Priyanka Karki

Acting

Priyanka Karki

Born 1987-02-27 · Kathmandu, Nepal

Priyanka Karki ( born February 27, 1987) is one of the most successful and versatile figures in modern Nepali entertainment, known for her prolific work as an actress, model, dancer, and director. She first gained public attention by winning Miss Teen Nepal 2005. She later moved to the United States to pursue higher education, graduating summa cum laude with a bachelor's degree in Film and Digital Media Production from the University of North Alabama. After returning to Nepal, she made her acting debut in the 2012 film 3 Lovers and quickly became a box-office powerhouse through major hits such as Jholay, Nai Nabhannu La 2, and the record-breaking Chhakka Panja franchise. In her personal life, Priyanka is married to fellow Nepali actor Ayushman Desraj Shrestha Joshi. The couple, often referred to by the media as "Ayanka," tied the knot on February 29, 2020, after several years of dating. They welcomed their first child, a daughter named Ayanka Karki Joshi, in September 2021. She remains a leading influencer and a dominant force in the industry, continuing to balance high-profile film roles with her entrepreneurial ventures and philanthropic work through the Ayanka Foundation.

Acting credits

Lily Bily poster
NR

Aabvash and Shrutee meet in Scotland. Despite their different backgrounds, they discover they are soulmates and, through their growing bond, learn to embrace and love themselves.

Lily Bily

2018

Shatru Gatey poster
NR

When a young couple attempts to tie the knot, their love is tested by a manipulative neighbor and political friction, leading to a hilarious yet chaotic series of events.

Shatru Gatey

2018

Fulbari poster
8.0

In a small village of Ilam, Jaya Narayan Sharma and Laxmi Sharma are living their retired life. Meanwhile, their children who are living in the city are more focused on their own life and career. Living own life arise a problem in the family members which creates distancing when they are in need of each other.

Fulbari

2023

Sadanga poster
NR

Despite their close bond, Kalu and Vicky are turned against each other; only to discover they've both been manipulated by the one person they truly trusted.

Sadanga

2015

Mission Paisa 2: Reloaded poster
NR

A desperate chase involving money, deception, and survival.

Mission Paisa 2: Reloaded

2015

3 Lovers poster
6.0

A love story about three who share completely different perception on love.

3 Lovers

2012

Classic poster
NR

Two visually impaired musicians navigate a tumultuous romance, where their bond is tested by professional success and personal insecurities.

Classic

2016

Radhe poster
8.0

A young man leaves his village after being rejected by his lover's father due to his poor financial status, eventually joins the army, and undergoes a transformative journey.

Radhe

2017

Katha Kathmandu poster
NR

Katha Kathmandu weaves together three distinct, interconnected stories exploring the raw realities of love, lust, and life among different individuals living in Kathmandu.

Katha Kathmandu

2018

Shree 5 Ambare poster
6.0

Ambar and Kali meet and fell in love in their childhood on street. Ambar is left along in the street when Kali is taken away by a guy. She became a prostitute and lived a comfortable life while Ambar nourished his desire to become a king in the society.

Shree 5 Ambare

2014

Hello Jindagi poster
8.3

Hello Jindagi explores the struggles of ordinary people as they search for happiness, meaning and stability in their lives. Through love, loss, and the power of relationships, the film portrays a journey of resilience and hope.

Hello Jindagi

2022

I am Jit Bahadur poster
NR

Jit Bahadur’s journey from a struggling dreamer to a celebrated actor reveals the harsh price of fame, as his relentless ambition gradually distances him from the very family that once supported him.

I am Jit Bahadur

2026

Kichkandi poster
NR

An American athlete visits Nepal for human rights work, but the secret he's been hiding from comes back to haunt him.

Kichkandi

2023

Chhakka Panja poster
6.2

Raja is rich but illiterate and enjoys life, and tells his friends to not get married or hold any job. However, he secretly has affairs with married women. Then one day Raja gets married to Champa, and the story enters a serious mode.

Chhakka Panja

2016

Daal Bhat Tarkari poster
NR

No synopsis available yet.

Daal Bhat Tarkari

2019

Nai Nabhannu La 4 poster
NR

A heartbroken man on the run finds unexpected love with an innocent girl, but their romance is ultimately torn apart by the tragic weight of his past.

Nai Nabhannu La 4

2016

Nai Nabhannu La 3 poster
NR

A heartfelt and emotional romantic drama that revolves around a young, precocious child who acts as a cupid, cleverly manipulating and bridging the gap between estranged adults in order to mend broken relationships and orchestrate the ultimate union of his loved ones.

Nai Nabhannu La 3

2015

Hajar Juni Samma poster
NR

A man and his journey of searching for the lost love. His journey will take you from the city of lakes that is Pokhara to the traveler's paradise Sikkim. Fighting the obstacles , will he finally end his search or his search will end his spirit. Only time will tell...

Hajar Juni Samma

2019

Lalteen poster
3.0

Lalteen is a movie that illustrates the criminal activities of gangs and their way of life in the city. Guns and violence are daily rituals of gang members and innocent people are victimized. Lalteen visualizes the hardship when involved with criminals and the result is mostly terrible.

Lalteen

2017

Nai Nabhannu La 5 poster
NR

A young man grieving his childhood sweetheart, only to find himself entangled in a romantic drama when her twin sister steps into his life, determined to win his heart.

Nai Nabhannu La 5

2018

Fanko poster
5.0

A driver named Bhakti Thapa is assigned a job to transport one crore rupees from Pokhara to Kathmandu. But people having this secret information are behind him to rob him.

Fanko

2016

Mummy poster
10.0

After the tragic loss of their beloved family dog, a daughter adopts a mysterious black cat, unwittingly inviting dark forces that threaten to tear her family apart.

Mummy

2025

Masterni poster
NR

A girl goes missing, leaving the nation in shock as every lead goes cold.

Masterni

2026

Pahaad poster
NR

The story about resilience of people living in the mountains of Nepal, navigating survival and hardship.

Pahaad

2026

Behind the camera