Namrata Shrestha

Namrata Shrestha
Namrata Shrestha in 2013
Born	Namrata Shrestha Dharan, Nepal
Nationality	Nepali
Occupation	Actress, model
Years active	2005  – present
Height	1.63 m (5 ft 4 in)

Namrata Shrestha is a Nepalese model and actress, known for her roles in Nepali films including the romantic film November Rain released in 2014. Alongside this she is well known for her appearance in Nepali music videos. Before embarking on her acting career, she was involved in theater productions and modeling.

Shrestha began her film career in 2008 and made her break through playing Reetu in the romantic comedy film Sano Sansar. She has since starred in a range of films including, Mero Euta Saathi Cha (2009) and (2014).

Apart from acting in movies, she also occasionally works at her own restaurant called Attic in Lazimpat, Kathmandu.

Shrestha has appeared on the cover of Navyaata Magazine,Wave Magazine,VOW Magazine, and other magazines. She has also been featured in Nepali Entertainment portal CyberSansar.com.

In 2008, Shrestha debuted her movie career in Sano Sansar where she played the lead role of Reetu. After the release of Sano Sansar raised her profile, she was cast for Mero Euta Saathi Cha which was produced by Sudarshan Thapa and became a huge hit in 2009.

In 2010, Shrestha appeared in two movies. She appeared briefly as a cameo in the film First Love and as a sponsor in a short film for HIV Aids Awareness. Later that year she debuted in her first theater performance, Jalpari. In 2011, she acted as the main character Carol in the theater production of Oleanna.

In 2013, she appeared in the much awaited Nepali movie, alongside Saugat Malla, Daya Hang Rai and Robin Tamang. Chhadke, directed by debutant Nigam Shrestha, got mixed to negative reviews however overall the movie was commercially successful. Shrestha played the character Soli, an aggressive young woman involved in a local gang.