# Swastima Khadka

_Nepalese film actress_

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Last updated: 2026-11-01

> Swastima Khadka (Nepali: स्वस्तिमा खड्का; born 4 July 1995) is a Nepali actress who predominantly works in Nepali cinema. One of Nepal's highest-paid actresses, her accolades include two National Film Awards and four Kamana Film Awards. Noted by critics for her performances, Khadka is credited for singularly paralleling her male contemporaries by leading star vehicles in a male-dominated industry.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 4 July 1995 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q21064203#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Kathmandu ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q21064203#P19))
- **Citizenship:** Nepal ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q21064203#P27))
- **Occupation:** actor; model ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q21064203#P106))
- **Education:** Thapathali Campus ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q21064203#P69))
- **Spouse:** Nischal Basnet ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q21064203#P26))
- **Official website:** swastimakhadka.com ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q21064203#P856))
- **Instagram:** swastimakhadka ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q21064203#P2003))

## About

Khadka debuted as an actress in the teen film Hostel Returns (2015), for which she was nominated for the National Film Awards for Best Supporting Actress. The social drama Chhakka Panja 2 (2017), marked a turning point in her career. She gained further success with the drama film Bulbul (2019). The film was selected as the Nepalese entry for the Best International Feature Film at the 92nd Academy Awards, but it was not nominated. This was followed by several commercial successes including Hajar Juni Samma (2019), Chiso Manchhe (2022) and Pashupati Prasad 2: Bhasme Don (2023). She has also starred in the female-led films Behuli from Meghauli (2023) and Lalibazar (2026), which earned her critical and awards recognition.

In addition to her acting career, she is the celebrity endorser for several brands and products. Khadka is married to director Nischal Basnet. On Instagram, she is one of the most-followed Nepalese woman.

## Questions

**When was Swastima Khadka born?**  
Swastima Khadka was born on 4 July 1995 in Kathmandu.

**Where did Swastima Khadka study?**  
Swastima Khadka was educated at Thapathali Campus.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Swastima Khadka](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swastima_Khadka) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikipedia (Nepali): स्वस्तिमा खड्का](https://ne.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E0%A4%B8%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%B5%E0%A4%B8%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%A4%E0%A4%BF%E0%A4%AE%E0%A4%BE_%E0%A4%96%E0%A4%A1%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%95%E0%A4%BE) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q21064203](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q21064203) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Swastima Khadka at an event.jpg by Shristhi shrestha (CC BY 4.0)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Swastima_Khadka_at_an_event.jpg)

## Licence and attribution

Text from the Wikipedia article Swastima Khadka, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. This page's text is shared under the same licence. Facts from Wikidata (CC0). Image: Swastima Khadka at an event.jpg — Shristhi shrestha, CC BY 4.0.

## Cite this page

"Swastima Khadka". DigiNepal. Last updated 1 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/swastima-khadka. Retrieved 9 November 2026.