Biography
Who is Namrata Shrestha?
Early life and education
Namrata Shrestha was born in the city of Dharan, Nepal. She moved to Kathmandu for her studies. Namrata attended St. Xavier's College to pursue her higher education. She successfully completed her studies and earned a bachelor's degree from the institution.
Acting and modeling career
Namrata began her professional film career in 2008. She played the character Ritu in the movie Sano Sansar. Alok Nembang directed this romantic comedy. Namrata was selected for the role despite having no prior acting experience. In 2009, she took the role of Sikha in Mero Euta Saathi Chha.
She expanded her skills to the stage in 2010. Her first theater performance was in a play called Jalpari. Later, Namrata Shrestha appeared in the movie Chhadke. This project was led by director Nigam Shrestha. She acted alongside Saugat Malla, Dayahang Rai, and Robin Tamang. She also played a mute woman in the film Maun.
Awards and singing
In 2015, Namrata starred in the movie Soul Sister. She played two separate characters in this production. This project also marked her first time as a singer. She performed the song Bistarai Bistarai. In 2016, she acted in the movie Classic. She worked with actor Aryan Sigdel in this film.
Her performance in Classic earned her the National Film Award for Best Actress. She also won a Dcine Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role (Female). Namrata Shrestha later starred in the movie Prasad. Her portrayal of Narayani won her another Dcine Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role (Female).
Later roles and height
In 2019, Namrata appeared in the action movie Xira. She shaved her hair for the part. She also performed every stunt herself in the film. The Kathmandu Post wrote a review stating the film did not let the viewer admire the character.
Namrata is 156 centimeters tall. She is a Nepali citizen who works as a model and actress.
Birthday and age
Namrata Shrestha was born on June 14, 1986, which makes Namrata 40 years old today. That birthday falls under the Gemini sign. Namrata shares the date with 23 other famous people.
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