Veteran Nepali Actor Sunil Thapa Passes Away at 68; Tributes Pour In From Bollywood and Nepali Film Industry

Summary

Veteran Nepali actor Sunil Thapa passed away at 68 due to a heart attack, leaving a lasting legacy in over 300 Nepali and Hindi films and evoking tributes from Bollywood and Nepali film personalities.

Key Points
  • Sunil Thapa, a veteran Nepali actor known for playing villain roles, passed away at age 68 due to a heart attack at Norvic Hospital in Thapathali.
  • He acted in over 300 Nepali and Hindi films and was famously known as 'Rate Kaila' through his role in the film 'Chino'.
  • Notable personalities such as Priyanka Chopra, Rajesh Hamal, Bhuwan KC, Manoj Bajpayee, and Tulsi Ghimire paid tribute to him expressing their grief and highlighting his influence.
  • Sunil Thapa had a significant impact on Nepali cinema history and was also recognized for his behavior and contributions off-screen, including journalism and football interests.
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