Jassita Gurung

Jassita Gurung, born on May 16, 1996, in Pokhara, Nepal, is a British-Nepalese actress and model who gained popularity in the Nepali film sector with her first role in the 2018 romantic drama *Lily Bily*. She starred with the well-known actor Pradeep Khadka in the film, and her performance of the character Shurtee earned her rave reviews. During the same year, she was honored with two prestigious awards as the Best Debut Actress, leaving a strong impression in the industry.

Jassita was born in Nepal but moved to the United Kingdom at a young age, where she was raised with her family. Her father is a British Army officer who is retired, and her mother is a housewife. She has two siblings — a brother named Ajay Gurung and a sister named Nicky Gurung. She held her roots near her heart even though she was brought up abroad and ultimately returned to Nepal to pursue her career in the field of entertainment.

Besides her acting career, Jassita is a household name on television as well. She is one of three judges of *Super Dancer Nepal*, a dance reality show that also features Suren Rai and veteran actor Saroj Khanal as the other two judges. Her work on the show has further established her as a prominent and respected artist in Nepal’s entertainment industry.