Jharana Thapa () (born as Kamala Raj Bhandari on March 28, 1975) is a Nepalese film actress, film producer and film director. She was one of the top star actress of late 90s and 2010s. Thapa made her Kollywood debut in Daijo (1996) opposite star actor Bhuwan K.C. She received critical acclaim for her breakout role in the 1998 movie Dharam Sankat.
After working in Nepali cinema for 20 years, she turned into a film director. Her debut directorial movie A Mero Hajur 2 was released in September 2017.
Jharana Thapa was born on 28 March 1980 in Pyuthan, Nepal.
Jharana Thapa was born as Kamala Raj Bhandari on 28 March 1975 in Nepal. She comes from a family involved in the Nepali film industry. She is the mother of actress Suhana Thapa, who has appeared in films such as A Mero Hajur 3 and A Mero Hajur 4. ThapaâÂÂs family background and long-standing career in cinema have contributed to her daughterâÂÂs early exposure to the film industry and her development as an emerging actress in contemporary Nepali cinema.
Thapa made her Kollywood debut in Daijo (1996) opposite actor Bhuwan K.C.. She received critical acclaim for her breakout role in the 1998 film Dharam Sankat, which established her as a prominent actress in Nepali cinema.
After a successful acting career spanning over 20 years, Thapa transitioned to film direction. She made her directorial debut with A Mero Hajur 2, which was released in September 2017 under her production banner.