| Melina Manandhar | |
| Birth Date: | 23 January 1975 |
| Birth Place: | Kathmandu, Nepal |
| Occupation: | Actress, producer |
| Nationality: | Nepalese |
| Awards: | National Film Awards |
| Years Active: | 1993 - present |
| Spouse: | Mukesh Dhakal |
Melina Manandhar (Nepali: मेलिना मानन्धर; born January 23, 1975, as Sunita Manandhar) is a Nepalese actress, model and producer. She has acted in films, telefilms, television serials and music videos in Nepali and Newar languages.[1]
Since making her debut in Priyasi (1993) she has acted in over sixty Nepali and Nepal Bhasa language films and television dramas.[2] She appeared in a supporting role in period drama Prem Pinda (1995) considered a classic in Nepali cinema.[3] She also produced a Nepali film Jwalamukhi and a television show Karuna which aired on Nepal Television.[4] [5] [6]
She won the National Film Award in a special category as Best Actress for Indigenous Movie for her performance in Nepal Bhasa film Balamaiju in 2010.[7]
In 2014 she was appointed as a member of the Censor Board of Nepal by Ministry of Information and Communication.[8]
She was born to Maan Krishna Manandhar and Lalita Manandhar and spent most of her childhood in Kathmandu. She married actor Mukesh Dhakal in 2008 and they have a daughter Melishka Dhakal.[9] She resides in the United States with her husband and daughter.[10]
| Year | Title | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Priyasi | |
| 1993 | Arpan | |
| 1993 | Milan | |
| 1994 | Sarangi | |
| 1994 | Aparadh | |
| 1995 | Jaali Rumal | |
| 1995 | ||
| 1995 | Simana | |
| 1996 | Daijo | |
| 1996 | Pratigya | |
| 1996 | Sangam | |
| 1996 | Chori Buhari | |
| 1997 | Bandhan | |
| 1997 | Bishalu | |
| 1997 | Dautari | |
| 1997 | Ke Bho Launa Ni | |
| 1997 | Chhoro | |
| 1998 | Pirati Afai Hundo Raicha | |
| 1998 | Rani Khola | |
| 1998 | Bhariya | |
| 1998 | Army | |
| 1998 | Mero Hajur | |
| 1998 | Bhai | |
| 1998 | Mato Bolcha | |
| 1998 | Chhahaari | |
| 1999 | Ghumto | |
| 1999 | Bhagwan | |
| 2001 | Badal Pari | |
| 2002 | Mamaghar | |
| 2005 | Parkhirakha Hai | |
| 2006 | Feri Arko Saino | |
| 2008 | Sano Sansar | |
| 2009 | God Lives in the Himalayas | |
| 2009 | Jwalamukhi | |
| 2010 | Kaslai Diu Yo Jovan | |
| 2010 | Balamaiju | |
| 2010 | Patachara | |
| 2016 | Krisha Goutami | |
| 2017 | Romeo | |
| 2017 | Lalteen | |