Deepika Prasain (sometimes credited as Deepika Prasai, Nepali: दीपिका प्रसाई, born September 5th, 1986, in Dhangadhi, Nepal[1]), also known by her married name Deepika Prasain Bhattarai, is a Nepalese film actress. Prasain debuted as an actress from Aishwarya (2017), she rose to fame after her leading role in Chhakka Panja 3 (2018).[2][3]
Career
Prasain debuted as an actress from Diwakar Bhattarai's romance drama film Aishwarya (2017) where she appeared in a leading role, which is also comeback film of Nepalese actor Ramesh Upreti.[4][5] After the success of Aishwarya (2017) she appeared in Chhakka Panja 3 (2018), opposite Deepak Raj Giri.[6][7] The film became emerging success and broke Nepalese box office records, by becoming highest grossing Nepali film.[8]
Personal life
Prasain has been married to Nepalese film director Diwakar Bhattarai since October 2018.[9]
Filmography
| Year | Name | Role | Notes | ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Aishwarya | Deepika | Debut film | [10][11] |
| 2018 | Chhakka Panja 3 | Youk Raja Kaji | Highest Grossing Nepali Film | [12] |
| 2025 | Maayavi | Mayavi | [13] |
Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result | Refs. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Kamana Film Award – 2075 | Best Debut Actor (Female) | Aishwarya | Nominated | [14] |
| 2018 | NFDC National Film Award 2074 | Best Debut Actor (Female) | Aishwarya | Nominated | [15] |
References
- ^ "Deepika Prasain, Aishwarya debut actress". Nepali Actress. October 30, 2017. Retrieved February 5, 2019.
- ^ "Dipika Prasai". reelnepal. Archived from the original on February 7, 2019. Retrieved February 5, 2019.
- ^ Lama, Sonam. "5 things about Deepika Prasain". My City. Retrieved February 5, 2019.
- ^ Nepal, Glamour (August 18, 2016). "Deepika Prasai : New Actress in Nepali Movie AISHWARYA". Glamour Nepal. Retrieved February 5, 2019.
- ^ "Friday Relase(sic) – Aishwarya of Ramesh Upreti and Deepika". Nepali Movies, films. October 26, 2017. Retrieved February 5, 2019.
- ^ "Chhakka Panja 3 Starts Its Shoot From Today Ft. Deepak, Deepika, Jitu, Kedar". Nepali Film News. May 11, 2018. Archived from the original on February 7, 2019. Retrieved February 5, 2019.
- ^ "Regression or redemption?". kathmandupost.ekantipur.com. Retrieved February 5, 2019.
- ^ "5 things about Deepika Prasain". myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com. August 8, 2024. Retrieved March 8, 2025.
- ^ "Chakka Panja 3 actress, Deepika marries Captain director, Diwakar". Nepali Movies, films. October 30, 2018. Retrieved February 5, 2019.
- ^ "Watch Teaser Of 'Aishwarya' | Ft. Ramesh Upreti & Deepika Prasain". Nepali Film News. August 30, 2017. Archived from the original on February 7, 2019. Retrieved February 5, 2019.
- ^ "Aishwarya to mark Uprety's comeback". kathmandupost.com. Retrieved March 8, 2025.
- ^ "Chakka Panja 3 heads into production". kathmandupost.ekantipur.com. Retrieved February 5, 2019.
- ^ "Shooting of 'Mayavi' begins". GorakhaPatra. Retrieved March 8, 2025.
- ^ "Kamana Film Award Details | 2075". Lens Nepal. Retrieved February 5, 2019.
- ^ "NFDC National Film Award Details | 2074". Lens Nepal. Retrieved February 5, 2019.