Bhuwan Chand
Nepalese actress (born 1949)
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Bhuwan Chand (Nepali: भुवन चन्द; born June, 1949[1]) is a Nepalese actress. She is known for Aama, the first Nepali feature film which was produced in 1964.[2] Owing to her lead role in the first feature film produced in Nepal, which was produced by the Nepal government, she is known as the first actress of Nepal.[3][4] Her other works include Hijo, Aaja, Bholi (1967), Manko Baandh (1973), Sindoor (1980), Jivan Rekha, Ke ghar ke dera (1987), Pachchis Basanta (1988) and Santideep (1989) among others.[1]
14 June 1949
Bhuwan Chand | |
|---|---|
भुवन चन्द | |
Bhuwan Chand at an interview (2019) | |
| Born | Bhuwan Thapa 14 June 1949 Kuslechaur, Kathmandu, Nepal |
| Occupations | Actress, Producer |
| Years active | 1964–present |
| Spouse |
Michael Chand (m. 1976) |
| Parents |
|
Chand is one of the leading faces of Rastriya Nachghar, the iconic national theatre on Nepal.[5] She is also set to receive "Extraordinary Services Award (Actress), 2019" from the Film Development Board, in its 19th anniversary celebration event.[6]
Personal life
She was born on 14 June 1949 (1 Ashadh 2006 BS) in Kuslechaur, Kathmandu, Nepal.[7] She has received a Matric, IA and a Sr. Diploma in Kathak dance.[8] She is the granddaughter of Late Padma Bahadur Thapa, and daughter of Gujeshwari Thapa and Bhairab Bahadur Thapa. Her father was a singer in Radio Nepal. She married Michael Chand in 1976.[1][9]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Aama | Lead Actress | First Nepali feature film; Debut role |
| 1967 | Hijo, Aaja, Bholi | ||
| 1973 | Manko Baandh | ||
| 1980 | Sindoor | ||
| 1982 | Jivan Rekha | ||
| 1987 | Ke Ghar Ke Dera | ||
| 1988 | Pachchis Basanta | ||
| 1989 | Santideep | ||
| 1993 | Kosheli | ||
| 1995 | Dui Thopa Aashu | ||
| 1998 | Prem Pratigya | ||
| 1999 | Nepali Babu | ||
| 2002 | Surakshya | ||
| 2016 | Teen Ghumti | Based on the novel by B.P. Koirala | |
| 2017 | Prem Geet 2 | ||
| 2018 | Meri Mamu | ||
| 2019 | Saino | Also executive presenter | |
| 2020 | Selfie King | ||
| — | Deurali | Traditional release | |
| — | Mahamaya | Period drama |
