Karma Shakya
{{Short description|Nepalese film and theater actor}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2019}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Karma Shakya
| image = Karma, Place des Vosges, Paris.jpg
| caption = Photo shoot in Place des Vosges, Paris, April 2018
| native_name = कर्म
| birth_name = Mahesh Man Shakya
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1986|01|05}}
| birth_place = Kathmandu, Nepal
| death_date =
| death_place =
| nationality = Nepalese
| citizenship = Nepal
| education = St. Xaviers Academy, Gurukul School of Theater, Kathmandu, Nepal
| occupation = Actor
| notable_works = Sano Sansar, Loot, Lukamari
| title = Karma
| website = }}
Karma (born as Mahesh Man Shakya) is a Nepalese film and theater actor known for his roles in Sano Sansar, Loot and Lukamari. He is recognised as a versatile actor in the Nepali film industry. Visa Girl, Suntali and First Love are some of his other notable films.
Early life and career
Karma was born as Mahesh Man Shakya in Kathmandu, Nepal. He studied at St. Xaviers School in Kathmandu and then went to Pune, India to pursue further studies. He was passionate about acting. One day, he happened to come across a newspaper clipping of Quest Entertainment for a casting call. He thought of giving it a try and was selected as the lead role for Sano Sansar, which marked his debut in the Nepali film industry.{{cite web |url=http://tnm.com.np/a-well-chosen-path-karma/ |title=A well chosen path karma |publisher=tnm.com.np}} Karma has also sung for some Nepali films such as Ghintang Ghisi Twak in Lukamari.
Filmography
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!Year!!Film!!Role!!Note |
| 2008
|Ravi Thapa |Debut film |
| 2008
|Patachara |Man Raja |Nepal Bhasa film |
| 2009
|Ek Din Ek Raat |Gen | |
| 2009
|Gaurav | |
| 2010
|Mangal |yet to be released |
| 2010
|Mrigatrishna |Keshar | |
| 2010
|Highway |Abiral | |
| 2012
|Loot |Nare | |
| 2013
|Adhyaya |Ram | |
| 2013
|Sundar | |
| 2013
|Visa Girl |Sandesh | |
| 2014
|Bhram |Shyam | |
| 2014
|Sapana |Raj | |
| 2015
|Bryan Rai | |
| 2016
|Helen |Ved |yet to be released |
| 2016
|Dandas |Nepal Bhasa film |
| 2016
|Unique Maharjan | |
| 2017
|Nare | |
| 2017
|Love Sasha |Prahlad | |
| 2017
|Jhyanakuti |Jhakri | |
| 2017
|Mahanagar |Dinesh | |
| 2017
|Sher Bahadur |Kumar | |
| 2017
|Panche Baja |Rudra | |
| 2018
|Sher kkiuu | |
| 2018
|[https://enepalimovie.com/garud-puran-trailer-najir-karma-and-loonibha-steals-the-show/ Garud Puran] |Rambo | |
| 2018
|Rose |DSP Dangol | |
| 2018
|Sarkari Jagir |Ramesh |yet to be released |
| 2021
|Kathaputali |Prince Akash | |
| 2019
|Karma |Karma |Nepal Bhasa film yet to be released |
| 2019
|Makie |Third installment on Kabaddi series. |
| 2021
|Kathaputali: The Puppet |Akash | |
| 2024
| Ram sir | {{Small|It will compete for the Golden Bear at the 74th Berlin International Film Festival}}{{Cite web|url=https://cineuropa.org/en/newsdetail/455195 |title= The Berlinale unveils its Competition and Encounters titles |first=Davide|last=Abbatescianni |date=22 January 2024|access-date=26 January 2024 |website= Cineuropa |language=en}} |
References
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External links
- {{IMDb name|4542007}}
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Category:21st-century Nepalese male actors
Category:Male actors from Kathmandu
Category:Nepalese expatriates in India
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