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Priyanka Karki

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Priyanka Karki

Known For

Acting

Gender

Female

Birthday

Feb 27, 1987 (39 years old)

Place of Birth

Kathmandu, Nepal

Biography

Priyanka Karki is one of the most successful and versatile figures in modern Nepali entertainment, known for her prolific work as an actress, model, dancer, and director. Born on February 27, 1987, in Kathmandu, she first gained public attention by winning Miss Teen Nepal 2005. She later moved to the United States to pursue higher education, graduating summa cum laude with a bachelor's degree in Film and Digital Media Production from the University of North Alabama. After returning to Nepal, she made her acting debut in the 2012 film 3 Lovers and quickly became a box-office powerhouse through major hits such as Jholay, Nai Nabhannu La 2, and the record-breaking Chhakka Panja franchise. In her personal life, Priyanka is married to fellow Nepali actor Ayushman Desraj Shrestha Joshi. The couple, often referred to by the media as "Ayanka," tied the knot on February 29, 2020, after several years of dating. They welcomed their first child, a daughter named Ayanka Karki Joshi, in September 2021. She remains a leading influencer and a dominant force in the industry, continuing to balance high-profile film roles with her entrepreneurial ventures and philanthropic work through the Ayanka Foundation.

Known For

Acting
2026ButtonRamaa
2026Pahad
2025MummySapana
2025Hari Bahadur Ko Jutta
2023Nai Nabhannu La 6Madam
2023Fulbari
2022Hello JindagiElina
2019Until a Thousand YearsMaya
2019Just Another Love StoryAmara
2018शात्रु गते
2018Chhakka Panja 3
2018Katha Kathmandu
2018Nai Nabhannu La 5
2017LalteenSani
2017RadhePriya
2017Chhakka Panja 2Uma
2017Fateko Jutta
2016FankoLilly
2016Purano DungaChandra
2016Chhakka PanjaChampa
2016How FunnyRamita
2015Woda Number 6Sushila
2015Kabaddi KabaddiLalita
2015sadangaSalina
2014Nai Nabhannu La 2Sisir's Mother
2014JholayRiya
2014Suntali
20123 Lovers
-Kichkandi
Production
2026ButtonExecutive Producer
Directing
2019Just Another Love StoryDirector