Bhuwan Chand
Nepalese actress (born 1949) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Bhuwan Chand (Nepali: भुवन चन्द; born June, 1949[1]) is a Nepali actress. She is known for Aama, the first Nepali feature film which was produced in 1964.[2] Owing to her lead role in the first feature film produced in Nepal, which was produced by the Nepal government, she is known as the first actress of Nepal.[3][4] Her other works include Hijo, Aaja, Bholi (1967), Manko Baandh (1973), Sindoor (1980), Jivan Rekha, Ke ghar ke dera (1987), Pachchis Basanta (1988) and Santideep (1989) among others.[1]
Bhuwan Chand | |
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भुवन चन्द | |
Born | Bhuwan Thapa (1949-06-14) 14 June 1949 (age 74) Kuslechaur, Kathmandu, Nepal |
Nationality | Nepali |
Occupation(s) | Actress, Producer |
Years active | 1964–present |
Spouse |
Michael Chand (m. 1976) |
Parents |
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Chand is one of the leading faces of Rastriya Nachghar, the iconic national theatre on Nepal.[5] She is also set to receive "Extraordinary Services Award (Actress), 2019" from the Film Development Board, in its 19th anniversary celebration event.[6]