Shanti Maskey
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Shanti Maskey (1928-2011) was a renowned Nepali actress who made significant contributions to the country's film industry. She appeared in over 50 films and was one of the pioneering actors in Nepali cinema. Shanti Maskey received the Gorkha Dakshin Bahu, the second-highest honor awarded by the Kingdom of Nepal, in recognition of her outstanding contributions to the arts.
Some of her notable films include "Jiwan Rekha," "Sindur," "Ke Ghar Ke Dera," "Kanchhi," "Pachyaura," "Manko Bandh," "Santan," and "Kasturi," among others. Before venturing into films, she was actively involved in the struggle for democracy in Nepal in 1951. Prior to her film career, she had a background as a singer and stage actor.
Shanti Maskey initially moved to Kathmandu and later to Calcutta (now Kolkata) in search of opportunities in the performing arts. In Calcutta, she acted in stage plays but returned to Nepal when the 1951 revolution for democracy began. During the revolution, she sang revolutionary songs on Radio Democracy in Biratnagar. After the success of the revolution, she returned to Kathmandu. In 1953-54, she met playwright Bal Krishna Sama and acted in his play "Andhaweg" at a theater in Singha Durbar.
Her debut film was "Hijo Aaja Bholi" in 1967, and she gained recognition for her roles in "Jiwan Rekha" and "Sindur." Shanti Maskey went on to act in more than 50 Nepali films over the following decades. Besides her acting career, she was also known as a singer of modern songs.
Shanti Maskey played a significant role in the Nepali entertainment industry. She was the founding coordinator of the Nepal Cine Artists Association and held advisory positions at the Nepal Film Development Board. Additionally, she served as a member of the Leadership and Membership Selection Committee of Nepal Pragya Pratisthan. Her contributions to both cinema and society have left a lasting legacy.
As Actress
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