Swastima Khadka
Swastima Khadka is a celebrated actress and model who has become a defining face of modern Nepali cinema, often referred to by fans as the "Rashtriya Bhauju" (National Sister-in-law). After gaining early attention as a top-five finalist in Miss Teen Nepal 2012, she made a successful film debut in the 2015 teen romance Hostel Returns, which earned her a National Film Award nomination. She quickly rose to mainstream superstardom with commercial hits like Chhakka Panja 2 and Nai Nabhannu La 5, but it was her critically acclaimed performance as a tempo driver in the 2019 film Bulbul that cemented her status as a powerhouse performer, winning her the Best Actress trophy at the SAARC Film Festival.In her personal life, Swastima is married to the prominent Nepali film director and actor Nischal Basnet. The couple wed on February 17, 2016, following a high-profile engagement that captured the public's imagination, and they have since collaborated on several projects, including the film Ghamad Shere. Throughout her career, she has balanced massive box-office success in projects. Beyond the big screen, she is a prolific music video model.
Acting
Movie
Chhakka Panja 2
as Akansha
2017
Movie
Thirimali
2022
Movie
Hostel Returns
as Elina Khadka
2015
Movie
Chiso Maanche
as Daughter In Law
2022
Movie
Pashupati Prasad 2: Bhasme Don
as Durga Mata
2023
Movie
Dui Rupaiyan
as Dancer
2017
Movie
Love Love Love
2017
Movie
Bulbul
as Ranakala
2019
Movie
Behuli From Meghauli
2024
Movie
Lalibazar
as Madhu
2026
Movie
Prem Geet 2
as Special Appearance
2017
Movie
Hajar Juni Samma
as Avantika
2019
Movie
Ghamad Shere
as Gauri
2019
Movie
Aincho Paincho
2023
Movie
Nai Nabhannu La 5
2018
Movie
Basanta
as Shanti Sharma
2025
Movie
Hari Bahadur Ko Jutta
2025
Movie
Dimag Kharab
as Sachi
2023
Movie
Chapali Height 3
2022
Movie
Chhakka Panja 3
as Special Appearance
2018