Shiva Shrestha (actor)
Shiva Sundar Shrestha (Nepali: शिवसुन्दर श्रेष्ठ), known professionally as Shiva Shrestha, is a Nepali actor known for action films. He is referred to as the "Action King" of Nepali film.[1] In 2016, he appeared alongside Rajesh Hamal in Bagmati.[2] In 2018, he announced a film that he would write and produce, and would star his son in his debut role. Shrestha was set to feature in a prominent role himself.[1] He was considered most successful film star in the history of Nepali film industry.
Shiva Shrestha | |
|---|---|
शिव श्रेष्ठ | |
| Born | Shiva Sundar Shrestha 1954 (age 66–67) Biratnagar, Nepal |
| Other names | Thul Dai |
| Occupation | Actor, producer |
During the 1980s, 1990s, and 2000s, he was called second pillar of the film industry with many hits.
| Title | Year |
|---|---|
| Jeevan RekHa | 1980 |
| Kanchi | 1984 |
| Bishwas | 1986 |
| BAdlindo Akash | 1988 |
| Chino | 1989 |
| Lava | 1991 |
| Raanko | 1994 |
| Sworga | 1994 |
| Sapana | 1994 |
| Thul dai | 1999 |
| Lady Coomando | 1987 |
| Miss Bangkok | 1999 |
| Tiger | 1985 |
| Humse Hain Zamanav | 1984 |
| Hum ek hain | 1987 |
| Zameen Aasman | 1984 |
| Mazboot | 1993 |
| Sankalpa | 1992 |
| Pachheuri | 1996 |
| Milan | 1993 |
| Janma Bhumi | 1994 |
| Sakkali Nakkali | 1996 |
| Malati | 2000 |
| Dharma Sankat | 1997 |
| Swora Barse Joovan | 1999 |
| Mama Ghar | 2000 |
| Naatedar | 2001 |
| DeshDrohi | 2004 |
| Mero Hajur | 2002 |
| Laxman Rekha | 1999 |
| Jetho Kancho | 2003 |
| Raju Raja Ram | 2005 |
| Ransangram | 2010 |
| Mister Don | 2008 |
| Yuddha | 2007 |
| Raaj | 2011 |
| Action | 2015 |
| Bagmati | 2016 |
He appeared in many Pakistani Urdu action movies. During his five-year period his action and dancing skills were popular among Pakistani movie audiences. List of his Pakistani movies are as follows:
- Lady Commando
- Lava
- Bangkok Kay Chor
References
- "Shiva Shrestha's son, Shakti, to make his debut". kathmandupost.ekantipur.com.np.
- "Bagmati fails to impress". The Himalayan Times. January 9, 2016.