Bhuwan Chand
Bhuwan Chand | |
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भुवन चन्द | |
Bhuwan Chand at an interview (2019) | |
| Born | Bhuwan Thapa 14 June 1949 Kuslechaur, Kathmandu, Nepal |
| Nationality | Nepalese |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, Producer |
| Years active | 1964–present |
| Spouse |
Michael Chand (m. 1976) |
| Parents |
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Bhuwan Chand (Nepali: भुवन चन्द; born June, 1949) is a Nepalese actress. She is known for Aama, the first Nepali feature film which was produced in 1964. Owing to her lead role in the first feature film produced in Nepal, which was produced by the Nepal government, she is known as the first actress of Nepal. Her other works include Hijo, Aaja, Bholi (1967), Manko Baandh (1973), Sindoor (1980), Jivan Rekha, Ke ghar ke dera (1987), Pachchis Basanta (1988) and Santideep (1989) among others.
Chand is one of the leading faces of Rastriya Nachghar, the iconic national theatre on Nepal. She is also set to receive "Extraordinary Services Award (Actress), 2019" from the Film Development Board, in its 19th anniversary celebration event.