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Tulsa Silwal is a Nepali actress who emerged around 1995 and became known for her glamorous yet natural on‑screen presence, representing a new wave of actresses who brought ease, confidence, and modern styling into Nepali cinema during the late 90s. Active for nearly a decade, she appeared in feature films, television serials, often portraying youthful, expressive, and fashion‑forward characters that resonated with urban audiences of the time.Her career reflected the transitional phase of Nepali cinema, when glamour, music‑driven storytelling, and modern character portrayals were gaining popularity. Tulsa’s screen appeal, camera comfort, and effortless performance style made her a recognizable face of that era. After several years of steady work, she gradually stepped away from the film industry, maintaining a low public profile while her earlier performances continued to be remembered by fans of 90s Nepali films.

Subhadra Adhikari was a revered Nepali actress whose artistic journey spanned more than six decades across film, theatre, radio, and television. Born in 2004 B.S. (1947/48 A.D.) in Asan, Kathmandu, she displayed exceptional talent from childhood—performing classical dance at age five at Saraswati Sadan (Camp) and beginning her acting career at age six through the Newari stage play ‘Kachimcha’ (काँचो माटो). Her debut film Manko Bandh marked the beginning of a prolific screen career. She went on to act in over one hundred Nepali films, earning admiration for her expressive performances in classics such as Chino, Kanyadan, Basudev, Bato Muniko Phool, Muna Madan, Basanti, Swarga, Saubhagya, and many others. She also appeared in notable titles including Jeevan Rekha, Badlido Aakash, Pirati, Maya Preeti, Bhauju, Mangalsutra, Behuli, Karja, Kathmandu, Dashgaja, and more—winning the hearts of audiences through diverse roles. Honored with the Chalachitra Dhirgha Sadhana Samman, Subhadra Adhikari remains one of Nepal’s most enduring and respected performing artists.    

Deeya Pun, a talented Nepali actress, made her debut in the Nepali movie industry with the film “Bir Bikram”, which was released on August 18, 2016. Apart from acting, Deeya has also worked as a model and appeared in a Nepali music video directed by the same film’s director, Milan Chams. Her mother was also featured in some Nepali movies. Interestingly, Deeya’s background is quite diverse. She was born in Hong Kong and later moved to the United Kingdom at the age of nine. Despite spending most of her life abroad, she remains well-acquainted with Nepali culture. In her debut movie, “Bir Bikram,” Deeya portrayed the role of a simple village girl. In a remarkable achievement, Deeya Pun became the second Nepali actress to conquer Mount Everest. She reached the peak on May 27, 2022, joining an elite group of mountaineers. Prior to her Everest expedition, Deeya had already climbed Argentina’s 6,961-meter peak and the 8,163-meter tall Manaslu peak. Her passion for mountaineering and acting exemplifies her adventurous spirit. Deeya Pun’s journey is a testament to her determination and versatility, whether she’s gracing the silver screen or scaling the world’s highest peaks!

Shobita (Sovita) Simkhada is a Nepali actress known for her early 2000s–2010s film roles, later becoming an Osho sannyasin and re‑emerging as a spiritual content creator and performer. She began her film career with projects such as Sandesh (2009), Gangajal (2010), Timi Binako Jivan (2010), and a series of 2011 releases including Aafnai Manlai Sodhi Hera, Birtako Chino, Maryo Ni Mayale Maryo, and Kasam.After stepping away from mainstream cinema to pursue a deep spiritual path at Osho Tapoban, she returned to acting more than a decade later through the film Great, directed by Manoj Pandit—publicly announcing her comeback in 2026.Beyond films, Shobita is active as a meditator, author, devotional performer, and host of “The Jogini Show”, where she interviews spiritual figures and artists. Her digital presence includes devotional music, reflective content, and spiritual discourse.