Thinle Lhondup (Nepali: थिन्ले लोन्डुप), also known as Thinley or Thinlen (1943/44 – April 24, 2016), was a popular Nepalese actor from Dolpa, Nepal. He is best known for his role as the elderly-community leader named Tinle in Himalaya, a 1999 adventure film directed by Éric Valli, a French film director.[1][2] The film was nominated in the Best Foreign Film category at the 72nd Academy Awards.[3] He also appeared in some Nepali music videos, including the popular "Sa Karnali" by the Nepali band Nepathya.[4][3]
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Thinle | |
Born | 1943/44 Dolpa District, Nepal |
Died | April 24, 2016 (aged 72) Dolpa, Nepal |
Nationality | Nepalese |
Occupation | Film actor |
Thinle died on April 24, 2016 in Dolpa, Nepal after falling from the trail whilst riding a horse, aged 72. He had also been suffering from stomach cancer for which he took treatment at Kathmandu.[3][5]
Year | Movie | Role |
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1999 | Himalaya (film) | Actor |
2003 | Sa Karnali (Music Video) | ... |
2012 | Iku (Film) | Mukhiya |
2015 | Everesutu: kamigami No itadaki (Film) | ... |
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