US EditionSunil Thapa Dies at 68 in Kathmandu: Ratey Kaila Fame and 'Mary Kom' Coach Role Defined His Cross-Border Career
Sunil Thapa had a 40-year career with over 300 films across Nepali, Indian, and regional cinema, dying from a suspected cardiac attack during treatment.
- On Friday , veteran Nepali actor Sunil Thapa died at age 68 while receiving treatment at Norvic Hospital, Thapathali, in Kathmandu, Nepal.
- Sunil Thapa built a decades-long career marked by iconic characters, appearing in more than 300 films over 40 years and gaining fame for his Rate Kaila role in Chino.
- Thapa's early work included modeling in Mumbai and photojournalism covering the 1974 Bhutan Coronation, before he gained recognition through films like Mary Kom.
- Public memorials and online tributes surfaced immediately as political leaders and colleagues posted condolences, including a message from Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang.
- Thapa's multilingual filmography underscores a broad legacy, with recent roles in The Family Man Season 3 and Mirai, reflecting his ongoing relevance.
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'Mary Kom', 'The Family Man' Actor Sunil Thapa Passes Away at 68
Get latest articles and stories on Entertainment at LatestLY. Actor Sunil Thapa, who is known for his role in film 'Mary Kom' and series 'Family Man' has passed away at the age of 68 years in Kathmandu on Saturday. Entertainment News | 'Mary Kom', 'The Family Man' Actor Sunil Thapa Passes Away at 68.
Sunil Thapa, Priyanka Chopra's co-star from Mary Kom, dies at 68 due to cardiac arrest
Nepali actor Sunil Thapa passed away on Friday morning while undergoing treatment at Norvic Hospital in Thapathali, Kathmandu, after his condition suddenly worsened. Rajendra Bahadur Singh, the chairperson of the hospital where the incident occurred, told the press that Thapa was brought to the facility in an unconscious state. An ECG was performed at 7:44 am, confirming that he had passed away, reportedly due to cardiac arrest. “He was unconsci…
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