Queen Aishwarya of Nepal; Biography

This is an update of Queen Aishwarya Shah of Nepal. Originally she was Chandani Rana before marriage. King Birendra used to call her Chandani or the Queen.

She was known for having a lot of anger. Here is a report on an incident to show how she behaved at times and how King Birendra dealt with her:

Queen Aishwarya Shah was known as one of the most beautiful ladies of her time. She was celebrated as a woman of classical beauty, famous for her hairstyle and the fashion style.

Biography of Queen Aishwarya

Born on 7 November 1949 in Lazimpat Durbar, Lazimpat, Kathmandu and died at the age of 51 in the Royal Massacre at Narayanhiti Palace on 1 June 2001. She was the eldest daughter among the three daughters of General Kendra Shumsher Jang Bahadur Rana (1921–1982) and Shree Rajya Lakshmi Devi Shah (1926–2005).
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Nepali Movie – Aishwarya (Ramesh Upreti, Deepika Prasain)

Nepali Movie – Aishwarya
Starring – Ramesh Upreti, Dipika Prasain, Keki Adhikari, Dipika Prasai, Prashant Tamrakar, Arjun Shrestha etc.
Director – Diwakar Bhattarai

A presentation of Ramesh Upreti for Vaishno Devi Films banner, Aishwarya is his debut movie as a producer and a comeback movie as an actor. The movie directed by Diwakar Bhattarai introduced his future wife, Dipika Prasain in leading role. The film was successful and their affair was also successful. Dipika and Diwakar have already married this year.

The movie features Ramesh Upreti and Prashant Tamrakar in leading role. The love story and action film got a good critical review.

Watch the full film:
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2 Directors, 1 actress and 1 producer got married on May 7

Although 4 different people of the Nepali film industry got married today on May 7, 2019 it was only two marriages. Two directors married today. One director married the actress of one of his films, ‘Aishwarya’ and another director married the producer of her directorial debut film ‘Intu Mintu Londonma’.

It was not a surprise event because it was a well known fact that they were seeing each other for some time. The relationship between the choreographer Renasha Bantawa Rai and the producer Prajwal SJB Rai had been a decade old. They had been working together in movies for a long time. Renasha is a well known choreographer and she is doing second movie as a director too. The success of Intu Mintu Londonma has helped Nepali film industry find another hit director.

The relationship between Diwakar Bhattarai and his actress in ‘Aishwarya’, Deepika Prasain flourished during the shooting of the movie. They went to court and got married even before the film was complete. They got engaged in an official ceremony a while ago. Diwakar Bhattarai is one of the most successful directors of the film industry. After the success of ‘Jatra’, ‘Aishwarya’ and ‘Captain’ he is one of the most sought after directors of the Nepali film industry. Deepika is also considered an actress with potential.

As all the four are known to be successful person in their field, it seems, these two couple will rule the film industry in the coming days. The only other successful couple in the film industry that I can recall is Swastima Khadka and Nischal Basnet.

Congratulation to both couple and wish them a long and fun filled relationship.

Here is the video report. No video clips of the actual marriage are available yet. So, I have compiled the photos available so far to create the video report.

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Chakka Panja 3 actress, Deepika marries Captain director, Diwakar

The director of Nepali movie ‘Aishwarya’, Deewakar Bhattarai, has married the actress of the film, Deepika Prasain. The director had introduced the actress in the film industry in the movie and they had started dating while the film was being shot. Now, Deewakar and Deepika have confirmed the relationship and have told that they have performed an official engagement ceremony with the friends and families of both parties.

In an interview, Deepika has also told that they had also married in the court during the shooting of ‘Aishwarya’ and kept it a secret. Deepak and Deepika are also planning to perform a traditional marriage ceremony in the future. For now, they are in a Thailand tour – a honeymoon tour. It sure is a strange relationship – with unique 3-step marriage

At first they got married at the court and kept the relationship a secret.
Then they probably talked about the relationship with their parents and then performed an engagement and the third

Video report

Deepika debuted in ‘Aishwarya’ and her second film, ‘Chhakka Panja 3’ has also been successful. The director Diwakar Bhattarai is also known to be a well known director. He was the assistant director of ‘Dreams’, the debut film of Bhuwan KC as a director. He has also directed another Bhuwan KC film, featuring Anmol KC in lead role, ‘Captain’. The movie is yet to release and is expected to be a successful movie.

It seems both Deepika and Diwakar are going to rule the Nepali film industry in the future.

The following is the post by Deepika in Instagram:

I wish Deepika Prasain and Diwakar Bhattarai and very happy married life. Also, my wish is that Deepika and Diwakar to be successful in the Nepali film industry.

Shatru Gate wins best film, NFDC National Film Award 2018 winners are..

The sixth NFDC National Film Award 2074 was held in Kathmandu on April 27, 2018 at Hayat Hotel. The best film in the award ceremony was ‘Shatru Gate’. The film also won best editing, script, and sound effects. The best director award was awarded to Milan Chams for his film ‘Lily Bily’. Actress Benisha Hamal became the best actress and Anmol KC was awarded the best actor award.  ।

The award ceremony was held outside. But, when it started raining all of a sudden, everything became difficult to manage. One of the organizers, Nikita Poudel had told that the event was held outside because indoor halls were not available.

Because of the heavy rain, cultural program in the award ceremony were cancelled.

  • Best Film – Shatru Gate
  • Best Director – Milan Chams (Lily Bily)
  • Best Actor – Anmol KC (Kri)
  • Best Actress – Benisha Hamal (Blind Rocks)
  • Best Assistant Director – Prashanta Tamrakar (Aishwarya)
  • Best Supporting Actress – Keki Adhikari (Aishwarya)
  • Best New Actor – Ashirman Deshraj Joshi (Gangster Blues)
  • Best New Actress – Jassita Gurung (Lily Bily)
  • Best Comedy Actor – Kedar Ghimire (Chhakka Panja 2)
  • Best Script – Deepak Raj Giri and Pradeep Bhattarai (Shatru Gate)
  • Best story and dialogue – Deepak, Jitu Nepal, Kedar Ghimire, Abhmanyu Nirabi (Chhakka Panja 2)
  • Best Cinematography – Sudeep baral (Lily Bily)
  • Best Editing – Mitra D Gurung (Shatru Gate)
  • Best Musician – Rajan Raj Siwakoti – Kutu Ma Kutu (2 Rupayia)
  • Best Lyricist – Dr. Krishna Hari Baral (A Mero Hajur 2)
  • Best Singer – Anju Panta and Sugam Pokharel – Timi Royeko Pal (Aishwarya)
  • Best Choreographer – Kabi Raj Gahatraj (Shatru Gate)
  • Best Action director – Chandra Panta (Kri)
  • Best Sound Design – Amit Shrestha (Shatru Gate)
  • Best Background Music – Aish Karki (Lily Bily)
  • Jury Award – Ramesh Budhathoki for (Bhui Manchhe)
  • Best Commercial film – Chhakka Panja 2

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Friday Relase – Aishwarya of Ramesh Upreti and Deepika

This week, on the occassion of the popular festival of Terai, Chhat, new Nepali movie ‘Aishwarya’ is releasing in theatre (on October 27, 2017). Songs and the trailer of the movie was liked by the viewers. The movie featuring actor Ramesh Upreti with Deepika Prasain and Keki Adhikari in the leading role also features Prasanta Tamrakar, Arjun Shrestha, Nirmal Sharma and Tenju Yonjan in main roles.

The movie presented by a well known actor of the past, Ramesh Upreti is produced by Arjun Shrestha and Kiran Rana Upreti. The actor Nirmal Sharma ‘Gaida’ is also the executive producer of the movie. The movie directed by Deewakar Bhattarai features the cinematography of Sudip Baral, music by Arjun Pokharel and choregoraphty of Tenju Yonjan.
In the beginning only Deepika Prasain and Ramesh Upreti were told to be the leading artists of the movie. Later, the fact that Keki is also in the movie was revealed.

Watch the trailer of the movie.
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Ramesh Upreti movie, Aishwarya trailer review

The teaser and first look posters of the movie by well known actor Ramesh Upreti, ‘Aishwarya’ has received positive reviews. The movie features Ramesh Upreti, Deepika Prasain and Prashanta Tamrakar in leading roles.

The actor and producer Ramesh Upreti had told that he has used some new experiments in the movie. In addition to the three leading actors, the movie also features Keki Adhikari, Nirmal Sharma and Arjun Sharma. The script is written by the director Diwakar Bhattarai.

In a month of release, one of the songs of the movie has received more than 2 million views. Watch the song ‘Timi Royeko Pal …’ (credit Budha Subba Music):
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Does Aishwarya actress looks like Bollywood actress Sonam Kapoor?

The actress debuting in Ramesh Upreti’s comeback movie ‘Aishwarya’, Deepika Prasai, says that she looks like well known Bollywood actress, Sonam Kapoor. In a program held a few days ago,a song of the movie was released. The song titled ‘Timi Royeko Pal’ features Deepika with actor Ramesh Upreti. The song and the couple are liked in the video.

Talking to an online magazine, Deepika told, “People had been telling me that I look like Sonam Kapoor.”

Prasai recalls,”It was when I was in grade 8 a few guys teased me by calling ‘Sonam … Sonam’. I thought they were talking about somebody else. But, later I found out that I looked like Sonam Kapoor. I think this is a very good compliment. But, I see myself as Deepika Prasai and nobody else.”

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New Actress Deepika Prasain, debuting in Ramesh Upreti movie Aishwarya

Another new actress has debuted this year in Nepali movie industry. The new actress is Deepika Prasai, debuting in upcoming movie ‘Aishwarya’. The movie ‘Aishwarya’ is produced by the well known actor of Nepali movie industry, Ramesh Upreti.

The shooting of ‘Aishwarya’ is going on in various locations in Kathmandu. Originally a model, the actress is also being featured in a character of a model in the movie.
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Rare Photo – Late King Birendra, Honeymoon tour to Europe (1970)

Then Crown Prince Birendra Bir Bikram Shah and Crown Princess Aishwarya of Nepal wait in Frankfurt airport during their honeymoon tour of Europe in 1970.

Photo via – Babra Saheba

Birendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev, then Crown Prince of Nepal married Aishwarya in 1969 (Birendra and Aishwarya were second cousins). She became the crown princess of Nepal after marriage.

After King Mahendra died in 1972, Birendra became the new King and Aishwarya became the Queen of Nepal. They ruled the country until their death in 2001 in Royas Massacre. Aishwarya was told to be more active and dominant to the King.