Sushil Chhetri
Nepalese actor
Sushil Chhetri (Nepali: सुशील क्षेत्री) is a Nepalese actor who has worked in the Nepali film industry for more than a decade. He debuted in Kollywood with the film Aago which received much hype and sensation. Because the story was based on the Maoist crisis it was banned before release. He is best known for his movies Aago (2000) and Gaajal (2001). Chhetri acted in dozens of Nepali movies and 11 Bhojpuri movies. After a sort of disappearance from the Nepali film industry, he came back with his movie Bich Bato (2015). Before entering Kollywood as an actor he started his career as background dancer. After success in his debut movie he rose to super-stardom with string of box office hits and critically acclaimed movies including Bhai (1999), Gaajal (2001), Khandan (2002), Muskaan (2002), Uphar (2003), Ke bho lau na ni (2003), Khayal khaylaiye ma (2004), Muglaan (2004), and Tribeni (2004).
01Education
Chhetri completed his primary education from Tika High School, Kathmandu. He further completed I Com from Tahachal Campus and studied B Com till second year from Patan Campus.
02Filmography and awards
Chhetri has been honoured with many prestigious awards from national and international organizations. He was one of the nominees for the categories of leading Actor in Dabur Anmol Motion Picture Award (2004) for the Nepali movie Triveni. He was also honoured with the title "Best Actor" in Kolkata for his first movie Aago in Kalakar Awards. He received the award from Bollywood actress Rani Mukherjee.
03Filmography
| Years | Films | Co-actors |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Aago | Bipana Thapa, Niruta Singh |
| 1999 | Bhai | Melina Manandhar |
| 1999 | Prayash | Saroj Khanal |
| 1999 | Prem | Saroj Khanal |
| 1999 | Dhuk Dhuki | Rupa Rana |
| 2001 | Gajal | Ramesh Upreti, Bipana Thapa |
| 2001 | Khandan | Rajesh Hamal, Niruta Singh |
| 2001 | Mero Hajur | Shiva Shrestha |
| 2002 | Doman | Bipana Thapa, Dilip Rayamajhi |
| 2002 | Ananth | Bipana Thapa, |
| 2002 | Muskan | Dilip Rayamajhi, Bipana Thapa |
| 2002 | Shadayantra | Bipana Thapa |
| 2002 | Dhan Sampati | Dilip Rayamajhi, Jharna Bajracharya |
| 2002 | Sahid Gate | Bipana Thapa |
| 2002 | Anjuli | Jharna Bajracharya |
| 2003 | Khyal-Khyalaima | Dilip Rayamajhi, Bipana Thapa |
| 2003 | Ke bho lau na ni | Melina Manandhar |
| 2003 | Upahar | Niruta Singh |
| 2003 | Samarpan | - |
| 2004 | Ladai | Rajesh Hamal, Niruta Singh |
| 2004 | Triveni | Melina, Jharna Bajracharya |
| 2004 | Lekhant | Rekha Thapa |
| 2005 | Ukali Orali | Rajesh Hamal, Bipana Thapa |
| 2005 | Majhi Ma-Ma | - |
| 2005 | Sanjivani | Jharna Bajracharya |
| 2006 | Kahi Milan Kahi Bichod | Jal Shah |
| 2006 | Muglan | Dilip Rayamajhi, Jharna Thapa, Bipana Thapa |
| 2006 | Indreni | Dilip Rayamajhi, Bipana Thapa |
| 2007 | Binti Patra | - |
| 2007 | Sandesh | Biraj Bhatta, Rekha Thapa |
| 2008 | Ahankhar | - |
| 2008 | Jana Yudha | Akhash Adhikari |
| 2009 | Bish | Rajesh Hamal, Nikhil Uprety |
| 2009 | Karma ko fal | Nandita K.C. |
| 2009 | Ghamanda | - |
| 2010 | Hasi Deu Ek Phera | Madan Krishna Shrestha, Hari Bansha Acharya |
| 2010 | Tasbir | - |
| 2010 | Bhai mara | - |
| 2010 | Bhagya Bidhata | Rajesh Hamal, Nikhil Upreti |
| 2011 | Jwala mukhi | Melina Manandhar |
| 2011 | Paapi Raat | Sumina Ghimire |
| 2011 | Gunda Raj | - |
| 2012 | Didi Bhai | Rajesh Hamal |
| 2012 | Bijay Path | Nikhil Upreti |
| 2012 | Bazzi | Dilip Rayamajhi |
| 2012 | Daud | - |
| 2013 | Gangajal | Biraj Bhatta, Rekha Thapa |
| 2013 | Kawaj | Rajesh Hamal |
| 2013 | Ta ta Sarai Shaprish ni Badri | - |
| 2014 | Man paraye Maya Laye | Shree Krishna Shrestha, Jharna Thapa |
| 2014 | Samaya | Rajesh Hamal |
| 2014 | Josh | - |
| 2014 | Sapath | - |
| 2014 | Mero Maya Timi Lai | Anup Bikram Shahi |
| 2014 | Parichaya | Nikhil Upreti |
| 2014 | Kallywood | - |
| 2015 | Aago-2 | - |
| 2015 | Bich Bato | - |
| 2015 | Matri Bhumi | - |
| 2015 | Mancheko Maya | - |
| 2015 | Commission | - |
| 2016 | Badshah | - |
| 2016 | Dhanwan | - |
| 2016 | Surakshya Guard | - |
| 2016 | Smokey City | - |
| 2000 | The Ring (Start Best Seller) Star Plus Channel, India | Director: Pamod Pradhan [International] |
| 2008 | Didi tor Dewar dewana (Bojhpuri, Indian) | Director: Guddu Jafrey [International] |
| 2010 | Mardh Rikshawala (Bojhpuri, Indian) | Director: Manoj Narayan
[International] |
| 2013 | Sherni (Bojhpuri, Indian) | Director: Manoj Narayan [International] |
| 2015 | Chandika (Bojhpuri Indian) | Director: Manoj Narayan [International] |
| 2026 | Black City | Lead Cast |
04Awards and nominations
| Year | Organisation | Award | Work | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Dabur Anmol Motion Picture | Triveni | Nominated | ||
| 2001 | Kalakar Awards | Best Actor Award | Aago | Won |
Sources and credits
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