Laxmi Giri

Acting

Laxmi Giri

Born

1964-09-12 (62)

Place of birth

Kathmandu, Nepal

Known for

Acting

Credits

37 titles

Laxmi Giri is a legendary veteran Nepali actress whose career spans over four decades across theater, television, and cinema. She is revered for her versatility, having portrayed a wide range of iconic motherly and character roles in classic films such as Kusume Rumal 2, Prem Geet, and Jhola. Beyond her acting prowess, she is respected as a pioneering figure for women in the arts and has been honored with numerous lifetime achievement awards for her monumental contributions to the Nepali entertainment industry.

Known for

Film credits

2020s · 12 titles

Batulo Jun poster
NR

Set in 2040s B.S. Nepal, two people from different economic backgrounds love is challenged by social hierarchies, traditional values, and circumstances, exploring the sacrifices, longing, and unfulfilled desires that arise when love clashes with societal expectations.

Batulo Jun

2026

Maya Bhanekai Yesto Hola poster
NR

Plot to be announced.

Maya Bhanekai Yesto Hola

2026

A Mero Hajur 4 poster
4.0

It follows a vibrant couple as they meet and fall in love. Some unexpected things happen that make everything take a turn. Will everything be sorted out between them?

A Mero Hajur 4

2022

Ke Ghar Ke Dera poster
NR

The emotional and financial struggle of many families dreaming to own their house in the capital city, Kathmandu.

Ke Ghar Ke Dera

2022

Viral Gorkhey poster
NR

Delves into the complexities of fame, culture, and connection, weaving a compelling tale set against Nepal's breathtaking landscapes.

Viral Gorkhey

2026

Bhagdaud poster
NR

The relentless rat race of life, exploring the struggles and ambitions of individuals navigating the complexities of their modern existence.

Bhagdaud

2026

Mayabi poster
NR

Joy, a cheerful and kind person, falls in love with Arya, a doctor influenced by traditional values. As their bond grows, they face many challenges that put their love to the test.

Mayabi

2025

Dorii poster
NR

Dorii tells the gripping story of a troubled young man abandoned by his father and burdened with debt. In his desperate search for wealth, greed takes over, leading him into the risky world of rope smuggling. His choices soon drag him into danger, with consequences that could change his life forever.

Dorii

2025

Feri Resham Filili poster
NR

When Resham wins the US DV lottery, village tensions rise. Stranded before reaching America, he reunites with unreliable friend Hariya. Both chase dreams amid lies, jealousy and survival challenges.

Feri Resham Filili

2025

Bulaki poster
NR

This is a story that spans a century and portrays the life of a woman from Karnali, in a village where caste discrimination is prevalent. She suffers from infertility and faces brutal treatment from her family and society. The story shows her pain and anguish as she endures various hardships. It is an emotional drama that will make the audience rethink their views on society and learn from such issues.

Bulaki

2023

Harry Ki Pyari poster
NR

Harry and his beloved Jenny share the same ambition, but their relentless pursuit of it leads them down an unimaginable path.

Harry Ki Pyari

2023

Mohar poster
NR

The story revolves around a schoolgirl who faces the hardships of poverty, discrimination, and the painful realities of early marriage. Her family, burdened by financial stress, sees little choice but to marry her off while she's still a child.

Mohar

2025

2010s · 9 titles

Jaalo poster
NR

A wealthy businessman, Bhupendra Shamsher JBR, receives a threatening phone call that pulls him into a complex web of conspiracy as the police try to help him escape the trap and catch the criminal.

Jaalo

2018

Jhola: 'Sati' an inhumane tradition poster
8.8

After her husband's death, a girl is forced to die due to the Sati practice in Nepal.

Jhola: 'Sati' an inhumane tradition

2013

Prem Geet poster
10.0

Prem and Geet meet each other on the way to Kagbeni. Geet escaped from home because of her grandmother's continuous insistence to marry. Prem was on the way due to his personal deeds, but he was too pressurized to marry. Both fakes their marriage to get rid of continuous insistence, but ultimately fall in love then after. But their fake marriage creates problems and ultimately they are separated from each other. Both try to convince their parents, but fails. What will happen next? Will Prem and Geet be together? Or choose the path no one wants?

Prem Geet

2016

Kri poster
NR

The film revolves around a life of army recruit. When a man starts to fall in love after while his love gets kidnapped he starts to take revenge on the man.

Kri

2018

Soongava: Dance of the Orchids poster
5.1

Diya, young woman who wishes to become a dancer enters into an arranged marriage. As she spirals closer to her wedding day she realizes that she has no feelings for her betrothed but is in love with her best friend, Kiran.

Soongava: Dance of the Orchids

2013

Teen Ghumti poster
10.0

Indira, a girl from the ethnic group of Newars, falls in love with Pritambar, who is a Brahmin. She marries him, defying her parents.

Teen Ghumti

2016

Rato Tika Nidharma poster
NR

The story follows the struggles and effects of foreign labor and education migration on local entrepreneurs and families back in Nepal.

Rato Tika Nidharma

2019

Chhakka Panja 3 poster
3.0

The headmaster's daughter returns to her rural village to reform a corrupt, mismanaged government school, facing fierce resistance from local politicians and her own in-laws in the process.

Chhakka Panja 3

2018

Chhakka Panja 2 poster
6.8

Although they are virtual strangers, a man and a woman consider entering into a fake marriage to achieve their individual aspirations.

Chhakka Panja 2

2017

1990s · 12 titles

Pheri Bhetaula poster
NR

Pheri Bhetaula follows a simple love story set to popular songs by Ranjit Gazmer, though detailed plot logs are largely undocumented, and the film is primarily remembered today as the silver-screen acting debut of renowned actress Manisha Koirala.

Pheri Bhetaula

1990

Dharma Sankat poster
NR

A multi-starring classic Nepali drama featuring iconic actor Shiva Shrestha with Rajesh Hamal that navigates the complex moral dilemmas and challenges faced by its characters.

Dharma Sankat

1998

Seemana poster
NR

An honest police officer, Karan, battles corruption, injustice, and a powerful criminal underworld to protect the rights of his village community.

Seemana

1996

Chandani poster
NR

Chandani's life is marked by love, family conflict, and various challenges. The film portrays how she is caught in a struggle over wealth and honor, decide her future.

Chandani

1999

Paradeshi poster
NR

Driven by economic hardship, a determined young man leaves his village for foreign employment, enduring the painful emotional toll of separation and the harsh realities of life as a migrant worker.

Paradeshi

1999

Kasam poster
NR

The 1992 Nepali film Kasam is a romantic drama starring Rajesh Hamal and Kristi Mainali that follows a compelling story of love, societal challenges, and personal vows.

Kasam

1992

Kanyadaan poster
NR

A city doctor travels to a rural village and falls in love with a local widow, challenging traditional societal norms.

Kanyadaan

1990

Prithvi poster
7.0

The classic Nepali movie, starring Rajesh Hamal.

Prithvi

1994

Nayak poster
NR

The classic Nepali movie, Nayak, starring Rajesh Hamal, and Karishma Manadhar.

Nayak

1999

Pratiksha poster
NR

A classic Nepali drama starring Rajesh Hamal and Karishma Manandhar that explores themes of love, social expectations, and personal integrity.

Pratiksha

1995

Prem Pinda poster
NR

Set against the backdrop of a cruel Rana’s regime, a headstrong village-girl-turned-palace-maid risks everything for a forbidden love, ultimately choosing a tragic death alongside her lover over a life of captive torment.

Prem Pinda

1993

Avtaar poster
NR

Avtaar is a Nepali action-drama film centered on themes of revenge, justice, and sacrifice.

Avtaar

1997