Surakshya Panta (Nepali language: सुरक्षा पन्त) is a Nepalese actress, model, creative director and producer who works in the Nepali film industry. Surakshya debuted as an actress in the movie Ajhai Pani (2015) in a supporting role. She rose to fame after her role in Dhanapati (2017). Since then, she has worked in critically acclaimed films like Gopi, Aama, and Ghar. She made her international debut in the Italian movie The Eight Mountains (2022) directed by Felix van Groeningen and Charlotte Vandermeersch.
Surakshya Panta won the NEFTA Film Award 2075 for Best Female Actor in a supporting role and the National Film Award 2076 for Best Female Actor in a leading role.
Surakshya Panta Details:
| Nepali | सुरक्षा पन्त |
| Date of Birth | February 20, 1992 |
| Birthplace | Butwal, Nepal |
| Current Residence | Kathmandu, Nepal |
| Nationality | Nepalese |
| Gender | Female |
| Age | 32 |
| Birthday | February 20 |
| Height | 1.6 m (5ft 3in) |
| Weight | 57 kilograms (approx) |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Eyes Color | Brown |
| Education | BE degree in civil engineering MSc degree in Integrated Water Resources Management |
| Sibling | 2 (Sister and Brother) |
| Spouse | Manav Subedi (married. March 2023) |
| Years active | 2015-present |
| Debut movie | Ajhai Pani (2015) |
Surakshya Panta Early Life and Education:
Surakshya Panta was born on February 20, 1989 in Butwal, Nepal. She completed her schooling in her home town and later she moved to Kathmandu to pursue a higher education. She completed her civil engineering degree from Kathmandu Engineering College in 2014. She holds a BE degree in civil engineering and an MSc degree in Integrated Water Resources Management. Before entering into the film industry, she worked as a civil engineer in various engineering firms.
Surakshya Panta Career:
Surakshya Panta began her career in the entertainment industry as a media personality and VJ for national television networks including Kantipur, Sagarmatha, and News 24. Her film career began in 2015 with her debut in the film Ajhai Pani, where she played the role of Shaili in the supporting role alongside Sudarshan Thapa and Pooja Sharma.
She later acted in Dipendra K Khanal’s Dhanapati (2017) where she appeared in the lead role portraying the role of Dhanapati’s wife. She appeared with lead actor Khagendra Lamichhane. Upon release, the film became a blockbuster film in Nepal. The film earned 10 Million Nepalese rupee (1 crore) in just two days. Her role in Dhanapati received highly positive feedback from the Nepalese audience and critics.
In 2018, she appeared in Bhaire (2018), the first collaboration between Dayahang Rai, Barsha Siwakoti and Sunil Thapa. In the film she appears as the love interest of Dayahang Rai.
After Bhaire, she collaborated with Naresh Kumar Kc in Romeo & Muna (2018), where she portrayed the role of a nurse named Pirya. In the film she appears in a supporting role alongside Shristi Shrestha and Vinay Shrestha. In late 2018, she played the lead role, Manisha, in Changa Chet. Her role in the film received mostly positive feedback. Writing for The Kathmandu Post, Abhimanyu Dixit stated:”… Surakshya Panta’s character, Manisha, has a more prominent role…”
In 2019, Panta appeared with Bipin Karki in Gopi (2019) where she appears as Gopi’s (Bipin Karki) romantic interest. The film received the National Film Award for “Best Film” in 2019.
In 2022, she appeared in the film Ke Ghar Ke Dera.
Panta is the first Nepali film actor to walk the red carpet of the Cannes Film Festival (2022). She made her international debut in the Italian film The Eight Mountains (2022) directed by Felix van Groeningen and Charlotte Vandermeersch. The movie grabbed “The Jury Award” at the Cannes Film Festival 2022.
Surakshya Panta shared her experience of walking the red carpet on social media, saying, “Walk to the red carpet was like a surreal moment. Getting the opportunity to witness one of the biggest ambiances of celebration for film and storytellers is something I will cherish throughout my life. It feels like a flicker.”
In 2023, she was played the role of Sandhya Regmi in Bahaab. Later in 2023, she acted in Bulaki.
Panta has also worked in the theater play “Klesha” in Nepal, which was selected for the 2022 National School of Drama, International Theater Festival in India. She is a national award winner for her Nepali feature film “Aama”. She was awarded the “Actor of the Year” award in the 2020 Block Buster Nepali Film Awards and the “Best Supporting Actor” award in the 2019 NEFTA Film Awards.
Surakshya Panta Personal Life:
Surakshya Panta married to her longtime boyfriend, Manav Subedi in March 2023. Subedi is also a Nepalese film director and music producer.
Surakshya Panta Filmography:
Surakshya Panta Movies:
Here’s the table organized in reverse chronological order by year:
| Year | Name | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Julebi | – | – |
| 2023 | Bulaki | – | – |
| 2023 | Bahaab | Sandhya Regmi | – |
| 2022 | Ke Ghar Ke Dera | – | – |
| 2022 | The Eight Mountains | Asmi | Italian film |
| 2019 | Aama | Aarti | – |
| 2019 | Ghar | Saru | – |
| 2019 | Poi Paryo Kale | – | – |
| 2019 | Gopi | Sujata | – |
| 2018 | Changa Chet | Manisha | – |
| 2018 | Romeo & Muna | Pirya | – |
| 2018 | Bhaire | – | – |
| 2017 | Dhanapati | Dhanapati’s wife | – |
| 2016 | Suskera | Rakshya | – |
| 2015 | Ajhai Pani | Shaili | Debut film |
Surakshya Panta Music Videos:
| Year | Song Title |
|---|---|
| 2023 | Saiyya |
| 2023 | Mahakali |
| 2023 | Bhanera ta hera |
| 2022 | Paisa Falne Bot |
| 2022 | Badalharu |
| 2022 | Pir |
| 2021 | Mutu Michi |
| 2021 | Ye Ni Barai |
| 2018 | Timro Rupale |
| 2018 | Namari Bachey |
Surakshya Panta Awards:
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | National Film Award | Best Actor in a Leading Role (Female) | Aama | Won |
| 2019 | NEFTA Film Award | Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Female) | Gopi | Won |
