Shree Krishna Shrestha ( ne, श्रीकृष्ण श्रेष्ठ; April 19, 1967 – August 10, 2014) was a Nepalese

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and producer known for his work in

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. One of the most popular and celebrated stars of Nepali Cinema, Shrestha is renowned for his talents as an actor and dancer and was one of the highest-earning actors in

history. Shrestha made his acting debut with ''Bhumari'', which was successful in box office. Since then he has worked in commercially successful films like ''Maiti'', ''Bar Pipal'', ''Aafno Manche'', ''Gorkhali'', ''A Mero Hajur'', ''Upakar'', ''Sukha Dukha a''nd record-breaking all-time blockbusters, '' Hami Tin Bhai'', ''Kaha Bhetiyela'' and ''Kohinoor''. He was also the producer of the later two.

Personal life

Shree Krishna Shrestha married

Shweta Khadka Shweta Khadka is a Nepalese film actress, producer, politician and entrepreneur known for her works in Nepali cinema. She was born on 5 February 1988 at Panauti municipality of Kavrepalanchok District. Personal life On 7 July 2014, Shweta Kha ...

in July 2014. They met when she made her film debut in ''Kaha Bhetiyela'', a Nepali movie which he produced. The two had been in a relationship for a long time when they married on July 7, 2014.

Illness and death

Shrestha and his wife Shweta Khadka travelled to India shortly after their marriage, where his health began to decline. He was diagnosed with

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and

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. He died at the age of 47 in Sir Ganga Ram Hospital,

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, on 10 August 2014 at 5am local time. Thousands of people participated in the funeral proceeding in Kathmandu. He was given a national honor by the Nepal Government. Many personalities of Nepal, including the prime minister of Nepal, expressed their deep condolences to him.

Partial filmography

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