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Laxmi Giri (née Paudel; born 19 January 1955),[1] is a veteran Nepali actress[2] whose career spans more than 35 years.[3] She worked on stage, television and in feature films of Nepali, Newari, Maithili, Tamang[4] and Bhojpuri languages.[3] She appeared in more than 150 feature films, over 600 television programs (including six "megaserials") and nearly 20 advertisements.[5] She started to work on television in 2042 BS, immediately after the establishment of Nepal Television.[4] Her most notable stage role was in MaHa Jodi's Bigyapan, performing in at least 289 performances nationally and internationally, including in 35 different states in the United States, 3 countries in the United Kingdom, as well as Hong Kong and India.[1] Her first television role was in the series April First.[1]

Laxmi Giri
लक्ष्मी गिरी
Born	Laxmi Paudel (1955-01-19) 19 January 1955 (age 67) Devpatan, Kathmandu
Nationality	Nepalese
Occupation	Actress
Known for	Her works in Nepalese film industry
Spouse	Ratna Kumar Giri

Her notable films include Simana,[5] Thuldai, Darpan Chhaya, Jhola, Kusume Rumal 2, Prem Geet,[6] Pheri Bhetaula, Teen Ghumti,[7] Captain,[8] Rato Tika Nidharma,[9] Dream Girl,[10] Chhakka Panja 2,[5] Chhakka Panja 3,[11] Kirtipur[12] and Pareni Maya Jalaima.

Early life

She was born in Devpatan, Kathmandu on 19 January 1955 (6 Magh 2011 BS) to Ujeli Adhikari and her husband Muktinath Paudel.[1] Her birth name (given by the priest in the religious naming ceremony) is Nutan Kumari, and she was nicknamed "Bhabu", short for "Bhawani" as a child.[1] Her father died when she was one year old.[1] Her grandmother Dev Kumari Paudel was the first nurse to serve in Palpa District,[5] and one of only 18 nurses, the first Nepali nurses who graduated in 2018 BS.[1] She went to school in Pashupati Pathshala, now Sharada Secondary School.[1] She passed SLC in 2029 BS but did not continue her studies.[1]

She started acting at age 11, as a child actor in stage performances in Pashupati.[1]

She married Ratna Kumar Giri in 2030 BS (1973-1974).[1] She was employed at Nepal Rastra Bank for 16 years, before she resigned to pursue acting full-time.[3] Her family was not appreciative of her choice to leave a secure government job to pursue a career in acting.[13]

Awards

She won Best Supporting Actress at the second NFDC National Film Awards in 2014 for her role in Jhola.[14][15] She won Best Character Actress at the Film Actor's Association of Nepal (FAAN) Awards - 2072 for her role in the film Prem Geet in 2072 BS.[16] She received the FAAN National Award in 2073 BS.[17][18]

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