Nepali film industry is growing and so is the number of actors. Every year a vast number of actors enter this field with the hopes of making it large here, but only very few of them get succeeded in getting noticed by the audience. In 2016 as well, many new faces will try their best to make a name for themselves and here we bring you the list of 13 of the most promising names who we see as the potential stars. Here goes the list, in an alphabetical order.

1. Aakash Shrestha

Aakash Shrestha has so far worked in a couple of music videos. Also the Brand Ambassador of House of Fashion, he will be debuting with ‘Ma Ta Timrai Hoon’. The film produced by Anmol KC and Suvash Thapa, is directed by Shree Ram Mahat. The shooting of the film is currently in progress.

2. Ayushman Desraj Shrestha Joshi

Introducing Ayushman DS Joshi is quite a tough job; the heartthrob is a model, VJ, singer and a sketch artist. He was to debut with Sunil Rawal’s ‘Love Number’ in 2015 but the film was postponed for some reasons. He will now be debuting with an untitled romantic thriller. More details on the film are yet to come.

3. Barsha Raut

One of the most popular faces of Nepali music videos, Barsha Raut, too is to debut in the silver screen this year. She will be debuting with one of the most successful Nepali film franchises – ‘Nai Nabhannu La 4’. The film directed by Bikash Acharya is scheduled to release in April this year.

4. Jyotsna Yogi

We have so far seen Jyotsna Yogi in a couple of music videos. What makes us think she will prove to be a good actress is her acting skills and hard-working attitude. She too is to debut this year with ‘Ma Ta Timrai Hoon’, along with Aakash Shrestha.

5. Manchin Shakya

Model Manchin Shakya will be debuting with ‘The Winner’ and there couldn’t be better choice for his role in this action packed film, directed by Hikmat Bista. ‘Ritu’ actress and Miss Nepal 2011, Malina Joshi, will be seen opposite him in the film.

6. Paramita RL Rana

Paramita RL Rana is one of the most admired names in the Nepalese fashion industry. Many films were offered to her earlier as well but she had to wait for two years until she was offered a role she actually believed in. More information on her debut film which is expected to go on floor in February, is yet to come.

7. Paul Shah

Paul Shah must be the most popular model currently when it comes to the music videos of pop songs. The on-screen couple of Paul and ‘Hostel’ actress Prakriti Shrestha was seen in a number of music videos and was the most loved couple until she left for Australia. Paul too will be debuting with Bikash Acharya’s ‘Nai Na Bhannu La 4’ along with Barsha Raut.

8. Ritik Shahi

Ritik Shahi has been seen in various TVCs and print ads so far. Two of his films are lined-up this year – Nirmal Sharma’s supense-thriller ‘Bracelet’ and Hem Raj BC’s ‘Gajalu’ which is expected to be one of the biggest films of this year. The film also stars Anmol Kc, Shristi Shrestha, Gaurav Pahari and Salon Basnet.

9. Romi Ghimire

Miss Teen 2014, model, RJ and a world-record holder for conducting a radio interview for continuously 48 hours with around a dozen of most influential Nepalese personalities on Youth FM; Romi Ghimire; is one of the most promising names who is ready to show her acting skills. She is to debut with Aaryan Sigdel-Namrata Shrestha starrer ‘Classic’. She will be playing the character of a visually impared girl in the film directed by Dinesh Raut, scheduled to release on February 12th.

10. Samragyee RL Shah

Model Samragyee Rajya Laxmi Shah will be debuting this year with one of the most anticipated films of the year – ‘Dreams’. She will be seen opposite Anmol KC in this Bhuwan KC directorial venture.

11. Sandhya KC

Popular model and VJ, Sandhya KC, too will be debuting with ‘Dreams’. The film is scheduled to release on March 4th.

12. Shreya Karki

Model, VJ and 2nd Runner-up of Miss Teen; Shreya Karki; will be introduced along with two superstars Rajesh Hamal and Shiva Shrestha in ‘Bagmati’. The action film directed by South Indian film-maker Sunny Kerala ia scheduled for its release on January 8th.

13. Shristi Shrestha

Miss Nepal 2012, Shristi Shrestha, is surely on top of the list when we talk about the most promising debutant actors this year. The supermodel who has been seen on various magazine covers and music videos, is the highest paid Nepali model to star on music videos. She was recently also featured on a music video of Bollywood song ‘Kabhi Jo Badal Barse’ by T-Series and was highly appreciated for her work. She will be entering the Nepalese film industry with Hem Raj BC’s ‘Gajalu’, opposite Anmol KC. Her fee for working in the film is not disclosed but it is believed to be higher than most of the leading ladies of the film industry.

These actors are not only talented but all of them are being introduced by some of the biggest banners, which will definitely work in favor of them. We look forward to see the works of these future stars. Who do you think will shine at the silver screen? Do comment below.

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