Laxmi Giri

Laxmi Giri
लक्ष्मी गिरी
Born	Laxmi Paudel (1955-01-19) 19 January 1955 (age 70) Devpatan, Kathmandu
Nationality	Nepalese
Occupation	Actress
Known for	Her works in Nepalese film industry
Spouse	Ratna Kumar Giri

Laxmi Giri (née Paudel; born 19 January 1955) is a Nepalese actress whose career spans more than 35 years.[1][2][3] She worked on stage, television and in feature films of Nepali, Newari, Maithili, Tamang[4] and Bhojpuri languages.[3] She appeared in more than 150 feature films, over 600 television programs (including six "mega–serials") and nearly 20 advertisements.[5]

She started to work in television in 2042 BS, immediately after the establishment of Nepal Television.[4] Her most notable stage role was in MaHa Jodi's Bigyapan, performing in at least 289 performances nationally and internationally, including in 35 different states in the United States, 3 countries in the United Kingdom, as well as Hong Kong and India.[2] Her first television role was in the series April First.[2]

Early life

She was born in Devpatan, Kathmandu on 19 January 1955 (6 Magh 2011 BS) to Ujeli Adhikari and her husband Muktinath Paudel.[2] Her birth name (given by the priest in the religious naming ceremony) is Nutan Kumari, and she was nicknamed "Bhabu", short for "Bhawani" as a child.[2] Her father died when she was one year old.[2] Her grandmother Dev Kumari Paudel was the first nurse to serve in Palpa District,[5] and one of only 18 nurses, the first Nepali nurses who graduated in 2018 BS.[2] She went to school in Pashupati Pathshala, now Sharada Secondary School.[2] She passed SLC in 2029 BS but did not continue her studies.[2]

She started acting at age 11, as a child actor in stage performances in Pashupati.[2]

She married Ratna Kumar Giri in 2030 BS (1973-1974).[2] She was employed at Nepal Rastra Bank for 16 years, before she resigned to pursue acting full-time.[3] Her family was not appreciative of her choice to leave a secure government job to pursue a career in acting.[6]

Notable works

Her notable films include Simana,[5] Thuldai, Darpan Chhaya, Jhola, Kusume Rumal 2, Prem Geet,[7] Pheri Bhetaula, Teen Ghumti,[8] Captain,[9] Rato Tika Nidharma,[10] Dream Girl,[11] Chhakka Panja 2,[5] Chhakka Panja 3,[12] Kirtipur[13] and Pareni Maya Jalaima.^[citation needed]

Awards

She won Best Supporting Actress at the second NFDC National Film Awards in 2014 for her role in Jhola.[14][15] She won Best Character Actress at the Film Actor's Association of Nepal (FAAN) Awards - 2072 for her role in the film Prem Geet in 2072 BS.[16] She received the FAAN National Award in 2073 BS.[17][18]

References

1. "जब रत्नपार्कमा खरभुजा बेच्दै भेटिइन् अभिनेत्री लक्ष्मी गिरी (फोटो फिचर)". Sagarmatha TV. 8 August 2018. Archived from the original on 18 May 2022. Retrieved 8 September 2019.
2. Koirala, Rajesh (2009). "लक्ष्मी गिरी सानो छँदा" [When Laxmi Giri Was A Kid]. Kantipur Daily. Retrieved 8 September 2019 – via Rajesh Koirala's Blog.
3. "कलाकारितामा लक्ष्मी गिरीको ३५ वर्षः कति दु:ख, कति हर्ष ?". Online Khabar. Retrieved 8 September 2019.
4. "कलाकार लक्ष्मी गिरी भन्छिन् – म ज्यामी रहेछु, अब गिनिजबुकमा नाम लेखाउने धोको छ". Ujyaalo Online. Archived from the original on 19 September 2019. Retrieved 8 September 2019.
5. "हिरोइनलाई हप्काउने 'छुच्ची बुढी'". Online Khabar. Retrieved 8 September 2019.
6. "लक्ष्मी गिरी, वरिष्ठ अभिनेतृ". narimag.com.np (in Nepali). Retrieved 8 September 2019.
7. "अवार्ड डायरीः 'बोल्दा बोल्दै जब लक्ष्मी दिदीका गला अवरुद्ध भए…'". Online Khabar. Retrieved 8 September 2019.
8. "Uncaptivating Teen Ghumti". The Himalayan Times. 2 July 2016. Archived from the original on 16 February 2017. Retrieved 8 September 2019.
9. "Captain movie review: This Anmol KC starrer is a story of makers' misses – OnlineKhabar". Retrieved 8 September 2019.
10. Setopati, सेतोपाटी कला. "'रातो टिका निधारमा'को ट्रेलरमा यस्तो देखियो साम्राज्ञी र अंकितको टक्कर". Setopati. Retrieved 8 September 2019.
11. Setopati, सेतोपाटी संवाददाता. "'ड्रिम गर्ल'को नयाँ रिलिज मिति मंसिर ७". Setopati. Retrieved 8 September 2019.
12. "सुरु भयो छक्कापञ्जा ३". saptahik.com.np (in Nepali). Retrieved 8 September 2019.
13. "इतिहास नपढेकोमा लक्ष्मीलाई पछुतो". Naya Patrika (in Nepali). Retrieved 8 September 2019.
14. "'झोला' सर्वोत्कृष्ट सिनेमा". setopati.com. Retrieved 8 September 2019.^[permanent dead link‍]
15. "एनएफडीसी अवार्डमा `झोला` उत्कृष्ट". www.filmykhabar.com. Retrieved 8 September 2019.
16. "यस्ता छन् फान एवार्डका विजेताहरु". Nepali Times Australia. 3 July 2016. Retrieved 8 September 2019.^[permanent dead link‍]
17. "लक्ष्मी गिरी र पुरन जोशी पुरस्कृत". Retrieved 8 September 2019.^[permanent dead link‍]
18. "अभिनेत्री लक्ष्मी गिरीलाई कलाकार संघ राष्ट्रिय पुरस्कार - Ratopati". archive.ratopati.com. Retrieved 8 September 2019.^[permanent dead link‍]