Sunil Thapa was a towering personality in Nepali cinema, having worked in more than 300 films over several decades. Veteran Nepali actor Sunil Thapa, who also starred in several Bollywood films, passed away in Kathmandu on Saturday morning at the age of 68. Mohan Niraula, President of Film Artists Association of Nepal, told IANS that veteran actor Thapa passed away due to a cardiac problem, as told by the hospital. Before entering films, Thapa began his career as a model in Mumbai in the mid-1970s and was also actively involved in sports, playing professional football for clubs in Bombay. Nepal's Prime Minister Sushila Karki expressed condolences over his passing, saying she was deeply saddened by the 'untimely demise' of the popular Nepali film actor.

Source: dna February 07, 2026 13:14 UTC