People

• Notable NepaliShailendra Kumar UpadhyayShailendra Kumar Upadhyay Dahal (Nepali: शैलेन्द्र कुमार उपाध्याय; 17 April 1929 – 9 May 2011) was a Nepalese politician. He was Minister of Foreign Affairs for Nepal from 1986 to 1990. He was Nepal's Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations from 1972 to 1978. He also held positions such as Defense Minister, Interior Minister, and the King's Royal Adviser.
• Notable NepaliMalina JoshiMalina Joshi is a Nepalese actress and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Nepal 2011. She represented Nepal at the Miss World 2011 pageant which was held in London on 4 November 2011. She was selected to perform Nepalese folk dance on the final day of the competition. She was placed among the top-30 in the "Beauty with a Purpose" title, a major award at Miss World.
• Notable NepaliIndira RanamagarIndira Rana Magar is a Nepalese politician and social worker serving as a member of parliament from the Rastriya Swatantra Party. She also served as the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives of Nepal from January 2023 to December 2025.
• Nepali cricketer (born 1993)Rubina ChhetryRubina Chhetry is a Nepali cricketer who plays for the women's national cricket team as a right-arm medium pace bowler. She is the former captain of the team appointed in 2012, when she replaced Nary Thapa. In 2009, she became the first cricketer to take a hat-trick for Nepal in an international match, and in 2019 she took Nepal's first hat-trick in a Women's Twenty20 International (WT20I).
• Notable NepaliAnjan BistaAnjan Bista is a Nepalese professional footballer who plays as a forward for New Road Team and the Nepal national team.
• Notable NepaliNischal BasnetNischal Basnet (Nepali: निश्चल बस्नेत) is a Nepalese director, writer, actor, and playback singer who predominantly works in Nepali cinema. Considered as one of the best directors of Nepali cinema, he is widely acclaimed for "revolutionizing Nepali cinema" through his realistic, dark, and comic depiction of social problems prevalent in Nepal on the celluloid screen. Basnet has directed three feature films: Loot (2012), Talakjung vs Tulke (2014), and Loot 2 (2017). He has acted in the films Kabaddi (2014), Dui Rupaiyan (2017), Prasad (2018), Dimag Kharab (2023), and Behuli From Meghauli (2024)
• Notable NepaliRam Raja Prasad SinghRam Raja Prasad Singh was a Nepalese politician. In July 2008, Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist), a Nepalese political party which merged with other communist parties and renamed to Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist-Centre) नेपाल कम्युनिष्ट पार्टी (माओवादी)केन्द्र, or CPN(M-C), proposed Singh as their candidate in the first presidential election in the country.
• Notable NepaliBharat KhawasCaptain Bharat Khawas is a Nepalese army officer and international footballer. He plays for Tribhuvan Army in Martyr's Memorial A-Division League as a striker. In 2023, He was on loan with Sporting Ilum De Mechi. He is currently a captain in the Nepal Army.
• Nepalese ophthalmologist (eye surgeon)Sanduk RuitDr. Sanduk Ruit is an ophthalmologist from Nepal who has helped restore the sight of over 250,000 people across North America, Africa and Asia using small-incision cataract surgery (RUITECTOMY) and Phacoemulsification cataract surgery.
• Nepalese cricketerSubash KhakurelSubash Khakurel is a Nepalese professional cricketer. He is a right-handed opening batsman and a wicket-keeper. He made his debut for Nepal against Hong Kong in December 2011.
• Nepalese actor (1957–2026)Sunil ThapaSunil Thapa (Nepali: सुनील थापा; 19 May 1957 – 7 February 2026) was a Nepalese actor who appeared in Nepali, Bollywood and Bhojpuri films. He began his career with the Bollywood film Ek Duuje Ke Liye. He later appeared in notable productions including Mary Kom (2014), in which he played boxing coach Narjit Singh, and the web series The Family Man 3.
• Notable NepaliAarif SheikhAarif Sheikh is a Nepalese cricketer, who has been a former vice-captain of the Nepal under-19 cricket team and currently plays for the senior team. Aarif is a right-handed batsman and a right-arm medium pace bowler. He made his List A debut for Nepal in the 2015 ICC World Cricket League Division Two tournament against Namibia on 21 January 2015. He was one of the eleven cricketers to play in Nepal's first ever One Day International (ODI) match, against the Netherlands, in August 2018.
• Nepalese-American singer, songwriter, and a poetBartika Eam RaiBartika Eam Rai (Nepali: बर्तिका एम राई) is a Nepalese born-American singer-songwriter based in New York City.
• Notable NepaliGanesh ShahGanesh Shah (Nepali: गणेश शाह born 12 December 1949) is a Nepalese politician and ex-Minister for Environment, Science and Technology.
• Nepalese coach and former cricketerGyanendra MallaGyanendra Malla is a Nepalese politician, cricket coach and former captain of the Nepal national cricket team, currently serving as head coach of Nepal A team. He was a right-handed batsman and an occasional wicket-keeper. He made his debut against Namibia in March 2006. He was one of the cricketers who played in Nepal's first One Day International (ODI) match, against the Netherlands, in August 2018.
• Chief Justice of NepalManoj Kumar Sharma (Justice)Dr. Manoj Kumar Sharma is a Nepalese jurist who has served as the 33rd Chief Justice of Nepal since 19 May 2026. He had previously served as a Justice of the Supreme Court from April 2019 until his accession as Chief Justice.
• Speaker of the parliament of NepalDol Prasad AryalDol Prasad Aryal is a Nepalese politician who has been serving as the speaker of the House of Representatives since 2026. He represents the constituency of Kathmandu 9. He previously also served as the Minister of Labour, Employment, and Social Security in Third Dahal Cabinet. A member of the Rastriya Swatantra Party, he served as a vice chairman of the party since 2022, until he became speaker of the parliament in 2026. He was also briefly acting party chairman when Rabi Lamichhane was stripped of his citizenship.
• Nepalese Minister of Finance since 2026Swarnim WagleDr. Swarnim Wagle is a Nepalese politician and prominent South Asian economist who has served as the Minister of Finance since 2026. He is also the vice-chairperson of the Rastriya Swatantra Party. He was formerly a chief economic advisor at the UNDP Regional Bureau for Asia and the Pacific (RBAP) in New York.
• Nepalese Minister of Foreign Affairs since 2026Shisir KhanalShisir Khanal is a Nepalese politician who has served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs since 2026. A senior member of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), Khanal is a two-term member of parliament from Kathmandu 6, having been first elected in 2022 and re-elected in the 2026 general election amid the RSP's landslide victory.
• Minister of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation of Nepal since 2026Biraj Bhakta ShresthaBiraj Bhakta Shrestha is a Nepalese politician and the current Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation. He is a member of Rastriya Swatantra Party. He was elected to the House of Representatives from Kathmandu 8 in the 2022 general elections. He secured victory over the runner-up candidate by a margin of approximately five thousand votes.
• Nepalese Minister of Law, Justice and Parliamentary AffairsSobita GautamSobita Gautam is a Nepalese politician who has served as the Minister of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs since 27 March 2026. She was elected to the House of Representatives in 2022 from Kathmandu 2. At 27, she is the youngest directly-elected member in the House of Representatives. She is a vice president of the Rastriya Swatantra Party alongside Swarnim Wagle since 2026.
• Nepalese Minister of Science, Technology and InnovationMahabir PunMahabir Pun (born 22 January 1955) is a Nepalese politician, researcher, social entrepreneur, and an activist. He has served as the Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation since 9 June 2026. A member of the House of Representatives representing Myagdi-1 constituency, he is the only independent candidate to win a seat in the 2026 general election. He previously served as the Minister of Education, Science and Technology in the interim government formed after 2025 Gen Z protests.
• Nepalese Minister of Education and SportsSasmit PokharelSasmit Pokharel is a Nepalese politician who has served as the Minister of Education and Sports since 2026. He is also the spokesperson of the Government of Nepal. He became a member of parliament after being elected from Kathmandu-5 constituency as a candidate of Rastriya Swatantra Party in the 2026 Nepalese general election. He is one of the youngest lawmakers in the 7th House of Representatives of Nepal.
• Minister of Industry, Commerce and Supplies of Nepal since 2026Deepak Kumar SahDeepak Kumar Sah (born 28 May 1976) is a Nepalese politician serving as the Minister of Industry, Commerce and Supplies in the government led by prime minister Balen Shah.
• Nepali politician (born 2000)Ruby Kumari ThakurRuby Kumari Thakur is a Nepalese politician serving as the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives since 10th April 2026. She has been a member of the House of Representatives from the Shram Sanskriti Party since 26 March 2026.
• Nepalese army chiefAshok Raj SigdelGeneral Ashok Raj Sigdel is a Nepali military officer, currently serving as the Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) of the Nepali Army since 9 September 2024. He assumed office after taking the oath from the President of Nepal, Ram Chandra Paudel, on 9 September 2024. He succeeded General Prabhu Ram Sharma. Sigdel was also conferred the honorary rank of General of the Indian Army by the President of India, Droupadi Murmu.
• Chief Minister of Koshi Province since 2024Hikmat Kumar KarkiHikmat Kumar Karki (Nepali: हिक्मत कुमार कार्की; born 26 September 1964) is a Nepalese politician who has been serving as the Chief Minister of Koshi Province since 9 May 2024. Previously, he held the same position from 9 January 2023 to 7 July 2023, and from 8 September 2023 to 14 October 2023.
• Nepali politicianSurendra Raj PandeySurendra Raj Pandey is a Nepalese politician belonging to Nepali Congress. He is the current chief minister of Gandaki Province and was appointed to the post on May 29, 2024. Pandey is the Parliamentary Party leader of the Nepali Congress in the province and is member of from Gorkha 2(B). Pandey has previously served as Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly. He is also the Central Working Committee member of Nepali Congress.
• Governor of SudurpaschimNajir MiyaNajir Miya is a Nepalese politician who has served as the Governor of Sudurpaschim Province since 12 March 2024.
• Acting Deputy Mayor of KathmanduSunita DangolSunita Dangol is a Nepalese politician, Newar heritage conservationist, language activist, and media professional. She is currently serving as the acting deputy mayor of Kathmandu metropolitan city, the capital city of Nepal since 18 January 2026, following the resignation of Mayor Balendra Shah. She assumed office of deputy mayor on 30 May 2022, under mayor Shah.
• Nepali politicianChiri Babu MaharjanChiri Babu Maharjan (Nepali: चिरी बाबु महर्जन) is a Nepali politician serving as the Mayor of Lalitpur Metropolitan City since 2017. A member of the Nepali Congress since 1989, he won the local elections of the then Lalitpur Municipality in the years 1981, 1987, and 1992, and consequently served as a Ward Chairperson of the 03-Ward for three times.
• Nepalese politicianGopal HamalGopal Hamal, also known as Gopi Hamal, is a Nepalese politician, social worker, and current mayor of Dhangadhi sub metropolitan city. He announced his candidacy as an independent candidate and won the 2022 election with more than 51 percent of the vote. He has been mayor since May 2022. Prior to this he also contested in 2017 Dhangadhi municipal election, but lost by around 2,700 votes.
• member of the Provincial Assembly of Madhesh ProvinceRam Chandra Mandal
• member of the Provincial Assembly of Madhesh ProvinceUpendra Mahato
• Nepali politicianOnsari Gharti MagarOnsari Gharti Magar is a Nepali communist politician and former parliamentarian. She was the first female Speaker of the House of Representatives. She was elected unopposed as Speaker on October 16, 2015.
• Nepalese diplomat (born 1956)Arjun Bahadur ThapaArjun Bahadur Thapa is a Nepali diplomat and former General Secretary of SAARC.
• Nepalese politician and diplomat (1784–1841)Chautariya Pushkar ShahMukhtiyar General Sri Sri Sri Chautariya Pushkar Shah was a prominent Nepalese statesman, diplomat, and military leader. He served as Mukhtiyar of Nepal from August 1838 to early 1839. He is notable for his diplomatic missions to China and for attempting to establish strategic alliances with regional powers to protect Nepal’s sovereignty during the early 19th century.
• King of Mustang (1930–2016)Jigme Dorje Palbar BistaJigme Dorje Palbar Bista was the King of Mustang between 1964 and 2008, until monarchy, semi-monarchy, vassals and titular kingship were abolished in Nepal. He was descendant in the 25th generation of King Amadpal bist (1440–1447), who was founder of the Kingdom of Lo. King Amadpal Bist was from the direct lineage of the greatest king of Tibet, Songtsen Gampo.
• Nepali politicianKamal ThapaKamal Thapa (Nepali: कमल थापा; born 4 August 1955) is a Nepalese politician belonging to Rastriya Prajatantra Party.
• Nepali politicianKrishna Bahadur MaharaKrishna Bahadur Mahara is a Nepalese politician, belonging to the Nepali Communist Party. He was a prominent Maoist leader during the civil war. After the Maoists entered the peace process, he was elected to parliament/constituent-assembly multiple times, and also became a cabinet minister. Following his election to the house of representatives in the 2017 legislative election, he was elected House Speaker but resigned in October 2019 after allegations of attempted rape were made by a parliamentary staffer. He was acquitted in February 2020.

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