Geetanjali Thapa is a Nepali and Indian actress known for her work in both Bollywood and Nepali cinema. She was born in Gangtok, Sikkim, India, and started her career as a model before transitioning into acting.
Career Highlights
- She made her feature film debut with Tina Ki Chaabi in 2010.
- Her film I.D. won her Best Actress awards at the Los Angeles Film Festival and the Madrid Film Festival.
- She starred in Monsoon Shootout, which was screened at the Cannes Film Festival 2013.
- She won the National Film Award for Best Actress (2013) for her performance in Liar’s Dice, which was also India’s official entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 87th Academy Awards.
- She appeared in Tigers alongside Emraan Hashmi, which was screened at the Toronto International Film Festival.
- She starred in Trapped alongside Rajkummar Rao, a survival drama directed by Vikramaditya Motwane.
- Her film Stray Dolls was an American crime film, released in 2019.
Nepali Film – Jaar
Geetanjali Thapa plays a leading role in the Nepali historical drama Jaar, directed by Phurba Tshering Lama. The film is based on a renowned short story by Indra Bahadur Rai and explores social traditions and moral complexities during the rule of Jung Bahadur Rana (1846–1877). The film stars Saugat Malla, Anoop Bikram Shahi, and Geetanjali Thapa, bringing to life a compelling narrative about Nepal’s past. Jaar is set to release on May 9, 2025.
Apart from films, Geetanjali has also appeared in commercials for brands like Tanishq and L’Oreal, alongside Aishwarya Rai Bachchan.
