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Shree Krishna Shrestha
श्रीकृष्ण श्रेष्ठ
Shrestha in his film Gorkhali, released in 2000
Born
Shree Krishna Shrestha

(1967-12-30)30 December 1967
Died10 August 2014(2014-08-10) (aged 47)
Other namesAbhishek
Occupations
Years active1991–2014
Spouse
(m. 2014)
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Shree Krishna Shrestha (Nepali: श्रीकृष्ण श्रेष्ठ; April 19, 1967 – August 10, 2014) was a Nepalese actor and producer known for his work in Nepali cinema. He was widely renowned for his talents as an actor, dancer and during his acting career, he was one of the highest paid actors in Nepali cinema.

Shrestha made his acting debut with Bhumari, which became successful at the box office. Then he worked for commercially successful films like Maiti, Bar Pipal, Aafno Manche, Gorkhali, A Mero Hajur, Upakar, Sukha Dukha. In his later years, his movies include Hami Tin Bhai, Kaha Bhetiyela and Kohinoor.[3][4] His last posthumously released movie was Kohinoor and it broke several records at the box office and was the highest grossing Nepali movie at that time and it was the first Nepali movie to cross over 100 million Nepalese Rupees until the record was broken by Chhakka Panja[5][6][7]

Personal life

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Shree Krishna Shrestha married Shweta Khadka in July 2014. They met during the shooting of Kaha Bhetiyela (2008) which was her debut flim, which was produced by Shrestha. And since then the two had been in a relationship and they married on July 7, 2014.[2]

Illness and death

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Shrestha and his wife Shweta Khadka travelled to India shortly after their marriage, where his health began to decline. He was diagnosed with pneumonia and bone cancer. He died at the age of 47 in Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi,[8][9] on 10 August 2014 at 5am local time.[10][11][12] Thousands of people participated in the funeral proceeding in Kathmandu. He was given a national honor by the Nepal Government. Many personalities of Nepal, including the prime minister of Nepal, expressed their deep condolences to him.[1]

Partial filmography

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Year Film Role Notes
1989 Bhumari
1992 Kasam
1994 Jhajhalko
Truck Driver
1995 Jali Rumal
Rajamati
1996 Garib
Nirmaya
Gothalo
1997 Guru Chela
1999 Aafanta
2000 Gorkhali
Bar Pipal
Gorkhali
2001 Maiti
Dharti
Yestai Huncha Pirati
Afno Manche
2002 Unko Samjhanama
Sukha Dukha Abishek
A Mero Hajur Abishek
2004 Hami Tin Bhai
Jeevan Rekha
2005 Prem Yudha
Ajambari Nata Aakash
Pahuna
2006 Bharosa
2007 Nata Ragatko Pritam thakur
2008 Kaha Bhetiyela Abishek Also produced it.
2010 Ram Balaram Ram
2011 Hamro Maya Juni Juni Lai Dev
Shriman Shrimatee Rajesh
2013 Subhakamana
2014 Kohinoor Abhishek Kharel (Babu) Also produced it, and it was his last film.

References

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  1. ^ a b "Actor Shrestha cremated with state honours". The Kathmandu Post. August 11, 2014. Archived from the original on May 8, 2022. Retrieved May 8, 2022.
  2. ^ a b "श्रीकृष्णले रंगाए स्वेताको सिउँदो (फोटो फिचरसहित)". Online Khabar (in Nepali). Archived from the original on July 13, 2014. Retrieved August 1, 2022.
  3. ^ "Shree Krishna Shrestha". Lens Nepal. Retrieved August 3, 2023.
  4. ^ "Nepal & NepaliShri Krishna Shrestha – Nepali actor, producer". Nepal & Nepali. November 1, 2009. Retrieved August 3, 2023.
  5. ^ "Top 10 Highest Grossing Nepali Movies of All Time". Juksun. January 27, 2022. Retrieved August 3, 2023.
  6. ^ "Popular Actor Shree Krishna Shrestha no more". August 10, 2014.
  7. ^ "Sri Krishna Shrestha's KOHINOOR". Retrieved August 3, 2023.
  8. ^ "Popular actor Shree Krishna Shrestha no more". Kantipur Publications. August 10, 2014. Archived from the original on August 11, 2014.
  9. ^ Gurung, Anand (August 11, 2014). "Pneumonia takes away Kollywood actor Shrestha". The Kathmandu Post. Archived from the original on July 26, 2022. Retrieved August 5, 2022.
  10. ^ "Actor Shrestha's body to arrive tomorrow". Kantipur Publications. August 10, 2014. Archived from the original on August 11, 2014.
  11. ^ "Actor Shrestha's body to arrive Kathmandu tomorrow". The Himalayan Times. August 10, 2014. Archived from the original on August 12, 2014.
  12. ^ "Nepali actor Shree Krishna Shrestha passes away". Business Standard. August 10, 2014. Archived from the original on April 11, 2022.
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