Having starred in more than a dozen of Newari movies, Ashishma Nakarmi had entered the Nepali film industry with her first movie ‘Antaraal’ in 2013. Ever since, her acting career has been progressing and brining movies into her kitty.

Ashishma has played various roles in as many as 12 movies so far and is currently pursuing her master’s degree in Rural Development. On the work front, she is gearing up for her next movie ‘Mela’ which is slated to release in November.

In conversation with My City’s Sonam Lama, Ashishma revealed five things that many may not know about her.

A trained Sitar player
Inspired by her grandfather and father, who have been dedicated to the music field for a long time now, she learnt to play sitar at an early age of 13. Ever since, Ashishma has received classes, formal training and earned Junior Diploma in sitar.

Has a good sense of humor
Ashishma is well known for her talkative nature and a good sense of humor. She enjoys having lengthy conversations with people. She is a total entertainer even in real life and makes her friends laugh till their bellies ache. Ashishma feels glad about the fact that she has a good sense of humor.

A movie lover
When at home, she often spends time watching Oscar nominated movies based on drama, romanticism and history. Moreover, while watching a good set of films she makes sure to learn and gain an insight on acting and film making. 

Fond of classical music 
Not only a trained sitar player, there is indeed a classical singer hidden behind the veil of an actor. Launching her first album ‘Nanu’ when she was a kid, Ashishma loves tuning to classical music and sings as a chorus to her father’s composition and recordings. 

A fun lover
Ashishma takes pleasure in hanging around with friends, shopping and clubbing when she has some time off from work. “I make sure to have utmost fun and live to the fullest anywhere I go and in everything I do,” said Ashishma.