Menuka Pradhan

Menuka Pradhan

Description

Menuka Pradhan is a prominent and highly respected Nepali actress known for her remarkable versatility, expressive performances, and deep-rooted commitment to her craft. Born on July 23, 1993, in Gaindakot, Nawalpur, she began her journey in the world of media at a young age, appearing on local television while still in school. Her passion for acting led her to formal training at Actors’ Studio in Kathmandu, where she studied under the acclaimed theatre director Anup Baral. Menuka made her film debut with Ek Din Ek Raat and gradually rose to national fame through standout roles in popular and critically acclaimed films such as Resham Filili, Gajalu, Purano Dunga, Damaruko Dandibiyo, and the emotionally powerful Saili, for which she won the NEFTA Film Award for Best Actress in 2019. Beyond mainstream cinema, she has worked extensively in theater and appeared in numerous music videos, most notably the viral hit “Saili,” which showcased both her acting depth and cultural resonance. With a strong background in jazz and contemporary dance, Menuka is also admired for her graceful performances in dance sequences and stage shows. Known for her down-to-earth nature, adventurous spirit, and love for solo travel, she continues to inspire audiences with roles that highlight realism, emotional nuance, and the evolving voice of modern Nepali women. Over the years, she has become a symbol of quality and sincerity in Nepali cinema, steadily carving a path as one of the most talented and influential actresses of her generation.

Movies

Shikari 2

Shikari 2

Ek Din Ek Raat

Ek Din Ek Raat

Visa Girl

Visa Girl

Sungava

Sungava

Vijilante 3D

Vijilante 3D

Utsav

Utsav

Talakjung Vs Tulke

Talakjung Vs Tulke

Zhigrana

Zhigrana

Resham Filili

Resham Filili

Ko Aafno

Ko Aafno

Gajalu

Gajalu

Purano Dunga

Purano Dunga

Hitler

Hitler

Jaalo

Jaalo

Raato Ghar

Raato Ghar

Dui Rupaiyan

Dui Rupaiyan

Lalpurja

Lalpurja

Sherbahadur

Sherbahadur

Saadhe 7

Saadhe 7

Damaruko Dandibiyo

Damaruko Dandibiyo

Saili

Saili

Pani Photo

Pani Photo

The Secrets of Radha

The Secrets of Radha

Mahanagar

Mahanagar

Ganapati

Ganapati

ChitraChitra

Chitra

Mansara

Mansara

Music

Saili

Saili

Jalera Kharani

Jalera Kharani

Personal Details

Date of Birth: July 23, 1993
Occupation: Actress

All Movies

Year Movie Name Character Played
2010 Shikari 2 -
2010 Ek Din Ek Raat -
2012 Visa Girl -
2013 Sungava -
2013 Vijilante 3D -
2014 Utsav -
2014 Talakjung Vs Tulke -
2015 Zhigrana -
2015 Resham Filili -
2016 Ko Aafno -
2016 Gajalu -
2016 Purano Dunga -
2016 Hitler -
2017 Jaalo -
2017 Raato Ghar -
2017 Dui Rupaiyan -
2018 Lalpurja -
2018 Sherbahadur -
2018 Saadhe 7 -
2018 Damaruko Dandibiyo -
2027 Saili -
2022 Pani Photo -
2022 The Secrets of Radha -
2023 Mahanagar -
2023 Ganapati -
2024 Chitra -
2024 Mansara -

Awards Recieved

Year Movie Name Character Played Status
Box Office Film Award 2017 Purano Dunga - Awarded
Nefta Film Award 2071 Zhigrana - Nominated
NFDC National Film Award 2073 Purano Dunga - Awarded
Cine Circle Award 2074 Purano Dunga - Awarded
Dcine Award 2074 Purano Dunga - Awarded
Kamana Film Award 2075 Sherbahadur - Nominated
Nefta Film Award 2075 Saili - Awarded
Kamana Film Award 2076 Saili - Nominated