Priyanka Karki Biography – Nepal’s Leading Actress, Model & Social Icon
Priyanka Karki Biography – Nepal’s Leading Actress, Model & Social Icon
Full Name: Priyanka Karki
Native Name: प्रियंका कार्की
Date of Birth: February 27, 1987
Place of Birth: Kathmandu, Nepal
Nationality: Nepalese
Profession: Actress, Model, Singer, Director, Producer, Social Activist
Years Active: 2005–present
Height: 5 ft 6 in (168 cm)
Weight: Approximately 55 kg
Education: BA in Film and Digital Media Production, University of North Alabama
Spouse: Ayushman DS Joshi (m. 2020)
Children: 1 daughter (Aayanka Joshi Karki
Early Life and Education
Born to Bhupendra Karki and Raksha Malhotra, Priyanka Karki hails from a family with a strong educational background. She completed her schooling in Kathmandu before moving to the United States for higher education. At the University of North Alabama, she majored in Film and Digital Media Production with a minor in Theatre, graduating summa cum laude.
Career
Priyanka’s journey in the entertainment industry began when she won the Miss Teen Nepal title in 2005. She started her career as a VJ, hosting television programs such as “Ghar Beti Ba,” “The Glam Factor,” “Call and Win,” and “Glamour and Style.”
Her acting debut came in 2012 with the film “3 Lovers,” for which she received the “OFA Award for Popular Debutant Actress.” She gained widespread recognition for her roles in movies like “Jholay,” “Chhakka Panja,” “Purano Dunga,” and “Suntali.”
In addition to acting, Priyanka has showcased her singing talent with songs like “Swatantra” and the soundtrack of “Aawaran” in collaboration with Yama Buddha.
She has also directed and written several films, including “A Mero Hajur 3” and “Bir Bikram 2.”
Personal Life
Priyanka Karki was previously married to Rochak Mainali, but the couple divorced in 2013. She married fellow Nepalese film actor Ayushman DS Joshi in February 2020. The couple welcomed their first child, a daughter named Aayanka Joshi Karki, in September 2021.
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Philanthropy and Social Activism
Beyond her work in the entertainment industry, Priyanka is actively involved in social causes. She and her husband Ayushman DS Joshi established the Aayanka Foundation, which focuses on social welfare initiatives. The foundation has been involved in building women-friendly toilets in schools, planting trees, distributing reusable sanitary pads, and providing school supplies in the Dhanusha district of Nepal.
Net Worth
As of 2024, Priyanka Karki’s estimated net worth is between $3 to $5 million. Her income sources include acting, film production, brand endorsements, and social media collaborations.
Awards and Recognitions
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Miss Teen Nepal: Winner (2005)
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OFA Award: Popular Debutant Actress for “3 Lovers” (2012)
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Kamana Film Awards: Best Actress for “Nai Nabhannu La 5” (2020)
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Film Critics Society Nepal: Best Actress for “Suntali” (2015)
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NFDC National Film Awards: Best Actress for “Chhakka Panja” (2017)
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NEFTA Film Awards: Best Actress (2015)
Filmography
Selected Films:
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3 Lovers (2012)
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Jholay (2014)
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Nai Nabhannu La 2 (2014)
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Chhakka Panja (2016)
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Chhakka Panja 2 (2017)
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Purano Dunga (2016)
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Suntali (2015)
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Mala (2015)
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How Funny (2016)
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Shatru Gate (2018)
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Nai Nabhannu La 5 (2018)
Social Media Presence
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Instagram: @priyanka.karki – Over 1 million followers
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Facebook: Priyanka Karki Official – Over 2.7 million followers
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YouTube: PriyankaKarki11 – Over 541k subscribers
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Twitter: @priyankakarky
Note: All information is accurate as of May 2025. For the latest updates, refer to official Nepali film industry sources.