Sunil Thapa
| Sunil Thapa | |
|---|---|
| Native name | सुनील थापा |
| Born |
19 May 1957 Kathmandu, Nepal |
| Nationality | Nepali |
| Other names |
Ratey Kaila Sher Singh |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) |
| Spouse(s) | Rajani Thapa |
| Children |
Anmol Thapa (son) Precious Thapa (daughter) |
Sunil Thapa (Nepali: सुनील थापा) is a leading Nepalese actor who has appeared in Nepali and Bollywood films. He started his career with the Bollywood movie Ek Duje Ke Liye.
He is an enigmatic figure in the Nepali movie industry, winning more number of awards, including the Motion Pictures Award Nepal twice. He is popular for his villainous roles in Nepali movies.
Career
Thapa started his modelling career in 1974 in Bombay, with Binny's and Mafatlal Fabrics.
During his early days, he was also engaged in sports and was a professional football player for ICL Club Bombay and Orkay's Sports Club.
Besides acting and sports, he also worked as a photo journalist for JS Magazine (Junior Statesman) and covered the Bhutan Coronation in 1974. In 2014 he was also nominated for Best Actor in a Supporting Role in Film-fare Award for his extraordinary role in Mary Kom.
Filmography
Thapa has featured in many Nepalese and Hindi films. The following are some of the select films of Thapa.
| Year | Film | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Ek Duuje Ke Liye | Hindi | ||
| 1981 | Manav Hatya | Hindi | ||
| 1982 | Aaj Ki Awaaz | Hindi | ||
| 1982 | Mashaal | Nepali | ||
| 1989 | Chino | Nepali | ||
| 1989 | Manu The Great | Hindi | ||
| 1989 | Albela | Hindi | ||
| 1992 | Naseebwaala | Hindi | ||
| 1997 | Thuldai | Nepali | ||
| 2000 | Aago | Nepali | ||
| 2000 | Tan Ta Sarai Bigris Ni Badri | Nepali | ||
| 2009 | God Lives in the Himalayas | Nepali | ||
| 2014 | Mary Kom | M. Narjit Singh | Hindi | |
| 2015 | 10 Endrathukulla | Lawyer | Tamil |
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