Swastima Khadka

Acting

Swastima Khadka

Born 1995-07-04 · Kathmandu, Nepal

Swastima Khadka (born July 4, 1995) is a celebrated actress and model who has become a defining face of modern Nepali cinema, often referred to by fans as the "Rashtriya Bhauju" (National Sister-in-law). After gaining early attention as a top-five finalist in Miss Teen Nepal 2012, she made a successful film debut in the 2015 teen romance Hostel Returns, which earned her a National Film Award nomination. She quickly rose to mainstream superstardom with commercial hits like Chhakka Panja 2 and Nai Nabhannu La 5, but it was her critically acclaimed performance as a tempo driver in the 2019 film Bulbul that cemented her status as a powerhouse performer, winning her the Best Actress trophy at the SAARC Film Festival.In her personal life, Swastima is married to the prominent Nepali film director and actor Nischal Basnet. The couple wed on February 17, 2016, following a high-profile engagement that captured the public's imagination, and they have since collaborated on several projects, including the film Ghamad Shere. Throughout her career, she has balanced massive box-office success in projects. Beyond the big screen, she is a prolific music video model.

Acting credits

Bulbul poster
8.0

A young mother waiting for her husband to be back for years falls in love with a guy while she looks after her paralyzed father-in-law.

Bulbul

2019

Dui Rupaiyan poster
6.0

One day, while conducting such smuggling, they lose the transaction slip - a Rs. 2 note. The film "Dui Rupaiyan" entails their quest to find that Rs. 2 and save their necks, all the while saving themselves from local thugs, police, and their boss too.

Dui Rupaiyan

2017

Behuli from Meghauli poster
10.0

Mina, nearing her late twenties and facing mounting family and societal pressure to marry, waits for her long-distance boyfriend, Niraj, only to be heartlessly ditched by him.

Behuli from Meghauli

2024

Lalibazar poster
10.0

An enigmatic woman navigates the Lalibazar, clutching a child she intends to offer as a tribute to the powerful Kaji. This dark social thriller explores a world of high-stakes exploitation where innocence is the only currency strong enough to buy the favor of the elite.

Lalibazar

2026

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

Hari Bahadur Ko Jutta poster
NR

Hari Bahadur is on heartfelt journey with humors sparked by a missing pair of shoes that symbolize deeper class divisions and societal struggles.

Hari Bahadur Ko Jutta

2025

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

Dimag Kharab poster
4.0

When bureaucratic barriers obstruct Indra Sharma's desire to work overseas, his dreams of a stable family life take a turbulent turn.

Dimag Kharab

2023

Pashupati Prasad 2: Bhasme Don poster
9.0

After the tragic death of Pashupati Prasad, Bhasme sets out in search of his own identity. He must complete his journey while also protecting his empire.

Pashupati Prasad 2: Bhasme Don

2023

Love Love Love poster
8.0

Man hopes to get a girlfriend which he loves but he ends up in friend zone.

Love Love Love

2017

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

Prem Geet 2 poster
7.0

Prem Geet 2, tells the story of Prem and Geet, its two protagonists, and their journey from Burma to Martha, a rural village in Mugu, Nepal.

Prem Geet 2

2017

Ghamad Shere poster
7.0

A social comedy about a stubborn returnee migrant worker who, after his newly purchased farmland is ruined by a flood, gets entangled in absurd legal battles— even deciding to sue the river itself.

Ghamad Shere

2019

Chiso Maanche poster
6.3

A driver takes the wife and father of a dead man back to their hometown to burry the body.

Chiso Maanche

2022

Chhakka Panja 4 poster
NR

Nirvaya Singh is currently the head of one of Nepal's most influential political parties, while his son Dik Vijay is deeply involved in criminal operations. When a political election is going to take place, Nirvaya becomes paralyzed, and Dik Vijay assumes control as president.

Chhakka Panja 4

2023

Basanta poster
NR

A young aspiring writer from a remote village deals with prejudice, forbidden love and societal change.

Basanta

2025

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

Hostel Returns poster
6.3

A group of civil engineering students navigates the highs and lows of hostel life, where deep friendships and personal ambitions are tested when two best friends fall for the same girl, leading to a tale of romance, betrayal, and academic struggle.

Hostel Returns

2015

Chapali Height 3 poster
NR

A police investigator untangles a complex web of deceit, hidden agendas, and political motives to uncover the truth behind the murder of a prominent businessman.

Chapali Height 3

2022

Aincho Paincho poster
NR

Dilendra strategically places himself in his political journey to engage in the political arena with admirable principles and ethical standards. Despite being highly regarded by the local community for his beliefs, his party does not consider him a feasible candidate for the upcoming election.

Aincho Paincho

2023

Thirimali poster
7.3

A poor man who sells lottery tickets for a living goes to Nepal with his friend in search of a person. Later, his life takes a serious turn after a series of events.

Thirimali

2022

Behind the camera