Nepal: Nepal has lost a respected film actor. Veteran Nepali actor Sunil Thapa has passed away at the age of 68.
source:social media
Thapa died on Friday morning
while undergoing treatment at Norvic Hospital in Thapathali, Kathmandu, after
his health suddenly deteriorated.
Rajendra Bahadur Singh,
chairperson at the hospital, told the Post that he was brought to the hospital
in an unconscious state. An ECG conducted at 7:44 am confirmed his death, with
doctors suspecting cardiac arrest as the cause.
“He was unconscious when he
was brought in. An ECG was done immediately, which confirmed his death,” a
hospital source told the Post.
A towering figure in Nepali
cinema, Thapa worked extensively in Nepali, Bollywood and Bhojpuri films over
several decades. He appeared in more than 300 Nepali films and was widely known
for his iconic role as ‘Rate Kaila’ in the film Chino, a character that
established him as one of the most sought-after antagonists in the industry.
Before entering films, Thapa
began his career as a model in Mumbai in the mid-1970s, working with major
fabric brands. He was also actively involved in sports and played professional
football for clubs in Bombay. In his early years, he worked as a
photojournalist for JS Magazine (Junior Statesman) and covered the Bhutan
Coronation in 1974.
In Indian cinema, Thapa
earned wider recognition for his supporting role in the film Mary Kom, for
which he received a nomination at the Filmfare Awards. He had earlier debuted
in Bollywood with Ek Duuje Ke Liye and went on to work in several Hindi, Tamil
and Bhojpuri productions.
Thapa also served as the
chairperson of the Everest Film Academy. His most recent screen appearance was
in the film Eklo.
While other members of his
family reside in Mumbai, India, Thapa had been living in an apartment in
Kathmandu.
Hospital sources said a
formal announcement would be made after the arrival of his family members.
Heartfelt tribute to him.
