Saugat Malla

Saugat Malla is a Nepalese film actor and producer. He began acting professionally in 2008 and became known for his leading role as Haku Kale in Loot (2012). Other work includes Mukhauta (2014), Soongava: Dance of the Orchids (2012), Lappan Chhappan (2017), Kabaddi Kabaddi (2015), and Fateko Jutta (2017).

Saugat Malla
Born
Nepal
NationalityNepalese
Occupation
  • Actor
  • film producer
Notable work
Loot, Chhadke, Kabaddi Kabaddi, Kagbeni, Sungava, "Sadanga", "Loot 2", "fitkire", "Shree Panch Ambare", "Fanko", " Lukamari"
Partner(s)Shristi Shrestha (2016–present)

Career

Early career

Saugat Malla started acting at Aarohan Gurukul (Nepals first drama school), appearing in several critically acclaimed productions including Oedipus Rex and Agni Ko Katha at Gurukul Theater.[1]

Malla made his film debut in Kagbeni (2008), directed by Bhusan Dahal and featuring Deeya Maskey, Nima Rumba and Hanif Mohammed, then in K Yo Maya Ho (2011). He had to wait for four years before being signed in Nischal Basnet's Loot (2012). The film became one of the most successful films in Nepal, and he came to be identified as the bankrobbing Haku Kale, the character he played in the film. Several other Nepalese films including Soongava: Dance of the Orchids (2012), Kathaa (2013), Sourya (2013), Badhshala (2013), Shree 5 Ambare (2014), Utsav (2014), Mukhauta (2014) and Sadanga (2015) soon followed.[2]

Commercial success (2015–present)

In 2015 Malla starred in the romantic-comedy Kabaddi Kabaddi (2015), directed by Ram Babu Gurung and featuring Dayahang Rai, Rishma Gurung and Priyanka Karki, which became one of the highest grossing Nepalese films of 2015, in the role of Bam Kaji who returns to his home village, falls in love with the female lead, but must compete for her affections with a rival. After the release of Kabaddi Kabaddi (2015)[3] Malla was regarded as important in cinema of Nepal history.[4] Then he appeared in Dying Candle (2016), directed by Naresh Kumar Kc, which he starred alongside Srijana Subba, Arpan Thapa and Lakpa Singi Tamang, which wasn't strong at the box office. Then he starred in Fanko (2016) with Dayahang Rai, Priyanka Karki and Keki Adhikari, in a role of a bank worker who is kidnapped by thieves.[5][6]

In 2017 he starred in crime film Loot 2, directed by Nischal Basnet. Although his performance was praised, the film was criticized as inferior to the original Loot.[7] In Fateko Jutta, a romance directed by Nikesh Khadka, he acted alongside Priyanka Karki and Kameshwor Chaurasiya. The film did not do well in the box office but audience praised the chemistry between Malla and Priyanka Karki.[8] More recently Malla has started to appear in romantic films including Jhyanakuti (2017) and Mero Paisa Khoi (2017), Jhyanakuti was successful at the box office but Mero Paisa Khoi flopped after competing with another highly successful film, Chhakka Panja 2.[9][10]

In January 2018, Malla appeared in an episode of the reality show webseries Artists Support Programme—Fashion Artist Edition.[11]

Personal life

Malla is in a relationship with Shristi Shrestha.[12]

Selected filmography
Year Film Role Notes
2008 Kagbeni
2010 Dasdhunga
2011 K Yo Maya Ho
2012 Highway
2012 Loot Haku Kale
2012 Soongava: Dance of the Orchids Milan
2013 Chhadke
2013 Badshala
2013 Uma
2014 Fitkiree
2014 Utsav
2014 Shree 5 Ambare
2014 Mukhauta Ravi
2014 Fitkerri Jeevan Jung Thapa
2015 Kabaddi Kabaddi Bomkaji
2016 Fanko
2016 Dying Candle
2016 Lukamari Budhan Chaudhary
2017 Loot 2 Haku Kale
2017 Mero Paisa Khoi
2017 Jhyanakuti
2017 Lappan Chhappan don
2017 Fateko Jutta
2017 Sanrakshan
2018 Jai Bhole
2018 Fateko Jutta 2
2018 Panche Baja
2018 Lalpurja
2019 Poi Paryo Kale
2019 Macha Macha
2020 Lappan Chappan 2
2020 Teen Jantuu Saila
2021 Mantra'

References
  1. "An actor's world". Retrieved 11 February 2018.
  2. "Successful Loot, Saptahik". Nepali Times. Retrieved 3 December 2017.
  3. "Sneak peek of Kabaddi Kabaddi – The Himalayan Times". The Himalayan Times. 22 September 2015. Retrieved 3 December 2017.
  4. "The director who made the nation go Kabaddi – The Himalayan Times". The Himalayan Times. 6 December 2015. Retrieved 3 December 2017.
  5. "'Dying Candle' review: A beautifully crafted movie – OnlineKhabar". english.onlinekhabar.com. Retrieved 3 December 2017.
  6. "Fanko to release to high expectations". Retrieved 3 December 2017.
  7. "Loot 2 belongs to Saugat". The Himalayan Times. 25 February 2017. Retrieved 11 February 2018.
  8. "Fateko Jutta to star Priyanka, Saugat". Retrieved 3 December 2017.
  9. "Fateko Jutta to hit theatres worldwide". Retrieved 3 December 2017.
  10. "मेरो पैसा खोईको 'ओ कान्छी'" (in Nepali). Retrieved 3 December 2017.
  11. "Three finalists selected from ASP's fashion web-series". Retrieved 11 February 2018.
  12. "Saugat Malla Speaks About Marriage With Shristi Shrestha". 977 News Network.
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