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Priyanka Karki
प्रियंका कार्की
Priyanka Karki winning INFA Most Popular Actor (Female) 2014.jpg
Born (1987-02-27) 27 February 1987 (age 37)
Kathmandu, Nepal
Nationality Nepalese
Citizenship Nepalese
Education University of North Alabama (BA)
Occupation Actress, Model, Dancer, Writer, Director, Producer
Years active 2005–present
Known for Chhakka Panja Nai Na Bhannu La
Spouse(s)
Ayushman Joshi (m. 2020)
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Priyanka Karki is a Nepalese film actress, model, director, writer and the winner of the Miss Teen Nepal 2005 pageant.

Karki was first cast as a child actor in the movie Mahadevi where she played the daughter of Sunil Thapa. She shared the screen with veteran actors Bhuwan KC and Karishma Manandhar.

When Karki was in grade seven she started working with Santosh Panta in the then famous series Hijo Aaja Ka Kura.

In 2005, she was crowned Miss Teen Nepal and that same year she started her career in modeling and television.

Early life

Karki was born in 1987 in Kathmandu, Nepal. Her parents are economist Bhupendra Karki and flight attendant Rakshya Malhotra.

After her 2005 win as Miss Teen Nepal, Karki moved to the United States to continue her education. At the University of North Alabama, she majored in Film and Digital Media Production with a minor in Theatre and graduated summa cum laude.

Career

Acting career

Priyanka Karki felicitated by Prime Minister Sushil Koirala
Prime Minister Sushil Koirala with Karki after her winning NFDC National Film Awards 2015, Best Actor (Female)

Karki appeared in Bhulne Po Ho Ki, a small movie project in the USA. The first debut of Karki as an adult was in "3 Lovers" in 2012, where she had played double role. Later Karki was nominated for this role in OFA Award for Popular Debutant and even won the title. ..... Jholay grossed over 10 million at the box office. In 2015, she starred along with Sauram Raj Tuladhar and Saugat Malla in the gangster thrilled Sadanga, which was received positively by the audience. Her next big release was Nai Nabannu La 2 opposite Suraj Singh Thakuri, which grossed over four million NPR. She also appeared in several music videos, including 'Guras Fulyo Banai Bhari' a song by Kishor Siwakoti and Asha Bhosle.

Karki's performances in Jholay and Nai Na Bhannu La 2 earned her the Online Filmykhabar Award as Best Actress 2017, NEFTA Award for Best Actor in a supporting role (Female), INFA award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Female) and INFA Most Popular Actor (Female).

Her next release Aawaran did not perform as well as previous movies at the box office. Although not a commercial success, it launched Karki as a singer in the Nepalese music industry, and she went on to sing the original soundtrack of Aawaran in collaboration with Yama Buddha.

Karki's Suntali was selected to premiere at the 19th Busan International Film Festival under the category 'A Window on Asian Cinema', on the fifth day of the festival. Suntali was released in February 2015 and although not a success commercially, Karki won Best Actor (Female) at the National Film Critics Award (NFCA) and the NFDC National Film Awards 2017.

In 2015, Karki starred as the title character in the horror/thriller film Mala, a widow, with long black hair and a white sari who is seen throughout the film but speaks only one word. Karki featured on the song "Surke Thaili Khai". it went on to become the first Nepali song to reach 20 million views on YouTube.

In 2016, Karki appeared as 'Ani' in the fourth installment of the Nai NaBhannu La series. Nai NaBhannu La 4 grossed over 20 million in its first week of release. Soon after, Karki portrayed a female detective opposite Keki Adhikari in the comedy film How Funny.

At the end of the year, Karki was seen as a police inspector in the family drama Shatru Gatey. Her work was highly praised and the movie went on to become one of the most successful movies in Nepali film history celebrating 100 days at the theatre. Karki next appeared in the comedy/social drama Kohalpur Express alongside Keki Adhikari and Reecha Sharma. This female-centric film was highly successful at the box office, though receiving mixed reviews. Karki's releases for 2018 were Katha Kathmandu opposite Ayushman Deshraj Joshi, and Nai Na Bhannu La 5.

Music career

Karki recorded Bachchu Kailash's classic "Timi le ta Hoina" which is a cover song and released a video for it. Karki also collaborated with YouTube performer Nattu Shah and recorded a cover version of Jason Mraz and Colbie Caillat's 'Lucky'. Karki's debut single "Swatantra", which is about freedom, liberation, and independence, was released on 1 January 2016. The single had more than 300,000 views during the first two weeks and it hit a million views in the first two months.

Boogie Woogie Nepal

Karki is one of the judges for the first international dancing reality show Boogie Woogie Nepal alongside choreographer Kabiraj Gahatraj and actor Dilip Rayamajhi.

Personal life

Priyanka Karki married Rochak Mainali, who lives in Troy, New York, when she was 22, the couple divorced two years later. After years of speculation, Karki married her long-time boyfriend, fellow Nepali film actor Ayushman DS Joshi in February 2020. She gave birth to their first child, a girl, in September 2021.

Discography

Year Song
2014 Aawaran ft Yama Buddha
2015 Lucky (Cover) ft. Nattu Shah
2016 Maya ta Maya ho (Cover) ft. Ayushman Joshi
2016 Swatantra (single)
2016 Like I'm gonna lose you (Cover) ft. Ayushman Joshi
2019 Prem Diwas ft. Ayushman Joshi

Filmography

Television
2006 The Glam Factor Anchor A fashion and lifestyle show
2006 Gharbeti Ba 'Tina' Sitcom
2007 Glamour and Style Anchor Fashion based program
2007 Call and Win Anchor An hour-long weekly live show where callers could call, answer questions and win gift hampers.
Key
Films that have not yet been released Denotes films that have not yet been released
Films
Film Role Notes
2012 3 Lovers Diya Double role – Diya/Liza
OFA Award for Popular Debutant Actress – WON
2013 Kollywood Kaavya Best Actress for National Film Awards 2069 – Nominated
2013 Vigilante 3D Shristy Nepal's first 3D film
2013 Karkash Special appearance
2013 Nepathya Herself Guest appearance
2014 Jholay Riya Crore club
INFA Popular Awards Best Actor – WON
2014 Nai Nabhannu La 2 Saru Crore Club
OFA Popular Awards Best Actress 2071 – WON
NEFTA Best Actor in a Supporting Role Female (WON)
INFA Best Actor in a Supporting Role Female (WON)
D Cine Awards Best Actor in a Supporting Role Female (WON)
2014 Aawaran Shubani Debut as Playback Singer/ OST featuring Yama Buddha
2014 Mero Best Friend Ritu Starring Resh Maratha, Diwas Upreity, Keki Adhikari (Cameo), Bimles Adhikari (Cameo)
2014 Hasiya Item song
2014 Punte Parade School Teacher
2014 Shree Paanch Ambare Cameo appearance in song "Yo maan ma hamesha"
2015 Suntali Suntali Official selection at the 19th Busan International Film Festival
NFDC National Film Award Best Actor Female (WON)
National Film Critics Award (NFCA) Best Actor Female (WON)
NEFTA Awards Best Actor Female (Popular)(WON)
LG D Cine Award Best Actor Female Critics (WON)
2015 Mala Mala
2015 Sadanga Salina D Cine Awards Best Actor in a Negative role (NOM)
2015 Mission Paisa 2 - Reloaded Item song "Chachari"
2015 Nai na Bhannu la 3 Kusum Crore Club
2015 Woda Number 6 Sushila
Crore Club in two days from Kathmandu Valley
2015 Lootera Item Song "Blast Hune wala cha"
2015 Kabaddi Kabaddi Lolita Karki Guest Appearance
Crore Club in two days
2016 Fanko Lili
2016 Classic Jenny Special Appearance
2016 How Funny Ramita Crore Club in six days
2016 Nai Nabhannu La 4 Ani Crore club in three days
2016 Chhakka Panja Champa Grossed more than Rs 25 Crores.
2016 Purano Dunga Chandu Crore club in two days.
2017 Radhe Priya Crore Club in two days
2017 Laltin Sana
2017 Chhakka Panja 2 Uma Crore club in two days
2017 Fateko Jutta Indu Crore club in two days
2018 Butterfly (colors of love) Farasha
2018 Changa Chait Released on 23 November 2018
2018 Happy Days Pinku
2018 Shatu Gatey Sheetal Crore club in two days
2018 Kohalpur Express Champa Crore club in five days
2018 Matti Mala Item song "Bechi dinchu yo jawani"
2018 Nai Na Bhannu La 5 Kusum Crore club in two days.
2018 Katha Kathmandu Nora
2018 Chakka Panja 3 Rinku (Special Appearance)
2018 Lily Bily
2019 Anaagat Kriti
2019 Prem Diwas Sapana
2019 Dal Bhat Tarkari Special Appearance (Song)
2019 Hajar Juni Samma Maya
2022 Lakka Jawan Lead Role
2022 The Secrets of Radha Special appearance (song)
2023 Chi Musi Chi Aahana
2023 Fulbari (film) Amrita
Web series
2019 Just Another Love Story Amara Also producer under Prinklebell Pictures
2023 Saahu Ba Devika Filming

Awards and nominations

Award Year Work Category Result Ref(s)
Kamana Film Awards 2020 Nai Nabhannu La 5 Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Female) Won
Film Critics Society Nepal 2015 Suntali Best Actress Won
NFDC National Film Awards 2017 Chhakka Panja Best Actress Won
2015 Suntali Won
FAAN Awards 2017 Chhakka Panja Best Actress Nominated
NEFTA Film Awards 2015 Best Actress Won
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