Rishma Gurung
Rishma Gurung | |
|---|---|
 29 Aug 2021 | |
| Born | 6 June 1994 |
| Occupations | Actress, model |
| Years active | 2013–present |
Rishma Gurung (Nepali: रिस्मा गुरुङ) is a Nepalese actress and model who debuted in the film Kabaddi in 2013. She acted in the Kabaddi sequel movie Kabaddi Kabaddi in 2015.[1]
Early life and education
Rishma Gurung was born on 6 June 1994 in Pokhara, Nepal.[2] Raised in the lakeside city, she discovered a passion for performing arts during her childhood and spent her early years learning traditional dance, later teaching dance choreography to youth in her village.[3]
Gurung completed her early education in Pokhara before focusing on her higher academic pursuits. She graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Business Studies (BBS) from Tribhuvan University, making her the first woman in her family to achieve a university-level education.She subsequently moved to Kathmandu to continue her education, enrolling in a Master of Business Administration (MBA) program while simultaneously managing her emerging career in the entertainment industry.[4] Prior to her mainstream silver-screen debut in the critically acclaimed film Kabaddi (2014), she built her initial acting foundations by appearing in local Gurung-language cultural films.[3]
Filmography
| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karma | Gurung Film | ||
| Sairbe Mhi | |||
| 2014 | Kabbadi | Maiya | Debut film |
| 2015 | Kabaddi Kabaddi | Maiya | |
| 2016 | Jhumkee | Dewaki | |
| 2019 | Kabaddi Kabaddi Kabaddi | Maiya | Cameo |
| 2025 | Reemai |
Awards
| SN | Award Title | Film Name | Year | Result / Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Best Debut Actress (NEFTA Film Awards) | Kabaddi | 2015 | Nominated [5] |
| 2 | Best Actress (International Nepali Film Award - INFA) | Rimai | 2026 | Nominated [6] |
References
- ↑ "5 things about Rishma Gurung". My Republica. Retrieved 2017-12-27.
- ↑ "Rishma Gurung Biography". Artist Nepal. Retrieved August 1, 2026.
- 1 2 "Rishma Gurung Profile". Nepali Movies Web. August 8, 2016. Retrieved August 1, 2026.
- ↑ "5 things about Rishma Gurung - Update". My Republica. September 4, 2016. Retrieved August 1, 2026.
- ↑ "Rishma Gurung Profile & Awards". Lens Nepal. Retrieved August 1, 2026.
- ↑ "Top 5 Nominees for Best Actress - INFA 2026". Instagram. International Nepali Film Award. July 11, 2026. Retrieved August 1, 2026.