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Veteran actor Sunil Thapa passes away at 72



KATHMANDU: Veteran Nepali actor Sunil Thapa has passed away after suffering a sudden health complication. He was rushed to Norvic International Hospital in Thapathali, where he breathed his last this morning.

According to Mohan Niraula, President of the Actors’ Association of Nepal, Thapa died due to a heart attack.

Thapa was widely known for his powerful portrayals of antagonist roles in Nepali cinema and earned lasting popularity under the screen name ‘Rate Kaila’.

A prominent figure in the Nepali film industry for decades, Thapa had also worked in Indian films, leaving a notable mark across both industries.

He had been residing in an apartment in Shankhamul, Kathmandu.

Tributes have begun pouring in from artists, filmmakers and well-wishers, remembering Thapa as a versatile performer and a respected figure in Nepali cinema.

Publish Date : 07 February 2026 09:03 AM

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