Deepika Prasain (sometimes credited as Deepika Prasai, Nepali: दीपिका प्रसाई, born November 9, 1996, in Dhangadhi, Nepal[1]), also known by her married name Deepika Prasain Bhattarai, is a Nepalese film actress. Prasain debuted as an actress from Aishwarya (2017), she rose to fame after her leading role in Chhakka Panja 3 (2018).[2][3]

Deepika Prasain
Born (1996-11-09) November 9, 1996 (age 28)
Dhangadhi, Nepal
NationalityNepalese
OccupationActor
Years active2017–present
Notable workChhakka Panja 3
Spouse
Diwakar Bhattarai
(m. 2018)

Career

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Prasain debuted as an actress from Diwakar Bhattarai's romance drama film Aishwarya (2017) where she appeared in a leading role, which is also comeback film of Nepalese actor Ramesh Upreti.[4][5] After the success of Aishwarya (2017) she appeared in Chhakka Panja 3 (2018), opposite Deepak Raj Giri.[6][7] The film became emerging success and broke Nepalese box office records, by becoming highest grossing Nepali film.

Personal life

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Prasain has been married to Nepalese film director Diwakar Bhattarai since October 2018.[8]

Filmography

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Year Name Role Notes ref
2017 Aishwarya Deepika Debut film [9]
2018 Chhakka Panja 3 Youk Raja Kaji Highest Grossing Nepali Film [10]

Awards

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Year Award Category Nominated work Result Refs.
2018 Kamana Film Award – 2075 Best Debut Actor (Female) Aishwarya Nominated [11]
2018 NFDC National Film Award 2074 Best Debut Actor (Female) Aishwarya Nominated [12]

References

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  1. ^ "Deepika Prasain, Aishwarya debut actress". Nepali Actress. October 30, 2017. Retrieved February 5, 2019.
  2. ^ "Dipika Prasai". reelnepal. Archived from the original on February 7, 2019. Retrieved February 5, 2019.
  3. ^ Lama, Sonam. "5 things about Deepika Prasain". My City. Retrieved February 5, 2019.
  4. ^ Nepal, Glamour (August 18, 2016). "Deepika Prasai : New Actress in Nepali Movie AISHWARYA". Glamour Nepal. Retrieved February 5, 2019.
  5. ^ "Friday Relase(sic) – Aishwarya of Ramesh Upreti and Deepika". Nepali Movies, films. October 26, 2017. Retrieved February 5, 2019.
  6. ^ "Chhakka Panja 3 Starts Its Shoot From Today Ft. Deepak, Deepika, Jitu, Kedar". Nepali Film News. May 11, 2018. Archived from the original on February 7, 2019. Retrieved February 5, 2019.
  7. ^ "Regression or redemption?". kathmandupost.ekantipur.com. Retrieved February 5, 2019.
  8. ^ "Chakka Panja 3 actress, Deepika marries Captain director, Diwakar". Nepali Movies, films. October 30, 2018. Retrieved February 5, 2019.
  9. ^ "Watch Teaser Of 'Aishwarya' | Ft. Ramesh Upreti & Deepika Prasain". Nepali Film News. August 30, 2017. Archived from the original on February 7, 2019. Retrieved February 5, 2019.
  10. ^ "Chakka Panja 3 heads into production". kathmandupost.ekantipur.com. Retrieved February 5, 2019.
  11. ^ "Kamana Film Award Details | 2075". Lens Nepal. Retrieved February 5, 2019.
  12. ^ "NFDC National Film Award Details | 2074". Lens Nepal. Retrieved February 5, 2019.
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