Shiva Shrestha | |
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शिव श्रेष्ठ | |
 Shrestha in 2017 | |
| Born | Shiva Sundar Shrestha (1956-03-14)14 March 1956 (age 69) |
| Other names | Thuldai (big brother) |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, producer |
| Years active | 1982–present |
| Notable work | Jeevan Rekha,Chino,Thuldai,Sworga,Kanchhi,Jetho Kanchho,Raju Raja Ram |
Shiva Sundar Shrestha (Nepali:शिवसुन्दर श्रेष्ठ), known professionally asShiva Shrestha, is aNepali actor best known for his work in action films. He is renowned as the "Action King" ofNepali cinema.[1] He has starred in many commercially successful films, includingJeevan Rekha (1982),Badalindo Akash (1984),Kanchi (1984),Bishwas (1986),Chino (1989),Manakamana (1991),Milan (1993),Dharma Sankat (1998), andThuldai (1999), etc.[2] During the 1980s, 1990s, and the early 2000s, he was called the "second pillar" of the film industry because of the hits he has given.[3]
Shrestha has also acted inPakistani films; he has acted in over a dozenUrdu films, seven of which were commercially very successful.[4] He made his come back to Nepali cinema in 2016 with the filmBagmati, where he appeared alongsideRajesh Hamal.[5] In 2018, he announced a film,Euta Esto Prem Kahani, which he would write, produce, and star his son Shakti, who would debut through this film. Shrestha was set to feature in a prominent role himself.[6]
Shiva Shrestha founded the Shiva Shrestha Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to uplifting Nepal through the promotion of culture, compassion and community service. The foundation focuses on key thematic areas including health, education, cultural preservation, peace promotion, environmental conservation, sports and agriculture.[citation needed]
Shrestha has appeared in many PakistaniUrdu films.[4] During his five-year period, his action and dancing skills were popular among Pakistani audiences. The list below represents some of the Pakistani films he appeared in.