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Nischal Basnet and Swastima Khadka Love Story

By Hanna

About Nischal Basnet:

Nischal Basnet is a Nepali director, actor and playback singer who predominantly works in Nepali cinema. Basnet has directed three feature films: Loot (2012), Talakjung vs Tulke (2014) and Loot 2 (2017). He has acted in the films Kabaddi (2014), Dui Rupaiyan (2017), and Prasad (2018). Basnet debuted as a film director with the crime-thriller Loot, which earned 52.0 million Nepalese rupees (NPR) and became a cult classic. After his successful debut as a director, he debuted as an actor in Uma (2013). Basnet later directed the dark comedy Talakjung vs Tulke, which was critically acclaimed and commercially successful. The film was selected as the Nepalese entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 88th Academy Awards, but it was not nominated. After Talakjung vs Tulke, he directed a sequel to Loot, named Loot 2. This was also successful, earning NPR 78.5 million at the box office.

In 2017, Basnet starred in the comedy-drama Dui Rupaiyan. Basnet also sang “Talkyo Jawani” for the soundtrack of the film. In 2018, Basnet appeared in a negative role in Prasad, playing Ramesh, who interferes with the life of a couple who can not conceive. His role was praised by critics, and he was nominated for Best Actor in a Negative Role at Kamana Film Awards and Dcine Awards. Basnet has been married to Nepalese film actress Swastima Khadka since 2016…Wikipedia

About Swastima Khadka:

Swastima Khadka(born 15 July 1995) is a Nepali actress and a model. She is one of the most popular film actresses and music video models in Nepal, she featured in number of music videos before she debuted from youth college drama film Hostel Returns. The film was a hit at box office. She has since then featured in films like Love Love Love, industry hits Chakka Panja 2 and Chakka Panja 3 and Jai Bhole. The song ‘Kutu Ma Kutu’ from film Dui Rupaiyaan featuring Khadka and her husband and actor-director Nischal Basnet and film’s other actor Asif Shah is the most viewed Nepali song in YouTube.

Her first music video Baby Kuchi Kuchi, also known as, Honey Bunny part 2 which was designed by Nischal Basnet…..Wikipedia


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