Jal Shah

Jal Shah (Nepali: जल शाह) [2] is a Nepalese-American actress. Jal Shah is one of the most well known, influential and renowned Nepali actresses of all time. She is highly regarded for her extreme talent, and large number of blockbuster movies. Jal Shah is also very well known for her iconic expressions, and her extreme range and versatility when it comes to her roles.

Jal Shah
जल शाह
Born (1982-12-13) 13 December 1982
Years active1996–2006[1]
Height5 ft 6 in (168 cm)
Children1 (daughter)
Parent
HonoursOrder of Gorkha Dakshina Bahu

Early life

Jal Shah was born on December 13th, 1982 in Patan Hospital, Patan Kathmandu, to Prema Giri Rajya Laxmi Shah, a renowned author and social activist. Jal Shah is related to the royal family through her mother. Shah's father was not present in her childhood, she spent her time in both Birgunj and Kathmandu.

First Movies

Jal Shah’s first movie was a small role in the religious movie “Shreeswasthani” at age 13. Her first lead was in “Avatar” (not to be confused with the 2009 Fantasy Film) where Jal Shah played Priyanka, a sassy young woman, with renowned Rajesh Hamal as her opposite. The film was a huge box office success, with critics raving about Shah’s immense talent at a young age. It has been said that she’s won everybody (The Nepali public) over with her first performance.

Achievements

Jal shah is the recipient of multiple awards for her phenomenal acting. Including the extremely prestigious Order of Gorkha Dakshina Bahu “…as an order of knighthood of Nepal. It was one of the highest honors given traditionally by the king” for her outstanding contribution to the industry. Jal Shah was also chosen by North Korean government officials to attend the 2006 Pyongyang Flim Festival.

Current Life

After filming Krodh (2006) Jal Shah moved to the United States of America, where she married her husband. Jal Shah currently lives with her daughter and husband. Although she is no longer on the screen. Shah is still active in her line of work, through different aspects. currently she is the US citizen.

Filmography
Year Title references
Shree Swasthani
1996 Avatar [1]
1997 Ishwor
1997 Shankar
1998 Ghumto
1998 Thuldai
1999 Nepali Babu
1999 Ek Number Ko Pakhe
1999 Nata Ragat Ko
2000 Nepal Pyaro Chha
2001 Buhari
2001 Aashirbad
2001 Badal Paree
2001 Yo Mayako Sagar
2002 Sanyas
2003 Je Bho Ramrai Bho
2003 Jetho Kancho
2005 Raju Raja Ram
2005 Krodh [1]
2006 Majdur

References
  1. "हिरोइनको आयुः कसले कति वर्ष काम गरे ?". Online Khabar. Retrieved 2021-10-25.
  2. "कलाकार : आउँदै, हराउँदै". saptahik.com.np. Retrieved 2021-10-25.
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