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Keki Adhikari is a Nepalese film actress and a professional model. She has appeared in numerous music videos, television commercials, print ads and more than a dozen of Nepali movies. She started off her career featuring in several music videos before making it into the silver screen. She made her acting debut with Swor opposite Raj Ballav Koirala. She subsequently earned wide recognition for her performances in I Am Sorry and Masan, Mayako Barima, Mahasus, Biteka Pal and Mero Best Friend. She recently made her debut in theater with historical play Chaarumati, written by writer and a researcher Satyamohan Joshi.

Sumina Shrestha is a Nepali film actress active from 2002 to 2005, known for roles in Chakravyu, Indreni, Meri Aama, Pyari Bahini, and Kheladi. Her work reflects the family‑drama and social‑story tradition of early‑2000s Nepali cinema.

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.

Rishma Gurung (born 6 June 1994, Pokhara) is a Nepali actress and model who entered the Nepali film industry with the critically acclaimed film Kabaddi (2014), where she portrayed Maiya, a role that immediately established her as a recognizable face in contemporary Nepali cinema.She continued her presence in the franchise with Kabaddi Kabaddi (2015) and later appeared in Kabaddi Kabaddi Kabaddi (2019) in a cameo, maintaining her association with one of Nepal’s most successful film series.Beyond the Kabaddi universe, Rishma starred in Jhumkee (2016) as Dewaki, showcasing her ability to carry emotionally grounded roles. She has also been featured in earlier films such as Karma and Sairbe Mhi, which contributed to her early visibility even before her mainstream breakthrough.