Dhiren Shakya
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Dhiren Shakya | |
|---|---|
| धिरेन शाक्य | |
| Born | 25 February 1971 |
| Nationality | Nepalese |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1994–present |
| Awards | National Film Awards |
Dhiren Shakya (Nepali: धिरेन शाक्य; born 25 February 1971) is a Nepalese actor,[1] who has appeared in Nepali feature films and music videos.[2][3]
Shakya starred in more than a hundred Nepali films in the 1990s and early 2000s.[4] He has received a number of awards throughout his career including National Film Awards for best actor.[5] He also acted in more than 70 music videos.[4]
His successful films include Krodh, Jibandaan, Chino, Simana, Desh Paradesh, Ajambari Maya, Arjun, Insaaf and Janam Janam.[2]
Personal life[edit]
He is from Palpa district in western Nepal.[6] He has two daughters. He hails from a military family and had himself joined the British army, only to leave it within six months. His father was in an Indian Gurkha regiment. His older daughter was undergoing army officer's training as of February 2017.[7]
Filmography[edit]
Shakya's first feature film was Pahilo Prem.[6] He then got offered a role in Karja.[4] He went on to act in more than 100 films including Saubhagya, Jun Tara, Simana, Janma Janma Chahari Dushman, Daag, Bhisma-Pratigya, Krodh, Sahar, Apsara, Ansabanda, Deurali, Khelauna, Bhagawan, Desh Paradesh, Bhagyale Jurayo, Kaida, Jiwandaan, Dadagiri, Maile Bhulnai Sakina, Achanak, Dui Mutu Ek Dhadkan, Aadhi Baato and Laxmi Rani.[4]
Shakya had a cameo appearance in the 2016 Newari film Tuyumati.[8] He also appeared in Yatra: A musical vlog.[9][10] He then appeared in Password (2019).[11]
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Pahilo Prem[6] | |
| 1994 | Janma Janma[4] | Amar |
| 1994 | Prem Puja | |
| 1994 | Saubhagya[4] | |
| 1995 | Karja [4] | |
| 1995 | Simana[4] | Karan |
| 1997 | Desh Pardesh[12] | |
| 1997 | Jameen[12] | |
| 1997 | Jun Tara[4] | |
| 1997 | Rajkumar | |
| 2001 | Daag[4] | |
| 2001 | Kaidi[4] | |
| 2001 | Maya Baiguni | |
| Krodh[4] | ||
| 2019 | Yatra: A musical vlog | |
| 2002 | Baacha Bandhan | |
| Bhisma Pratigya[4] | ||
| 2019 | Password[11] |
References[edit]
- ^ "Ganesh Agrawal wins Mister Nepal 2016". The Kathmandu Post. Retrieved 8 June 2019.
- ^ a b यस्ता देखिए धिरेन शाक्य नयाँ म्यु्जिक भिडियाेमा [This is how Dhiren Shakya looked in a new music video] (in Nepali). Ujyaalo online. Retrieved 8 June 2019.
- ^ पत्रकार श्रेष्ठले निर्देशन गरेको भिडियोमा धिरेन शाक्य र कमलाको रोमान्स [Dhiren Shakya and Kamala's romance in journalist Shrestha directed video] (in Nepali). Annapurna post. Retrieved 8 June 2019.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m "मैले कोसँग प्रतिस्पर्धा गर्ने ! : धिरेन शाक्य". News of Nepal. Retrieved 4 August 2021.
- ^ Dcnepalonline. "DCNepal Online - dcnepalonline.com: Dcnepal Online English News Portal, News in English Language from Nepal". dcnepalonline.com. Retrieved 29 March 2019.
- ^ a b c दिप्सन लुइटेल. रहरले होइन, ‘लक’ले हिरो बनेका धिरेन [Dhiren, a hero born out of luck, not desire] (in Nepali). onlinekhabar. Retrieved 8 June 2019.
- ^ धिरेन शाक्यको अपूरो आर्मी यात्रा छोरीले पूरा गर्दै [Dhiren Shakya's daughter completing his unfinished journey in the Army] (in Nepali). Ujyaalo Online. Retrieved 8 June 2019.
- ^ Sanyukta Shrestha (February 2016). "Tuyumati: A Dramedy of Belayeti Dreams". The Himalayan Times. Retrieved 8 June 2019.
- ^ 'यात्रा'को पहिलो गीत 'पाँच पन्छी' रिलिज (भिडियो) ["Yatra"'s first song' Panch panchhi ' released (video)] (in Nepali). Setopati. Retrieved 8 June 2019.
- ^ "Upcoming Movie 'Yatra' Trailer Released!". nepalisansar.com. Retrieved 29 March 2019.
- ^ a b "Password movie review: Mediocre cinematography spoils the show - OnlineKhabar English News". 15 September 2019. Retrieved 4 August 2021.
- ^ a b "Dhiren Shakya | Know More About Dhiren Shakya | Filmography". lensnepal.com. Retrieved 29 March 2019.