Keshav Bhattarai

Acting

Keshav Bhattarai

Keshab Bhattarai (1968 – December 15, 2019) was a prominent Nepalese actor, film producer, and arts administrator who made a lasting impact on Nepali cinema over a career spanning more than three decades. He made his acting debut in Tulsi Ghimire's feature film Koseli and went on to perform in roughly 50 movies, taking on memorable character roles in popular films such as Pukar, Dakshina, Balidaan, Afno Manche, and Sukha Dukha. Beyond his work in front of the camera, he established himself as a successful film producer with commercial hits like Krodh, Karodpati, Kismat, and Karmayoddha. His leadership and dedication to the industry culminated in his appointment as the Executive Chairman of the Film Development Board of Nepal, where he worked to modernize national cinema and promote film workers' welfare. Bhattarai passed away suddenly at the age of 51 due to cardiac arrest in Kathmandu and was honored with state rites at Pashupati Aryaghat for his lifelong contributions to Nepalese arts and culture.

Acting credits

Hami Teen Bhai poster
8.0

A heartwarming family drama about the unbreakable bond between three brothers.

Hami Teen Bhai

2004

Aishwarya poster
8.0

Sameer and Raghav are two rival businessman based in Kathmandu who can go any length to one up each other. But when Deepika, an aspiring fashion model, enters the picture, Sameer and Raghav's rivalry takes a bitter turn and their professional hatred becomes a personal vendetta.

Aishwarya

2017

Highway poster
5.8

Five different relationship stories become connected during an ill-fated bus journey from eastern Nepal to the capital, Kathmandu.

Highway

2012

3 Lovers poster
6.0

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

3 Lovers

2012

Kosheli poster
NR

An emotional drama about love, sacrifice, and family bonds caught amid strict social rules and changing times.

Kosheli

1990

Himmat poster
NR

Two guys help their friend fight against a greedy master's murderous greed and conspiracies over a hidden diamond and family betrayal.

Himmat

2010

November Rain poster
7.0

Unusual rain in November brings change into the life of Aayush and Sheetal.

November Rain

2014

Rahar poster
NR

The film portrays the many ups and downs of life through a heartfelt story of love and family relationships. It follows the characters as they struggle to fulfill their dreams and responsibilities, highlighting the emotional challenges they face along the way.

Rahar

1996

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

I am Sorry poster
8.0

Gaurav and Shruti love each other unconditionally, but both share some secret about their past.

I am Sorry

2012

Mero Euta Saathi Chha poster
6.7

Jay, who is the heir to the property, is raised by his grandparents after the death of his parents. Being the rich guy he abuses his wealth. One day he skips class and while riding on his bike, he gets challenged from another bike rider in black helmet. He gets ahead of him and blocks his way. He acknowledges that the black helmet person was chased by Nepal Police for crime of robbery.

Mero Euta Saathi Chha

2009

Dakshina poster
NR

A story about the life of a teacher who always preaches his students to be a good person in life.

Dakshina

1994

Masaan poster
NR

Based on a play by Gopal Prasad Rimal, It portrays social conflicts and women's demand for social justice during the Rana regime.

Masaan

2011

Parva poster
3.0

A character continuously carries out attacks for his self satisfaction, after an incident occurred at a festival.

Parva

2017

Mero Love Story poster
10.0

Two strangers Aavas and Nisha met in the bus trip from Kathmandu to Pokhara. Both of them share their opinion regarding life and characters. As they arrived their destination, both of them apart from each other promising not to meet next time. But both meet at Nisha’s home where Aavas is helping his best friend Vinay to plan a wedding to be with Nisha. Then both of them get separated again. But after few years both met each other and face the situation where both realizes their love.

Mero Love Story

2011

Pardeshi poster
8.0

A poignant drama that captures the emotional struggles, sacrifices, and socio-economic realities of Nepali families coping with foreign employment and the realities of working abroad.

Pardeshi

2015

Dui Thopa Aansu poster
6.3

A series of unfortunate events compels an unmarried woman to raise a child, not her own.

Dui Thopa Aansu

1993

Behind the camera