Priyanka Karki
Priyanka Karki is one of the most successful and versatile figures in modern Nepali entertainment, known for her prolific work as an actress, model, dancer, and director. Born on February 27, 1987, in Kathmandu, she first gained public attention by winning Miss Teen Nepal 2005. She later moved to the United States to pursue higher education, graduating summa cum laude with a bachelor's degree in Film and Digital Media Production from the University of North Alabama. After returning to Nepal, she made her acting debut in the 2012 film 3 Lovers and quickly became a box-office powerhouse through major hits such as Jholay, Nai Nabhannu La 2, and the record-breaking Chhakka Panja franchise.
In her personal life, Priyanka is married to fellow Nepali actor Ayushman Desraj Shrestha Joshi. The couple, often referred to by the media as "Ayanka," tied the knot on February 29, 2020, after several years of dating. They welcomed their first child, a daughter named Ayanka Karki Joshi, in September 2021. She remains a leading influencer and a dominant force in the industry, continuing to balance high-profile film roles with her entrepreneurial ventures and philanthropic work through the Ayanka Foundation.
Acting
Movie
Hello Jindagi
as Elina
2022
Movie
Chhakka Panja 2
as Uma
2017
Movie
Chhakka Panja
as Champa
2016
Movie
Kabaddi Kabaddi
as Lalita
2015
Movie
Woda Number 6
as Sushila
2015
Movie
3 Lovers
2012
Movie
Fulbari
2023
Movie
Fanko
as Lilly
2016
Movie
Lalteen
as Sani
2017
Movie
Radhe
as Priya
2017
Movie
Shatru Gatey
2018
Movie
Purano Dunga
as Chandra
2016
Movie
Fateko Jutta
2017
Movie
How Funny
as Ramita
2016
Movie
Jholay
as Riya
2014
Movie
Mummy
as Sapana
2025
TV
Just Another Love Story
as Amara
2019
Movie
Nai Nabhannu La 2
as Sisir's Mother
2014
Movie
Hajar Juni Samma
as Maya
2019
Movie
Kichkandi
2023
Movie
Nai Nabhannu La 6
as Madam
2023
Movie
Nai Nabhannu La 5
2018
Movie
Katha Kathmandu
2018
Movie
Chhakka Panja 3
as Special Appearance
2018
