Kohinoor_(2014_Film)

Shree Krishna Shrestha

Shree Krishna Shrestha

Nepali actor and producer


Shree Krishna Shrestha (Nepali: श्रीकृष्ण श्रेष्ठ; April 19, 1967 – August 10, 2014) was a Nepalese actor and producer known for his work in Nepali cinema. One of the most popular and celebrated stars of Nepali Cinema, Shrestha is renowned for his talents as an actor and dancer and was one of the highest-earning actors in Nepali cinema history.

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Shrestha made his acting debut with Bhumari, which was successful in box office. Since then he has worked in commercially successful films like Maiti, Bar Pipal, Aafno Manche, Gorkhali, A Mero Hajur, Upakar, Sukha Dukha etc..and record-breaking all-time blockbusters, Hami Tin Bhai, Kaha Bhetiyela and Kohinoor.[3] [4]He was also the producer of the later two.His movie Kohinoor broke all the records at the box office and was recorded as Highest grossing nepali movie of all time and the first Nepali movie to cross 100 million Neplease Rupees. It's record was broken after 2 years later by movie Chhakka Panja[5] [6] [7]

Personal life

Shree Krishna Shrestha married Shweta Khadka in July 2014. They met when she made her film debut in Kaha Bhetiyela (2008), a film which he produced. The two had been in a relationship for a long time when they married on July 7, 2014.[2]

Illness and death

Shrestha and his wife Shweta Khadka travelled to India shortly after their marriage, where his health began to decline. He was diagnosed with pneumonia and bone cancer. He died at the age of 47 in Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi,[8][9] on 10 August 2014 at 5am local time.[10][11][12] Thousands of people participated in the funeral proceeding in Kathmandu. He was given a national honor by the Nepal Government. Many personalities of Nepal, including the prime minister of Nepal, expressed their deep condolences to him.[1]

Partial filmography

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References

  1. "Actor Shrestha cremated with state honours". The Kathmandu Post. August 11, 2014. Archived from the original on May 8, 2022. Retrieved May 8, 2022.
  2. "Shree Krishna Shrestha". Lens Nepal. Retrieved August 3, 2023.
  3. "Nepal & NepaliShri Krishna Shrestha – Nepali actor, producer". Nepal & Nepali. November 1, 2009. Retrieved August 3, 2023.
  4. "Top 10 Highest Grossing Nepali Movies of All Time". Juksun. January 27, 2022. Retrieved August 3, 2023.
  5. "Sri Krishna Shrestha's KOHINOOR". Retrieved August 3, 2023.
  6. "Popular actor Shree Krishna Shrestha no more". Kantipur Publications. August 10, 2014. Archived from the original on August 11, 2014.
  7. Gurung, Anand (August 11, 2014). "Pneumonia takes away Kollywood actor Shrestha". The Kathmandu Post. Archived from the original on July 26, 2022. Retrieved August 5, 2022.
  8. "Actor Shrestha's body to arrive tomorrow". Kantipur Publications. August 10, 2014. Archived from the original on August 11, 2014.
  9. "Nepali actor Shree Krishna Shrestha passes away". Business Standard. August 10, 2014. Archived from the original on April 11, 2022.

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