Jharana Bajracharya

Background

Her mother is Mistress Lalana Bajracharya who holds a degree in psychology.

Education

Jharana Bajracharya completed her schooling from Siddhartha Vanasthali Institute.

Career

She was crowned Mission Nepal in 1997, at the age of sixteen. She is also a painter and potter and she holds a degree in sociology. Her real name is Jharana Bajracharya Rashid.

Jharana Bajracharya, made her debut in Hatiyar playing a second fiddle to the leading lady Karishma Manandhar co-starring opposite Rajesh Hamal.

She appeared in Hindi film Love in Nepal and many other advertisements. After she could not make niche in Bollywood, she returned to Nepal.

She has appeared in many music videos as well. Her last Nepali film was Kohi Mero which was released in mid 2010.

Jharana Bajracharya appeared at the Fem Botanica KTV film awards on October 2008 where she performed with Alok Nembang on several songs.

Brand Ambassador Jharana Bajracharya appeared as the Nepali brand ambassador for Lux soap in 2003, however since then she has not appeared in any television advertisements so far. She also teamed up with Nepali hero Rajesh Hamal to be the brand ambassador for 2pm Noodles. She appeared in a television advertisement which showcased her in a Nepali outfit purchasing the item.

Jharana, is also one of the brand ambassador for Muna chiya (tea) in Nepal appearing in many billboards located around Kathmandu.

In September 2012, Bajracharya walked the ramp as a trendsetter along with other Nepali celebrities.

Achievements

• She started her journey in the Nepali entertainment field after being crowned Mission Nepal in 1997 at the age of 16 and represented Nepal in Mission World contest held at Baie Lazare, Seychelles on November 22, 1997. After starring in Pareni Maya Jalaima which won the best story award at the Nepali Film Aawrds, Jharana promptly made her way into Mumbai to find her place in Bollywood.