Shristi Shrestha

Shristi Shrestha (Nepali: श्रीस्टी श्रेष्ठ, Listen ) is a Nepalese model, actress, and the winner of the Miss Nepal World 2012 pageant. She works in Nepali cinema.[1]

Shristi Shrestha
Shrestha at premier of Chiso Ashtray.
PartnerSaugat Malla (2016–present)
Beauty pageant titleholder
TitleMiss Chitwan 2012
Miss Nepal World 2012
Miss World 2012 Quarter Finalist (20th Place)
Top 10 Beach Beauty Miss World 2012
Top 10 Multimedia Award Miss Nepal 2012
Top 10 Dancers Miss World 2012
Hair colorBrown
Eye colorBrown
Major
competition(s)		Miss Nepal 2012
(Winner)
Miss World 2012
(Top 20)

Career

Miss Nepal

Shrestha represented her hometown of Chitwan during the Miss Nepal 2012 beauty pageant as Miss Chitwan 2012. She went on to win the main title of Miss Nepal World 2012 along with the Miss Confidence title. [2]

Shrestha is the first Miss Nepal to reach the quarter-finals of Miss World in which she finished in 20th place while achieving the eighth position in Beach Beauty and was one of the top 10 contestants for the Multimedia Award. She also won the 'Public Choice award' during the Miss World pageant.[3]

Acting

Her acting career began with her debut in the Nepali film Gajalu, in which she starred alongside Anmol K.C. Additionally, she made her theatrical debut as Ophelia in a production of Shakespeare's Hamlet. This performance was staged at the Theatre Village in Kathmandu for a one-month run, and was produced by the British Council. The play was directed by Gregory Thomson.[4]

Awards

Shrestha has received several awards including National Film Award, Kamana Film Award, D Cine Award and Faan award.

National film award - "Chaitya" Best Debut Actor (Female)[5]

Kamala film award - Best Debut Actor (Female[6]

D Cine award - Best debut actor (Female)[7]

Faan award - Best Debut Actor (Female)[8]

Personal life

Shrestha is the seventh Young Conservation Ambassador in WWF Nepal.[9][10] Shristi is involved with Snow Leopard conservation projects at WWF Nepal.[10] Since 2016, she has been in a relationship with Saugat Malla.

Filmography

Music video
Year Song title Artist Notes Film
2015 Kabhi Jo Baadal Barse (Unplugged) Arijit Singh Bollywood debut Jackpot
2015 Sadhai Sadhai Devika Bandhana Nepali Music Video

Films
Year Title Role Director Note
2016 Gajalu Sujata Shakya Hem raj BC as a Kumari
2018 Romeo & Muna Muna Naresh K KC
2018 Bandha Mayale Shardha Shabir Shrestha
2019 Poi Paryo Kale Sishir Rana
2019 Machha Machha Sunil Gurung Dance
2022 Chiso Ashtray Dins Palpali
2022 The secrets of Radha
2022 Michael Adhikari
TBA The Red Suitcase

References
  1. "Shristi Shrestha". IMDb. Retrieved 19 December 2022.
  2. "Shristi Shrestha – Miss Nepal 2012 – Boss Nepal".
  3. "Miss World 2012 is Miss China, Shristi top 10 in Beach Beauty". 18 August 2012. Retrieved 30 June 2016.
  4. "रिलिज डेट तोक्दै सार्दै निर्माता". Online Khabar. Retrieved 6 July 2018.
  5. "Shristi Shrestha". Lens Nepal. Retrieved 27 April 2023.
  6. "Shristi Shrestha". Lens Nepal. Retrieved 27 April 2023.
  7. "Shristi Shrestha". Lens Nepal. Retrieved 27 April 2023.
  8. "Shristi Shrestha". Lens Nepal. Retrieved 27 April 2023.
  9. "Miss Nepal 2012 Shristi Shrestha is WWF's Young Conservation Ambassador | WWF". wwf.panda.org. Retrieved 7 January 2020.
  10. "Shristi Shrestha the Seventh 'Young Conservation Ambassador' - Hall of frame - Friday Weekly". fridayweekly.com.np. Retrieved 7 January 2020.
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