Jharana Bajracharya

Jharana Bajracharya
Born
Jharana Bajracharya Rashid

Kathmandu, Nepal
Education
  • Siddhartha Vanasthali Institute
  • Sociology (Degree)
OccupationsActress, model
Years active1997–2013
Known forMiss Nepal (1997)
Spouse
Rahul Agrawal
​
(m. 2015)​
Children1
Parents
  • Lalana Bajracharya (mother)
  • Rashid (father)

Jharana Bajracharya (Nepalese: झरना बज्राचार्य) is a Nepalese actress and beauty pageant titleholder. She was crowned Miss Nepal 1997.[1]

Early life

Jharana Bajracharya Rashid was born in Kathmandu, Nepal to a Hindu mother Lalana Bajracharya, who holds a degree in psychology, and a Muslim father Rashid.[2] Jharana completed her schooling from Siddhartha Vanasthali Institute. She is also a painter and potter and she holds a degree in sociology.[3]

Career

Jharana started her journey in the Nepali entertainment field after being crowned Miss Nepal in 1997 at the age of 16 and represented Nepal in Miss World contest held at Baie Lazare, Seychelles on November 22, 1997. Jharana made her debut in Hatiyar playing the second fiddle to the leading lady Karishma Manandhar, co-starring opposite Rajesh Hamal.[4]

After starring in Pareni Maya Jalaima which won the best story award at the Nepali Film Awards, Jharana promptly made her way into Mumbai to find her place in Bollywood. She appeared in Hindi film Love in Nepal[5] and many other advertisements. After she could not make a niche in Bollywood, she returned to Nepal. She has appeared in many music videos as well. Her last Nepali film was Kohi Mero which was released in mid 2010. Jharana appeared at the Fem Botanica KTV film awards in October 2008 where she performed with Alok Nembang on several songs.

Brand ambassador

Jharana appeared as the Nepalese brand ambassador for Lux soap in 2003.[6]

Personal life

Jharana married Rahul Agarwal, a Nepali film producer of Malaysian Hindu background, in March 2015.[7][8] She settled in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, post-marriage.[9] The couple had a son, Ishaan, in April 2016.[10]

Music video appearances

  • 2006: "Priye Timi" by Bijay Adhikari.
  • 2006: "Tapowan" by Jagdish.
  • 2007: "Dubna Deu" by Anil Singh.
  • 2007: "Tum Sang Remix" (Hindi Song).
  • 2007: "Binti Cha Hai" by Prakash Gurung (Gurung Song).
  • 2004: "Dubna Deu Malai" by Anil Singh.
  • 2010: "Laija Re" by Hemanta Rana
  • 2012: "Manda Manda" by Manu Limbu
  • 2013: "Panchhi" by The Outsiders
  • 2013: "Bachunjelilai" by Ram Krishna Dhakal and Lata Mangeskar
  • 2013: "Aaja Pani Timrai" by Yateesh M. Acharya and Maya Roka Pradhan

Filmography

YearTitleLanguageRole
1997HatiyarNepali
1998Bhuttukai Bhaye NiNepaliJharana
2001Siudo Ko SindoorNepaliDwiti
2002AnjuliNepali
2002Bhai TikaNepali
2003Maya Garchu MaNepali
2003Chahanchu Ma TimilaiNepali
2004Love in NepalHindiTanya
2004Parenni Maya JalaimaNepali
2004SanjeevaniNepaliSanjeevani
2005Pheri Arko SainoNepali
2010Kohi MeroNepaliDivya

References

  1. ↑ "Jharana Bajracharya Biography". nepaliactress.com. 14 January 2013. Archived from the original on 29 March 2017. Retrieved 29 March 2017.
  2. ↑ "Jharana Bajracharya". www.thefilmnepal.com. Retrieved 11 March 2025.
  3. ↑ "Jharana Bajracharya started Meditation class". Nepali Movies, Nepali Films. Archived from the original on 12 December 2013. Retrieved 7 December 2013.
  4. ↑ "Jharana Bajracharya". Archived from the original on 28 March 2017. Retrieved 29 March 2017.
  5. ↑ Mrs_Chowdhury (5 March 2004). "Love in Nepal (2004)". IMDb. Archived from the original on 19 April 2017. Retrieved 30 June 2018.
  6. ↑ "Miss Nepal makes another bid on Bollywood". indiaglitz.com. Archived from the original on 2 October 2009. Retrieved 21 August 2009.
  7. ↑ "Jharna Bajracharya". Archived from the original on 25 April 2010. Retrieved 30 April 2007.
  8. ↑ "Jharana Bajracharya Wedding (Photo Feature)". Archived from the original on 2 April 2015. Retrieved 27 March 2015.
  9. ↑ "Jharana Bajracharya Announces Pregnancy Through Instagram!". Lexlimbu. 17 January 2016. Retrieved 11 March 2025.
  10. ↑ "Jharana Bajracharya welcomes her new baby". THE CINEMA TIMES. 10 April 2016. Retrieved 11 March 2025.
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