Sushmita Kunwar

Born and raised in Singapore, Mala returned back to her Home Country, Nepal at the Age of 16 at 2007. Originally from Dharan, Mala started her professional modeling career right after completing her first debutant movie "GOODBYE KATHMANDU" by Nabin Subba at 2011. After couple of modeling assignments & music videos, she was offered another movie project, "ONEWAY" by Suraj Nalbo at 2013 Mala assisted the Netball Association of Nepal with the initial training of the Nepal Netball team and even participated at the 8th Asian Netball Games at Colombo Sri Lanka,as the Team Captain at 2012. One of her best and cherished moments in her life, representing Nepal. Its been 8 beautiful years since she has been living in her country and being born and raised in a foreign land, she never had any attachment or patriotism towards her country. But now, she's proud to be a Nepali Woman. The love, appreciation and the will to do something for her country, Nepal, is kicking in. Especially, towards women empowerment and development of the country Photography : Bikash Parajuli

Born Jharana Bajracharya Rashid in Kathmandu, she grew up in a multicultural household with a Hindu mother, Lalana Bajracharya, and a Muslim father, Rashid. She completed her schooling at Siddhartha Vanasthali Institute and later earned a degree in Sociology, while also developing herself as a painter and potter.At 16, she was crowned Miss Nepal 1997, becoming Nepal’s representative at Miss World 1997 in Seychelles, marking a major milestone in Nepali pageantry.Her acting debut came with Hatiyar (1999) opposite Rajesh Hamal and Karishma Manandhar. She gained further recognition with Pareni Maya Jalaima (2004), which won Best Story at the Nepali Film Awards. Her career expanded into Bollywood, where she appeared in the Hindi film Love in Nepal (2004) and several commercial advertisements.Returning to Nepal, she continued acting in films and became a prominent face in music videos, including “Laija Re,” “Priye Timi,” “Dubna Deu,” and “Panchhi.” Her final Nepali film was Kohi Mero (2010). She also performed at the Fem Botanica KTV Film Awards in 2008.In 2003, she became the brand ambassador for Lux Nepal, further solidifying her status as a leading public figure.Jharana married Rahul Agrawal in 2015 and later settled in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, where they welcomed their son, Ishaan, in 2016.

Shrisha Karki (1978–13 October 2002) was a Nepali actress and model whose brief but impactful career left a lasting imprint on Nepali cinema. Active from 1997 to 2002, she appeared in nearly twenty films, including Yo Mayale Launa Satayo (1997), Allare (1997), Aafno Birano (1998), Zameen (1998), Anshabanda (1998), Gham Chhaya (1998), Maya Baiguni (2000), Aawara (2000), Beimani (2001), Maya Garchhu Ma (2001), Kaidi (2001), Dharti (2001), Malati (2001), Aatankabadi (2002), and the posthumous releases Sukha Dukha (2002) and Bacha Bandhan (2004). Known for her expressive presence and natural screen appeal, she represented the emerging generation of late‑1990s Nepali actresses transitioning into more contemporary, youth‑focused storytelling. Her career was cut short when she died by suicide on 13 October 2002 in Kathmandu, an event that triggered nationwide outrage and became one of the most defining media‑ethics crises in Nepali film history. Her death followed the publication of a nude photograph in the tabloid Jana Aastha, which sparked widespread protests by actors, directors, and the public, who condemned the incident as an example of yellow journalism and demanded accountability. Major outlets including the BBC reported on the case, documenting her family’s claims of blackmail and the film industry’s collective call for justice. The controversy ignited long‑term debates about press responsibility, exploitation, and the vulnerability of women in the entertainment sector. Despite the sensationalism surrounding her final days, Shrisha Karki is remembered within Nepali cinema as a talented young actress whose potential was never fully realized. Her filmography continues to be referenced as part of the transitional era of Nepali filmmaking, and her story remains a pivotal reminder of the need for ethical media practices and the protection of artists’ dignity.

Ashishma Nakarmi was born on Nov 22 in Balambu, Kathmandu, Nepal to mother Asha Nakarmi and father Mana Raj Nakarmi who is renowned musician and Tabala player in Nepali music industry. She belongs to a newar community where she is elder sibling of two younger sisters. She spend her childhood days in Kathmandu. She did her schooling from Richmond Academy and also did her higher secondary from the same place. She went to United State for her further studies did bachelor degree in Hospitality and got graduated. During her stay in US she did 4 months acting course from Acting school of Dallas, Texas from David S. John who is a Bollywood actor. Ashishma also took part in International Beauty Pageant “Miss South Asia Texas 2012” where she was crowned as 2nd runner up. “The shows build up more confident and taught how to present oneself to different world says "Ashishma.” At the age of 5 she did her first stage performance. Ashishma says that “she is really happy with love and support made by her family in every step of life.” Also did junior diploma in Sitar when she was in grade 8. After passing out SLC Ashishma did her first music video “Taha Chaina” when she was 15 years only. She always dreamed of having her own identity and earn both name and fame in the movie industry. Her father Mana Raj Nakarmi who was always like her friend debut a Newari music video “Mikha Ya Ajala” as a side dancer. The album was released with her cover picture where then she was offered with various Newari Movies. She aimed to be a good actor and good human being.