Director

Priyanka Karki

Acting

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Directed movies: 0Directed series: 1All crew credits: 3

TMDB ID: 1644836

IMDb ID: nm6674426

Known for: Acting

Born: February 27, 1987

Age: 39

Place of birth: Kathmandu, Nepal

Gender: Female

Adult content flag: No

Career span: 2012 - 2026

Years active: 15

Wikidata: Q7246507

Also known as

Priyanka Karki Joshi

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Director (1)Executive Producer (1)Producer (1)

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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.