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Keki Adhikari Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated October 5, 2026 • 4 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth17 December 1989

Age32 Years (as of 2021)

BirthplaceJorpati, Kathmandu, Nepal

ProfessionActress, Model, Theatrical performer

NationalityNepalese

Marital statusUnmarried

FamilyFather - Badri Adhikari; Mother - Laxmi Adhikari; Brother - Bimba Adhikari

Keki Adhikari Biography

Keki Adhikari is a Nepalese actress, model and theatre performer from Kathmandu. She launched her film career in 2010 and has since worked across cinema, t

Early life and background

Keki Adhikari was born on 17 December 1989 in Jorpati, Kathmandu, Nepal. Raised in a family connected to education—her father served as a school principal and her mother managed a hostel—she grew up in an environment that stressed academic achievement. She attended Bal Sirjanalaya School for her early schooling and completed senior secondary studies at Whitehouse College.

Adhikari pursued higher education through multiple institutions in Kathmandu. She earned a bachelor’s degree in business from Tribhuvan University and a Bachelor in Information Management (BIM) from Prime College. Later she completed an MBA in human resources management at KFA Business School & IT in 2016 while continuing to work in the entertainment industry.

Career

Keki Adhikari began her public career as a model, appearing in fashion shows, events and competitions. Early visibility came through music videos, print and television advertisements. A televised dance competition win helped her transition into Nepali cinema.

Her film debut came in 2010 with Swor, in which she starred opposite Raj Ballav Koirala. In the years that followed she appeared in a steady stream of films across genres. Notable titles from her filmography include I Am Sorry Shruti, Masan, Mayako Barima, Mahasus, Biteka Pal, Mero Best Friend, Mehsus, Fanko, Bagmati, Punarjanma, Bhaag Saani Bhaag, How Funny, Savitri, Ghampani, Lalteen, Aishwarya, Love Sasha, Rajja Rani, Gaunki Chhori, Nai Nabhannu La 5, Kohalpur Express and Chha Maya Chhapakkai.

Aside from screen acting, Adhikari has worked in theatre. She performed in the play Masan and made her theatrical debut with Chaarumati in 2014. Her involvement in production grew over time; she has spoken about moving into film production and direction and cited Kohalpur Express as a step toward that goal.

Awards and recognition

Adhikari’s performances have been recognized by Nepali industry awards. She has been honoured with D Cine Awards and a NEFTA Award, and received the Critics Society of Nepal’s recognition for her work in Love Sasha. She was also nominated for Best Actress at the NFDC Award and the LG Film Award for her role in Bhag Sani Bhag.

Public profile

Keki Adhikari is known for balancing education and a professional acting career. After completing her MBA she described managing full-time study while working as an actress. She also writes articles for publications such as Nagarik Daily and Setopati, often addressing issues related to women’s rights.

Her off-screen interests include reading, photography and learning new things. She has spoken about enjoying books that explore social realities and cites 11 Minutes among her favorites. A football fan who played tennis in college, she admires Lionel Messi and lists Aamir Khan and Tom Hanks among actors she follows.

Adhikari regularly appears on magazine covers and endorses brands through her social media accounts.

Latest updates

By 2019 she continued to maintain a busy film schedule and began taking on creative roles beyond acting. She has expressed a clear intention to grow into filmmaking, with production credits beginning to emerge alongside her acting work.

Personal life

Keki Adhikari is Nepalese and her hometown is Kathmandu. She is unmarried. Her parents are Badri Adhikari, a film producer, and Laxmi Adhikari, a homemaker. She has a younger brother named Bimba Adhikari.

Physical profile

Adhikari is listed at approximately 160 cm (5 ft 3 in) in height, with dark brown eyes and black hair. Her weight is recorded as approximately 60 kg (132 lbs).

Film and theatre highlights

Her debut film Swor (2010) launched a career that includes both commercial cinema and stage work. Theatre projects such as Masan and Chaarumati complement a filmography that spans romantic dramas, comedies and socially minded projects.

Interests and public voice

Beyond performing, Adhikari writes on social topics and has publicly discussed the qualities she values in others, emphasizing cultural and political awareness and patience. She continues to be active in promoting products and engaging with audiences through media and social platforms.

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Recent Work

Kohalpur Express

Feature film project mentioned as a step into production

2018
Chha Maya Chhapakkai

Feature film in which she appeared opposite Dipak Raj Giri

2019
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Career Highlights

  1. Film debut with Swor (2010)
  2. Theatre debut with Chaarumati (2014)
  3. Multiple D Cine Awards and a NEFTA Award
  4. Critics Society of Nepal honour for Love Sasha
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