# Namrata Shrestha

_Nepalese actress_

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Last updated: 2026-10-18

> Namrata Shrestha is a Nepalese actress and model. Since debuting in Alok Nembang's Sano Sansar in 2008, Shrestha has gone on to appear in a number of commercial Nepali-language films as a sought-after model and actor.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 14 June 1986 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6962061#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Dharan ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6962061#P19))
- **Citizenship:** Nepal ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6962061#P27))
- **Occupation:** model; actor ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6962061#P106))
- **Education:** St. Xavier's College, Kathmandu; bachelor's degree ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6962061#P69))
- **Official website:** namrataashrestha.com ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6962061#P856))
- **Facebook:** NamrataaOfficial ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6962061#P2013))
- **Instagram:** namrataashrestha ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6962061#P2003))

## Early life and education

- Namrata Shrestha was born in Dharan on 14 June 1985. ([Nepal.fm](https://nepal.fm/happy-28th-birthday-namrata-shrestha/))

## Career

- In 2008, Shrestha appeared alongside Karma in the romantic comedy Sano Sansar, where she played the character of Ritu. ([Kantipur](http://www.kantipuronline.com/kolnews.php?&nid=160440))
- Shrestha was new to acting and was selected for the role despite her lack of experience. ([The Nepali Man](https://tnm.com.np/two-worlds-collide-the-beauty-takes-on-the-beast/))
- In 2010, Shrestha debuted in her first theater performance, Jalpari. ([cybersansar.com](http://www.cybersansar.com/article.php?aid=3186))
- Her role in the film earned her a Dcine Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role (Female) and the National Film Award for Best Actress. ([Lens Nepal](https://www.lensnepal.com/awards/dcine-award/2073.html), [My Republica](http://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/5229/))
- Shrestha then starred in the movie Prasad to widespread critical acclaim. ([Online Khabar](https://english.onlinekhabar.com/prasad-movie-review-realistic-love-story-blended-with-artistic-cinema-art.html))
- Shrestha once again won the Dcine Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role (Female) for her portrayal of Narayani in the film. ([Lens Nepal](https://www.lensnepal.com/awards/dcine-award/2076.html))

_Cited sentences quoted from Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Namrata_Shrestha&oldid=1380685738), CC BY-SA 4.0._

## Questions

**When was Namrata Shrestha born?**  
Namrata Shrestha was born on 14 June 1986 in Dharan.

**Where did Namrata Shrestha study?**  
Namrata Shrestha was educated at St. Xavier's College, Kathmandu, bachelor's degree.

## Related

- [Dharan](https://diginpl.com/places/dharan)

## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Namrata Shrestha](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Namrata_Shrestha) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikipedia (Nepali): नम्रता श्रेष्ठ](https://ne.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E0%A4%A8%E0%A4%AE%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%B0%E0%A4%A4%E0%A4%BE_%E0%A4%B6%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%B0%E0%A5%87%E0%A4%B7%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%A0) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q6962061](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6962061) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Namrata Shrestha.JPG by Ganesh Paudel (CC BY-SA 3.0)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Namrata_Shrestha.JPG)
- [Wikipedia (English), revision used for cited facts: Namrata Shrestha](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Namrata_Shrestha&oldid=1380685738) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Nepal.fm: Happy 28th Birthday Namrata Shrestha (2013-06-14)](https://nepal.fm/happy-28th-birthday-namrata-shrestha/)
- [Kantipur: Alok's Sano Sansar welcomed in bigger world (2008-09-22)](http://www.kantipuronline.com/kolnews.php?&nid=160440)
- [The Nepali Man: TWO WORLDS COLLIDE: THE BEAUTY TAKES ON THE BEAST (2019-09-12)](https://tnm.com.np/two-worlds-collide-the-beauty-takes-on-the-beast/)
- [cybersansar.com: Catch Namrata Shrestha as Jalpari](http://www.cybersansar.com/article.php?aid=3186)
- [Lens Nepal: Dcine Award Details {{!}} 2073](https://www.lensnepal.com/awards/dcine-award/2073.html)
- [My Republica: Pashupati Prasad wins treble at Film Awards including Best Film (2016-09-07)](http://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/5229/)
- [Online Khabar: Prasad movie review: Realistic love story blended with polished cinema art (2018-12-07)](https://english.onlinekhabar.com/prasad-movie-review-realistic-love-story-blended-with-artistic-cinema-art.html)
- [Lens Nepal: Dcine Award Details {{!}} 2076](https://www.lensnepal.com/awards/dcine-award/2076.html)

## Licence and attribution

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## Cite this page

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