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Samapika Gautam is a talented Nepali actress and theatre artist known for her contributions to both stage and screen. She has starred in films such as Basenji (2023), Kokro (2019), Jante Bakhro (2025), and Khel (2025). Beyond her work in film, Samapika is deeply involved in theatre and has been an advocate for using Forum Theatre as a tool for civic engagement in Nepal. She believes in the power of participatory theatre to address social issues and empower communities. Her performances in productions like Guilty or Not Guilty have showcased her versatility and ability to captivate audiences. With a strong presence in Nepal’s theatre scene, she continues to push boundaries and contribute to the growth of performing arts in the country.

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.

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.

Shrijana Ninglekhu is a Nepali actress known for her roles in the movies Karsang (2025), Hami Nepali Hami Gorkhali (2023), and Other Side (2024). She has gained recognition for her versatile performances and continues to contribute to Nepali cinema.