Biography
Who is Swastima Khadka?
Early life and education
Swastima Khadka was born in Kathmandu, Nepal, on July 4, 1995. She attended Birendra Sainik Awasiya Mahavidyalaya in Bhaktapur to complete her School Leaving Certificate. Following her secondary schooling, she pursued technical studies at Thapathali Campus. There, she earned a three-year diploma in architectural engineering.
Before her professional acting career began, she entered the world of pageantry. At age 17, she took part in the Miss Teen Nepal beauty competition. While she viewed Miss Nepal as a distant goal, she considered the experience a helpful stepping stone for her future path.
How Swastima became famous
The actress made her cinematic debut in 2015 through the teen movie Hostel Returns. In this production by Suraj Bhusal, she played a character named Elina. Her performance earned her a nomination for Best Supporting Actress at the National Film Awards. This early role placed her alongside actors like Sushil Shrestha and Najir Hussain.
Her career reached a significant turning point in 2017 with the social drama Chhakka Panja 2. This film became the second highest grossing movie in Nepal and earned approximately 60 million Nepalese rupees during its first six days. She portrayed a student named Akansha, a role that helped cement her status in the industry.
Career highlights and films
Swastima Khadka has achieved significant critical acclaim for her work in independent cinema. The 2019 drama Bulbul featured her as a student driver named Ranakala. This film represented Nepal at the 92nd Academy Awards as the entry for Best International Feature Film. Although it did not receive a nomination, her performance in the movie was highly praised by critics.
Other well-known projects include the film Hajar Juni Samma released in 2019, where she played a medical student. She also appeared in the 2018 romantic drama Nai Nabhannu La 5, playing a character named Ranjana. Her filmography continues with titles such as Chiso Manchhe from 2022 and Pashupati Prasad 2: Bhasme Don from 2023. She is also set to appear in Lalibazar in 2026.
Family and personal life
Swastima Khadka is married to the film director Nischal Basnet. The couple became engaged on December 14, 2015, in the presence of their close relatives. They officially wed in a private ceremony held in Kathmandu on February 17, 2016. The two have worked together on screen, such as in the film Ghamad Shere.
In addition to her acting roles, she works as a professional model and celebrity endorser. She represents various brands and products across the country. She also maintains a significant social media presence, ranking as one of the most followed Nepali women on Instagram.
Birthday and age
Swastima Khadka was born on July 4, 1995, which makes Swastima 31 years old today. That birthday falls under the Cancer sign. Swastima shares the date with 21 other famous people.
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