Ashok Sharma (actor)
Ashok Sharma | |
|---|---|
अशोक शर्मा | |
| Born | |
| Nationality | Nepalese |
| Occupations | |
| Years active | 1989–present |
| Notable work | Truck Driver, Allare, Yo Maya Ko Sagar |
| Spouse | Kiran Sharma[1] |
| Children | Ankit Sharma[1] |
Ashok Sharma is a Nepalese actor and film director known for his work in Nepali cinema. He has acted in more than 30 stage plays, more than three-dozen television serials and more than a hundred films, including as lead actor in Pariwar and Naata. As of 2018, he had made 11 films, eight of which he directed.[2]
Life and career
Sharma moved to Kathmandu in 2039 BS (AD 1982–83) and started his career on stage. With the establishment of television broadcasting in Nepal, he made his television debut in Krishna Malla's serial Chakravyuha, and gained wide recognition for his portrayal of a politician's henchman. He then appeared in serials Tadhako Basti and Raat, among others. He also acted in the feature films, Masaal and 25 Basanta.
Sharma made the 1994 film Truck Driver on credit from friends, including the cast and crew, who worked for promise of pay after the film made profit. The film went on to make substantial profit with which he cleared his debt and funded future projects. He directed films including Sita, Garib and Nirmaya with modest results. His next film, Allare, was highly successful at home; it was also the first Nepali film to be released internationally, among the Nepalese diaspora in Europe and North America.[2] It was followed by films including Yo Maya Ko Sagar, Mitini and Andaaj. He then took a 12-year hiatus from making films.[3]
Sharma returned to directing with Jai Bhole in 2018,[4] then he also directed 2019 film Rato Tika Nidharma.[1]
References
- ^ a b c Shrestha, Samiksha (8 August 2022). "'Rato Tika Nidhar Ma' star knew at an early age he wanted to become an actor". Republica. Archived from the original on 11 August 2022. Retrieved 11 August 2022.
- ^ a b थापा, रश्मी (29 September 2018). "ट्रक ड्राइभरदेखि जय भोलेसम्म" [From Truck Driver to Jai Bhole]. News of Nepal (in Nepali). Archived from the original on 6 April 2019. Retrieved 12 September 2020.
- ^ अधिकारी, अन्वेषण (7 July 2018). "अशोक शर्माको संघर्ष : रोटीदेखि जय भोलेसम्म" [Ashok Sharma's Struggle: From Roti to Jai Bhole]. Naya Patrika (in Nepali). Archived from the original on 9 July 2018. Retrieved 12 September 2020.
- ^ अधिकारी, अशेष (3 May 2019). "'ट्रक ड्राइभर'बाट रातारात 'हिट' भएका अशोक शर्मा" [Ashok Sharma became an overnight 'hit' with 'Truck Driver']. Setopati (in Nepali). Archived from the original on 11 August 2022. Retrieved 12 September 2020.
External links
- Ashok Sharma at IMDb