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Suleman Shankar

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Suleman Shankar, popularly known as IKU, is a Nepali comedian and film actor recognized for creating one of Nepal’s most iconic comic characters and contributing across multiple departments of Nepali cinema. His career, active since 2007, spans actin...

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Suleman Shankar, popularly known as IKU, is a Nepali comedian and film actor recognized for creating one of Nepal’s most iconic comic characters and contributing across multiple departments of Nepali...

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Full NameSuleman Shankar
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Comedy Actor
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Active Since2005

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21 yrs

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