Shree Krishna Shrestha (Nepali: श्रीकृष्ण श्रेष्ठ; April 19, 1967 – August 10, 2014) was a Nepalese actor and producer known for his work in Nepali cinema. He was widely renowned for his talents as an actor, dancer and during his acting career, he was one of the highest paid actors in Nepali cinema.
Shrestha made his acting debut with Bhumari, which became successful at the box office. Then he worked for commercially successful films like Maiti, Bar Pipal, Aafno Manche, Gorkhali, A Mero Hajur, Upakar, Sukha Dukha. In his later years, his movies include Hami Tin Bhai, Kaha Bhetiyela and Kohinoor.[3][4] His last posthumously released movie was Kohinoor and it broke several records at the box office and was the highest grossing Nepali movie at that time and it was the first Nepali movie to cross over 100 million Nepalese Rupees until the record was broken by Chhakka Panja[5][6][7]
Personal life
Shree Krishna Shrestha married Shweta Khadka in July 2014. They met during the shooting of Kaha Bhetiyela (2008) which was her debut film, which was produced by Shrestha. And since then the two had been in a relationship and they married on July 7, 2014.[2]
Illness and death
Shrestha and his wife Shweta Khadka travelled to India shortly after their marriage, where his health began to decline. He was diagnosed with pneumonia and bone cancer. He died at the age of 47 in Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi,[8][9] on 10 August 2014 at 5am local time.[10][11][12] Thousands of people participated in the funeral proceeding in Kathmandu. He was given a national honor by the Nepal Government. Many personalities of Nepal, including the prime minister of Nepal, expressed their deep condolences to him.[1]
