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Niruta Singh is an Indian actress known for her work in
Nepali cinema Nepali or Nepalese may refer to : Concerning Nepal * Anything of, from, or related to Nepal * Nepali people, citizens of Nepal * Nepali language, an Indo-Aryan language found in Nepal, the current official national language and a language spoken ...
. She started her career with the film ''Rahar'' (1993), which was directed by
Tulsi Ghimire Tulsi Ghimire is an Indian film director, screenwriter, Film editing, film editor, Camera operator, cameraman, actor and lyricist known for his works in Cinema of Nepal, Nepali films. Regarded as one of the greatest filmmakers of Nepali cinema, ...
. She received wide acclaim for her performance in the 2001 film ''
Darpan Chhaya Darpan Chaya (Nepali: दर्पण छायाँ, English: The Illusory Mirror) is a 2001 Nepalese romantic drama film, written and directed by Tulsi Ghimire. The film is produced by Shrawan Ghimire under the banner of Siddhanta Films. The ...
,'' which became the highest-grossing film of all time in the Nepali film industry.


Life and career

Niruta Singh was born in
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,
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. She moved to
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after she started acting in films. Her father was a friend of director
Tulsi Ghimire Tulsi Ghimire is an Indian film director, screenwriter, Film editing, film editor, Camera operator, cameraman, actor and lyricist known for his works in Cinema of Nepal, Nepali films. Regarded as one of the greatest filmmakers of Nepali cinema, ...
and it was Ghimire who brought her into the film industry with '' Dakshina'' (1993). She went on to become the only actress of the Ghimire camp, first since legendary actress
Tripti Nadakar Tripti Nadakar ( ne, तृप्ती नदाकर; born January 2, 1959) is an Indian actress who worked in Cinema of Nepal, Nepali cinema. She has performed in more than a dozen Nepali films. Her hit movies were ''Samjhana'', ''Kusume Ru ...
, and went on to play such hits as ''Rahar''. Singh went on to star in the 2001 film ''
Darpan Chaya Darpan Chaya (Nepali language, Nepali: दर्पण छायाँ, English: The Illusory Mirror) is a 2001 Nepalese Romance film, romantic drama film, written and directed by Tulsi Ghimire. The film is produced by Shrawan Ghimire under the ...
'', which was also directed by Tulsi Ghimire''.'' Her performance received huge appreciation and ''Darpan Chaya'' went on to become a huge blockbuster of Nepali film industry, grossing NRs 70 million in 2001, the highest collection ever for a Nepali film. Singh is also a singer; she recorded the title track for director Deepak Raymajhi's
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family drama series ''Vansha'' and later sang for a music album titled ''Deepshikha''. As the film industry was changing, she decided to take a long break from acting and relocate to
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because she did not feel that the new filmmakers were capable of the task. She made her come back to the industry through
Maha Jodi MaHa ( ne, मह जोडी) is the acronym of the comedy duo Madan Krishna Shrestha and Hari Bansha Acharya of Nepal in Devanagari script. The acronym was coined by another contemporary comedian, Rajaram Paudel. MaHa is also renowned for t ...
's 2019 film Dal Bhaat Tarkari.


Filmography

# ''Mann Mandir'' # ''
Darpan Chhaya Darpan Chaya (Nepali: दर्पण छायाँ, English: The Illusory Mirror) is a 2001 Nepalese romantic drama film, written and directed by Tulsi Ghimire. The film is produced by Shrawan Ghimire under the banner of Siddhanta Films. The ...
'' # ''Bandhaki'' # ''Dui Kinara'' # ''Dukha'' # ''Kahan Bhetiyela'' # ''Aamako Kakha'' # ''Aatankabadi'' # ''Aafanta'' # ''Chadani'' # ''Dui Pal'' # ''Maiti'' # ''Maili'' # ''Santaan Thari Thari Ka'' # ''Santaan'' # ''Khandaan'' # ''Aamako Aashirwaad'' # ''Dakshina'' # ''Chamatkaar'' # ''Aafno Manchhe'' # ''Aafno Pan'' # ''Chitkaar'' # ''Hami Sathi Bhai'' # ''Farki Aau'' # ''Afno ghar Aafno Maanche'' # ''Ko Aafno ko Birano'' # ''Hero'' # ''The Game'' # ''Pinjada'' # ''Duniya'' # ''Lahana'' # ''Ladai'' # ''Upakaar'' # ''Upahaar'' # ''Ajambari Maya'' # ''Ajambari Nata'' # ''Kahan Bhetiyela'' # ''
Siudo Ko Sindoor ''Siudo ko Sindor'' ( ne, सिउदो को सिन्दूर) is a 2001 Nepali film which tells story of Nepalese girl who can easily break a marriage for money or hope. Cast * Rajesh Hamal as Rajesh * Niruta Singh as Menuka * Jhara ...
'' # ''Rahar'' # ''Dodhar'' # ''Darr'' # ''Jiwandaan'' # ''Nata Ragatko'' # ''Aago'' # '' Thuldai'' # ''Ram Laxman'' # ''Kartabya'' # ''Lav-Kush'' # ''Timi Meri Hau'' # ''Yo kasto Prem'' # ''Jaan Leva'' # ''Dal Bhat Tarkari'' # ''
Nai Nabhannu La 5 ''Nai Nabhannu La 5'' () is a 2018 drama film, directed and written by Bikash Raj Acharya, Samipyaraj Timalsena. The film is produced by Haribol Bandari and Gauri Raj Joshi under the banner of One Time Cinema. The film stars Niruta Singh, Dilip ...
'' # ''Captain''


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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Singh, Niruta Living people Indian film actresses People from Darjeeling Indian Gorkhas Actresses from West Bengal Female models from West Bengal Actresses in Nepali cinema Indian expatriate actresses in Nepal 20th-century Indian actresses 21st-century Indian actresses Year of birth missing (living people)