Shree Krishna Shrestha Biography – The Evergreen Icon of Nepali Cinema
Shree Krishna Shrestha Biography – The Evergreen Icon of Nepali Cinema
Full Name: Shree Krishna Shrestha
Native Name: श्रीकृष्ण श्रेष्ठ
Date of Birth: April 19, 1967
Place of Birth: Bagbazaar, Kathmandu, Nepal
Date of Death: August 10, 2014
Place of Death: New Delhi, India
Nationality: Nepalese
Profession: Actor, Producer
Years Active: 1991–2014
Height: 5 ft 7 in (170 cm)
Spouse: Sweta Khadka (m. July 7, 2014 – August 10, 2014)
Early Life and Education
Shree Krishna Shrestha was born to Radha Krishna Shrestha and Jagat Kumari Shrestha in Bagbazaar, Kathmandu. He was the youngest among his six brothers. Shrestha completed his schooling from Modern Indian School and later graduated from Ratna Rajya Laxmi Campus, Tribhuvan University, with a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce.
Career
Shrestha began his acting career with a supporting role in the film Bhumari (1991). He gained prominence with lead roles in films like Naata, Maiti, Afno Manche, Gorkhali, A Mero Hajur, Upakar, and Sukha Dukha. His performances were lauded for their depth and authenticity, and he was particularly known for his dancing skills.
In 2008, Shrestha produced and starred in Kaha Bhetiyela, which was a significant success and marked the debut of actress Sweta Khadka. His final film, Kohinoor (2014), also produced by him, became the highest-grossing Nepali film at the time, earning over NPR 100 million.
Personal Life
Shrestha married actress Sweta Khadka on July 7, 2014. The couple had met during the filming of Kaha Bhetiyela and had been in a relationship since then.
Illness and Death
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Shortly after their marriage, Shrestha and Khadka traveled to India, where his health deteriorated. He was diagnosed with pneumonia and bone cancer. Shrestha passed away on August 10, 2014, at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in New Delhi at the age of 47. His death was a significant loss to the Nepali film industry, and he was cremated with state honors in Kathmandu.
Filmography Highlights
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Bhumari (1991)
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Naata (1992)
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Maiti (1993)
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Afno Manche (1994)
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Gorkhali (1995)
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A Mero Hajur (2002)
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Upakar (2003)
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Sukha Dukha (2004)
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Kaha Bhetiyela (2008)
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Kohinoor (2014)
Awards and Recognitions
Shrestha received several awards throughout his career, including the National Film Award for Best Actor in 1994 for his performance in Afno Manche.
Legacy
In honor of his contributions to Nepali cinema, the Shree Krishna Shrestha Memorial Foundation was established by his wife, Sweta Khadka. The foundation works towards providing education and healthcare to underprivileged communities in Nepal
Social Media Presence
As Shree Krishna Shrestha passed away in 2014, he did not have official social media profiles.
Note: All information is accurate as of May 2025. For the latest updates, refer to official Nepali film industry sources.