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'''Sunil Thapa''' ({{ |
'''Sunil Thapa''' ({{langx|ne|सुनील थापा}}) is a [[Nepalese people|Nepalese]] actor<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.inheadline.com/news/biography-of-sunil-thapa-an-antagonist-in-reel-life|title=Biography of Sunil Thapa; An antagonist in reel life}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://bossnepal.com/popular-villain-sunil-thapa/|title= Most popular villain Sunil Thapa}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://kathmandupost.ekantipur.com/news/2018-01-18/actor-sunil-thapa-making-comeback-with-sher-bahadur.html|title= Actor Sunil Thapa making comeback with Sher Bahadur|access-date= Jan 8, 2018}}</ref> who has appeared in [[Cinema of Nepal|Nepali]], [[Bollywood]] and [[Bhojpuri cinema|Bhojpuri]] films. He started his career with the Bollywood movie ''[[Ek Duuje Ke Liye]]''.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Rati-Agnihotri-I-was-a-rare-North-Indian-girl-doing-well-down-South/articleshow/48155856.cms|title=Rati Agnihotri: I was a rare North Indian girl doing well down South - Times of India|work=The Times of India|access-date=2017-09-14}}</ref> |
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He is an enigmatic figure in the [[Cinema of Nepal|Nepali movie industry]], winning more awards, including the Motion Pictures Award Nepal twice. He is popular for his villainous roles in Nepali movies. |
He is an enigmatic figure in the [[Cinema of Nepal|Nepali movie industry]], winning more awards, including the Motion Pictures Award Nepal twice. He is popular for his villainous roles in Nepali movies. |
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He is the chairman of Everest Film Academy,<ref>https://everestfilmacademy.com.np/</ref> aiming to cultivate exceptional filmmakers who will play a pivotal role in enhancing the Nepali Film Industry. As the chairman, he is dedicated to fostering a new generation of talent through Everest Film Academy. |
He is the chairman of Everest Film Academy,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://everestfilmacademy.com.np/|title=Everest Film Academy- Follow Your Passion|date=22 August 2022|website=Everest Film Academy}}</ref> aiming to cultivate exceptional filmmakers who will play a pivotal role in enhancing the Nepali Film Industry. As the chairman, he is dedicated to fostering a new generation of talent through Everest Film Academy. |
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==Career== |
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Latest revision as of 02:52, 23 October 2024
Sunil Thapa | |
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सुनील थापा | |
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| Born | 19 May 1957 |
| Other names | Ratey Kaila Sher Singh/Dinesh Lamichhane |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Spouse | Rajani Limbu (Thapa) |
| Children | 2 |
Sunil Thapa (Nepali: सुनील थापा) is a Nepalese actor[2][3][4] who has appeared in Nepali, Bollywood and Bhojpuri films. He started his career with the Bollywood movie Ek Duuje Ke Liye.[5]
He is an enigmatic figure in the Nepali movie industry, winning more awards, including the Motion Pictures Award Nepal twice. He is popular for his villainous roles in Nepali movies.
He is the chairman of Everest Film Academy,[6] aiming to cultivate exceptional filmmakers who will play a pivotal role in enhancing the Nepali Film Industry. As the chairman, he is dedicated to fostering a new generation of talent through Everest Film Academy.
Career
[edit]Thapa started his modelling career in 1974 in Mumbai (then Bombay), with Binny's and Mafatlal Fabrics.[citation needed]
During his early days, he was also engaged in sports and was a professional football player for ICL Club Bombay and Orkay's Sports Club.[citation needed]
Besides acting and sports, he also worked as a photo journalist for JS Magazine (Junior Statesman) and covered the Bhutan Coronation in 1974. In 2014 he was also nominated for Best Actor in a Supporting Role in Filmfare Award for his extraordinary role in Mary Kom.[7][8] He is recently working for Nepali Movie "Sher Bahadur".[9][10]
Filmography
[edit]Thapa has featured in many Nepalese, Bhojpuri and Hindi films. The following are some of the select films of Thapa.
| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| Year | Film | Role | Language | Notes |
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| 1981 | Ek Duuje Ke Liye | Hindi | ||
| 1982 | Aaj Ki Awaaz | Hindi | ||
| 1982 | Mashaal | Nepali | ||
| 1986 | Manav Hatya | Police Constable Bajirao Kale | Hindi | |
| 1989 | Chino | Rate Kaila | Nepali | |
| 1989 | Manu The Great | Hindi | ||
| 1989 | Albela | Hindi | ||
| 1991 | Deuki | Nepali | ||
| 1992 | Naseebwaala | Hindi | ||
| 1992 | Bandhu | Inspector | Hindi/ Bengali | |
| 1994 | Prabhisha | Nepali | ||
| 1999 | Thuldai | Nepali | ||
| 2000 | Aago | Nepali | ||
| 2000 | Tan Ta Sarai Bigris Ni Badri | Nepali | ||
| 2000 | Yo Maya Ko Sagar | Pitambar | Nepali | |
| 2003 | Jetho Kancho | Birkhe Saau | Nepali | |
| 2004 | Basanta Ritu | Ranveer Singh | Nepali | |
| 2005 | Karma Yoodha | Dharanidhar | Nepali | |
| 2006 - 2017 | Meri Bassai | Sher Singh Mama | Nepali | TV Serial |
| 2007 | Raghubir | Birat | Nepali | |
| 2008 | Kanoon | Mantri Satya Prakash | Nepali | |
| 2009 | God Lives in the Himalayas | Nepali | ||
| 2014 | Mary Kom[11] | M. Narjit Singh | Hindi | |
| 2015 | 10 Endrathukulla | Lawyer | Tamil | |
| 2017 | Sarkar Raj | Bhojpuri | ||
| 2018 | Border | Bhojpuri | ||
| 2019 | Nirahua Chalal London | Vishabhar Singh | Bhojpuri | |
| 2019–Present | Dear Jindagi | Nepali | TV Serial | |
| 2019 | Sher-E-Hindustan | Bhojpuri | ||
| 2022 | Prem Geet 3 | Nepali |
References
[edit]- ^ "Kurakani Shalabh Sanga (Sunil Thapa) - Episode 2 - YouTube". YouTube. Retrieved 9 January 2023.
- ^ "Biography of Sunil Thapa; An antagonist in reel life".
- ^ "Most popular villain Sunil Thapa".
- ^ "Actor Sunil Thapa making comeback with Sher Bahadur". Retrieved 8 January 2018.
- ^ "Rati Agnihotri: I was a rare North Indian girl doing well down South - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 14 September 2017.
- ^ "Everest Film Academy- Follow Your Passion". Everest Film Academy. 22 August 2022.
- ^ Ganesan, Ranjita (23 August 2014). "Why Priyanka Chopra was picked to play Mary Kom". Business Standard India. Retrieved 14 September 2017.
- ^ "Nepali Actor Sunil Thapa in Bhansali's Film With Priyanka Chopra". 13 June 2013. Retrieved 13 June 2013.
- ^ "Sunil Thapa To Portray The Character Of 'Sher Bahadur'".
- ^ "Sunil Thapa being Sher Bahadur". Retrieved 30 June 2017.
- ^ "SUNIL THAPA: HIS RETURN TO BOLLYWOOD BIOPIC WITH MARY KOM".
External links
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Sunil Thapa.
- Sunil Thapa at IMDb
- Sunil Thapa on Facebook
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