Swastima Khadka

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Swastima Khadka (Nepali: स्वस्तिमा खड्का; born 4 July 1995) is a Nepali actress who predominantly works in Nepali cinema. One of Nepal's highest-paid actresses, her accolades include two National Film Awards and four Kamana Film Awards. Noted by critics for her performances, Khadka is credited for singularly paralleling her male contemporaries by leading star vehicles in a male-dominated industry.
Khadka debuted as an actress in the teen film Hostel Returns (2015), for which she was nominated for the National Film Awards for Best Supporting Actress. The social drama Chhakka Panja 2 (2017), marked a turning point in her career. She gained further success with the drama film Bulbul (2019). The film was selected as the Nepalese entry for the Best International Feature Film at the 92nd Academy Awards, but it was not nominated. This was followed by several commercial successes including Hajar Juni Samma (2019), Chiso Manchhe (2022) and Pashupati Prasad 2: Bhasme Don (2023). She has also starred in the female-led films Behuli from Meghauli (2023) and Lalibazar (2026), which earned her critical and awards recognition.
In addition to her acting career, she is the celebrity endorser for several brands and products. Khadka is married to director Nischal Basnet. On Instagram, she is one of the most-followed Nepalese woman.