| Jharana Bajracharya | |
| Birth Name: | Jharana Bajracharya |
| Nationality: | Nepalese |
| Occupation: | Actress, model |
| Years Active: | 1997–2013 |
| Known For: | Miss Nepal 1997 |
| Birth Place: | Kathmandu, Nepal |
| Spouse: | Warren Carrer(ex) Rahul Agrawal |
Jharna Bajracharya (Nepalese: झरना बज्राचार्य) is a Nepalese actress and beauty pageant titleholder. She was crowned Miss Nepal 1997.[1]
Jharana Bajracharya completed her schooling from Siddhartha Vanasthali Institute. She is also a painter and potter and she holds a degree in sociology. Her mother is Mrs. Lalana Bajracharya who holds a degree in psychology. Jharana's father's surname is Rashid and is a Nepalese Muslim. Her real name is Jharana Bajracharya Rashid.[2] She started her journey in the Nepali entertainment field after being crowned Miss Nepal in 1997 at the age of 16 and represented Nepal in Miss World contest held at Baie Lazare, Seychelles on November 22, 1997. Jharana Bajracharya, made her debut in Hatiyar playing the second fiddle to the leading lady Karishma Manandhar co-starring opposite Rajesh Hamal.[3]
After starring in Pareni Maya Jalaima which won the best story award at the Nepali Film Awards, Jharana promptly made her way into Mumbai to find her place in Bollywood. She appeared in Hindi film Love in Nepal[4] and many other advertisements. After she could not make a niche in Bollywood, she returned to Nepal.She has appeared in many music videos as well. Her last Nepali film was Kohi Mero which was released in mid 2010. Jharana Bajracharya appeared at the Fem Botanica KTV film awards in October 2008 where she performed with Alok Nembang on several songs.
Jharana Bajracharya appeared as the Nepalese brand ambassador for Lux soap in 2003,.[5]
| Year | Title | Language | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Hatiyar | ||
| 1998 | Bhuttukai Bhaye Ni | Nepali | Jharana |
| 2001 | Siudo Ko Sindoor | Nepali | Dwiti |
| 2002 | Anjuli | Nepali | |
| 2002 | Bhai Tika | Nepali | |
| 2003 | Maya Garchu Ma | Nepali | |
| 2003 | Chahanchu Ma Timilai | Nepali | |
| 2004 | Love in Nepal | Tanya | |
| 2004 | Parenni Maya Jalaima | Nepali | |
| 2004 | Sanjeevani | Nepali | Sanjeevani |
| 2005 | Pheri Arko Saino | Nepali | |
| 2010 | Kohi Mero | Nepali | Divya |
Bajracharya married Rahul Agrawal in March 2015.[6] [7]