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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.    

Mausami Malla is a well-known Nepali actress who gained popularity in the late 1980s and early 1990s. She was born on February 11, 1969, in Chitwan, Nepal, and originally aspired to be a sportsperson before entering the film industry. Mausami was born into an army family and was a national-level athlete during her school years. She got married at the age of 15 and moved to Pokhara with her husband. Her acting career began after her marriage and the birth of her first child. She made her debut in the movie 'Kanchi', where she played the role of a child despite being a mother herself. After moving to Kathmandu, she continued her education but had to pause due to her second pregnancy. She later starred in several successful films, including 'Pachhis Basanta', 'Bhagya Rekha', 'Tilhari', and 'Bhumari'. After facing personal struggles, including domestic violence and divorce, Mausami left the film industry for 13 years and moved to Belgium, where she worked as a beautician. She later made a comeback as a film producer, with her son Vicky Malla starring in one of her productions, 'Samaya'.

Rebika Gurung, a renowned Nepali movie actress and model, made her debut in the film industry through the Nepali movie Maruni.Standing at a height of 5 feet 5 inches, Rebika Gurung grew up in Kathmandu, Nepal. She completed her school-level studies (SLC/SEE) in her birthplace and was an excellent student. From an early age, she had a passion for poetry, dancing, singing, and caricature. She even pursued a diploma in Radiology. After completing her SLC education, Rebika embarked on her journey in the glamorous field1. In her career, Rebika Gurung appeared in the Nepali movie Maruni (2019) alongside Samragyee RL Shah and Puspa Khadka. However, she gained significant attention after being signed for the movie Lily Bily, which featured Pradeep Khadka in the lead role. Unfortunately, due to health issues, she had to be replaced by Priyanka Karki for the movie. Despite this setback, Rebika continued to work as a model and appeared in music videos like Bato ko Kada, soltini.

Sang Doma Tamang, model from Gangtok, Sikkim, India, achieved remarkable success in the world of beauty pageants. Let’s delve into her journey: Sang Doma was crowned Miss India Sikkim‘19, and Miss India Active ‘19. She was also crowned  Miss Tamang World 2021 during the grand finale held at The Soaltee in Kathmandu, Nepal on November 23. She represented more than 1.5 million Tamang communities of India. Her victory was well-deserved, and she garnered significant attention as a public favorite for the title. Sang Doma also won several accolades: Other Notable Achievements: Sang Doma previously participated in the Miss India 2019 pageant, where she represented Sikkim and stood out as a sub-contest winner. Sang Doma has acted in a few music videos, her debut movie is Rangeli where she also had a short role which was a memorable act. Sang Doma Tamang’s journey exemplifies talent, grace, and cultural representation. 🌟👑