Veteran Nepali Actor Sunil Thapa Dies at 68
Kathmandu, Nepal — Veteran Nepali actor Sunil Thapa has died at the age of 68 while undergoing medical treatment on Friday morning, according to sources close to the family.
Thapa was rushed to Norvic International Hospital in Kathmandu’s Thapathali area after experiencing health complications earlier in the day. Hospital officials have not yet issued a formal statement, citing the absence of family members at the time. An official announcement is expected once relatives arrive, sources said.
Widely regarded as one of Nepal’s most respected senior actors, Thapa made significant contributions to Nepali cinema over several decades, earning acclaim for his versatile performances across film and theatre.
Following news of his death, fellow artists and public figures have begun paying tribute on social media, remembering him as a pioneering figure who helped shape modern Nepali film.
Further details regarding funeral arrangements are expected to be announced by the family.
