Arpan Thapa ( ne, अर्पण थापा) (born 15 November 1978). is a Nepali actor, director, and scriptwriter. He studied acting in

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in 2002 before returning to Nepal to start his career in the Nepali film industry. He sold CDs at Mahabouddha, to promote the business of a friend, where he met Murray Kerr, the director. Thapa began his acting career with the Nepali film ''Sick City'', playing the lead role as Krishna. He has directed the movie ''

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'' , which was released on 13 June 2014. Thapa cites

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as his inspiration and has expressed respect for other Nepalese actors, including

Hari Bansha Acharya Hari Bansha Acharya ( ne, हरिवंश आचार्य) is a Nepalese actor, comedian, director, singer and writer. He is known for his method acting. He is one half of the comedy duo MaHa Jodi along with fellow comedian Madan Krishna S ...

and

Madan Krishna Shrestha Madan Krishna Shrestha ( ne, मदन कृष्ण श्रेष्ठ; ) is a Nepali actor, comedian, writer, singer, song writer, director and producer. He is one of the most successful and respected comedians in the Nepali entertainm ...

Filmography

Director

He has directed several films; ''

'' in 2014, a drama ''Aadha Love'' in 2017, ''Sunkesari'', ''Ghar'' in 2019, and the upcoming Teen Jantu in 2020.

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* 1979 births 21st-century Nepalese male actors Living people Actors from Kathmandu 21st-century Nepalese screenwriters {{Asia-actor-stub