Jharana Bajracharya

Jharana Bajracharya
Born
Jharana Bajracharya

Kathmandu, Nepal
NationalityNepalese
Education
  • Siddhartha Vanasthali Institute
  • Sociology (Degree)
Occupation(s)Actress, model
Years active1997–2013
Known forMiss Nepal 1997
SpouseWarren Carrer(ex) Rahul Agrawal (March 15 – present)
Parents
  • Lalana Bajracharya (mother)
  • Rashid (father)

Jharna Bajracharya (Nepalese: झरना बज्राचार्य) is a Nepalese actress and beauty pageant titleholder. She was crowned Miss Nepal 1997.[1]

Early life

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Jharana Bajracharya completed her schooling from Siddhartha Vanasthali Institute. She is also a painter and potter and she holds a degree in sociology. Her mother is Mrs. Lalana Bajracharya who holds a degree in psychology. Jharana's father's surname is Rashid and is a Nepalese Muslim. Her real name is Jharana Bajracharya Rashid.[2] She started her journey in the Nepali entertainment field after being crowned Miss Nepal in 1997 at the age of 16 and represented Nepal in Miss World contest held at Baie Lazare, Seychelles on November 22, 1997. Jharana Bajracharya, made her debut in Hatiyar playing the second fiddle to the leading lady Karishma Manandhar co-starring opposite Rajesh Hamal.[3]

Career

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After starring in Pareni Maya Jalaima which won the best story award at the Nepali Film Awards, Jharana promptly made her way into Mumbai to find her place in Bollywood. She appeared in Hindi film Love in Nepal[4] and many other advertisements. After she could not make a niche in Bollywood, she returned to Nepal. She has appeared in many music videos as well. Her last Nepali film was Kohi Mero which was released in mid 2010. Jharana Bajracharya appeared at the Fem Botanica KTV film awards in October 2008 where she performed with Alok Nembang on several songs.[citation needed]

Brand ambassador

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Jharana Bajracharya appeared as the Nepalese brand ambassador for Lux soap in 2003,.[5]

Music video appearances

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  • 2006: "Priye Timi" by Bijay Adhikari.
  • 2006: "Tapowan" by Jagdish.
  • 2007: "Dubna Deu" by Anil Singh.
  • 2007: "Tum Sang Remix" (Hindi Song).
  • 2007: "Binti Cha Hai" by Prakash Gurung (Gurung Song).
  • 2004: "Dubna Deu Malai" by Anil Singh.
  • 2010: "Laija Re" by Hemanta Rana
  • 2012: "Manda Manda" by Manu Limbu
  • 2013: "Panchhi" by The Outsiders
  • 2013: "Bachunjelilai" by Ram Krishna Dhakal and Lata Mangeskar
  • 2013: "Aaja Pani Timrai" by Yateesh M. Acharya and Maya Roka Pradhan

Filmography

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Year Title Language Role
1997 Hatiyar Nepali
1998 Bhuttukai Bhaye Ni Nepali Jharana
2001 Siudo Ko Sindoor Nepali Dwiti
2002 Anjuli Nepali
2002 Bhai Tika Nepali
2003 Maya Garchu Ma Nepali
2003 Chahanchu Ma Timilai Nepali
2004 Love in Nepal Hindi Tanya
2004 Parenni Maya Jalaima Nepali
2004 Sanjeevani Nepali Sanjeevani
2005 Pheri Arko Saino Nepali
2010 Kohi Mero Nepali Divya

Personal life

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Bajracharya married Rahul Agrawal in March 2015.[6][7]

References

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  1. ^ "Jharana Bajracharya Biography". nepaliactress.com. 14 January 2013. Archived from the original on 29 March 2017. Retrieved 29 March 2017.
  2. ^ "Jharana Bajracharya started Meditation class". Nepali Movies, Nepali Films. Archived from the original on 12 December 2013. Retrieved 7 December 2013.
  3. ^ "Jharana Bajracharya". Archived from the original on 28 March 2017. Retrieved 29 March 2017.
  4. ^ Mrs_Chowdhury (5 March 2004). "Love in Nepal (2004)". IMDb. Archived from the original on 19 April 2017. Retrieved 30 June 2018.
  5. ^ "Miss Nepal makes another bid on Bollywood". indiaglitz.com. Archived from the original on 2 October 2009. Retrieved 21 August 2009.
  6. ^ "Jharna Bajracharya". Archived from the original on 25 April 2010. Retrieved 30 April 2007.
  7. ^ "Jharana Bajracharya Wedding (Photo Feature)". Archived from the original on 2 April 2015. Retrieved 27 March 2015.
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Awards and achievements
Preceded by
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 Miss Nepal World
1997 		Succeeded by
Jyoti Pradhan
(   Nepal)
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