and NEFTA’s Best Supporting Actress (2019). Married to director Manav Subedi (2023), her recent films include Ke Ghar Ke Dera (2022) and Bahaab (2023). A trailblazer in Nepali cinema, she balances artistic acclaim and commercial success. -NMDB Biography By: Jackveer Nepali

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