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Shiva Shrestha Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated October 14, 2026 • 3 min read

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Date of birth20 June 1953

Age69 Years

BirthplaceBiratnagar, Nepal

ProfessionActor

NationalityNepalese

Marital statusMarried

SpouseSrijana Shrestha

FamilySon Shakti Shrestha; daughters Abhi Shrestha, Sona, Shibangi; additional son with second wife

Shiva Shrestha Biography

Shiva Sundar Shrestha is a veteran Nepalese actor known for action roles and a long career spanning Nepali and South Asian cinema. Debuting in 1982, he has

Early life and background

Shiva Sundar Shrestha was born on 20 June 1953 in Biratnagar, Nepal. He grew up in a Newar family and later became known publicly as an ardent follower of Sai Baba. Before choosing acting as a profession, he considered several different careers — at various times he aspired to become a pilot and later a police inspector. Sports also played an important part in his early life: he competed in national-level wrestling and took part in volleyball and football competitions, including representing a club in Kathmandu.

Career

Shrestha began his performing career on the stage, appearing in Nepali theatre productions such as Ramesh Budhathoki’s play Dui Las Ek Chihan. He transitioned to film with his Nepali screen debut in Jeevan Rekha in 1982 and quickly became associated with action-oriented parts. Over the course of his career he has played leading roles in many Nepali films, including Kanchhi (1984), Bishwa (1986), Chino (1989), Manakamana (1990), Milan (1993), Dharma Sankat (1998) and Thuldai (1999).

In addition to his work in Nepal, Shrestha worked in the Pakistani film industry (often referred to as Lollywood) for about five years. He made his Lollywood debut in Humse Hai Zamana (1985) and appeared in several Urdu-language films such as Lawa (1984), Bangkok Ke Chor (1986), Lady Commando (1989) and Tiger (1985). He has said he also worked in film industries in Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Japan.

Shrestha has been prolific on screen, with credits in more than 150 films. His physicality and action roles earned him nicknames like "Action King," and he has been described as a central figure in the Nepalese film industry. In later years he continued to take roles in high-profile projects; in 2022 he appeared in the Indo-Nepali film Prem Geet 3 as the father of the title character.

Beyond acting, Shrestha moved into production and direction for television: in 2016 he produced and directed a Nepali reality TV show titled Baliyo Ghar Surakshit Nepal. He has said that he was once offered a role in a Hollywood production but did not take it.

Honors and recognition

Over decades in film, Shrestha has received several awards recognizing his contribution to Nepali cinema. He was presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Box Office Film Award in 2012 and received Achievement and Contribution awards at the Global Nepali Film Awards and the Nepal Motion Picture Awards in 2016.

Public profile

Shrestha maintains a public image as a disciplined, religious person. He has stated that he does not smoke or keep alcohol at home and prefers a modest lifestyle. He enjoys watching movies, listening to music and reading in his spare time, and has described a preference for working on projects that emphasize quality over quantity. When asked about retirement, he has said he will continue acting as long as he is able.

Personal life

Shrestha is married and has children from two marriages. His first marriage produced several children, including a son, Shakti Shrestha, who is an actor, and daughters Abhi Shrestha, Sona and Shibangi. After a separation and divorce from his first wife, he later married Nepali actress Srijana Shrestha; he and Srijana also have a son. Shrestha follows Hinduism and has said his favorite food is Nepali dal.

Latest updates

In 2016 Shrestha expanded into television production and direction with Baliyo Ghar Surakshit Nepal. In 2022 he returned to the big screen in the Indo-Nepali feature Prem Geet 3, portraying the protagonist’s father. He has expressed ongoing interest in acting and social service work and continues to be active in public and film-related engagements.

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Recent Work

Prem Geet 3

Indo-Nepali film in which he played the role of the protagonist's father

2022
Baliyo Ghar Surakshit Nepal

Reality television show produced and directed by Shiva Shrestha

2016
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Career Highlights

  1. Debuted in Nepali cinema with Jeevan Rekha (1982)
  2. Appeared in more than 150 films across Nepal and South Asian industries
  3. Worked in Lollywood and other South Asian film industries during the 1980s
  4. Recipient of a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Box Office Film Award (2012) and awards at Nepali film ceremonies in 2016
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