Jal Shah

Jal Shah’s first movie was a small role in the religious movie “Shreeswasthani” at age 13. Her first lead was in “Avatar” (not to be confused with the 2009 Fantasy Film) where Jal Shah played Priyanka, a sassy young woman, with renowned Rajesh Hamal as her opposite. The film was a huge box office success, with critics raving about Shah’s immense talent at a young age. It has been said that she’s won everybody (The Nepali public) over with her first performance.

Jal shah is the recipient of multiple awards for her phenomenal acting. Including the extremely prestigious Order of Gorkha Dakshina Bahu “…as an order of knighthood of Nepal. It was one of the highest honors given traditionally by the king” for her outstanding contribution to the industry. Jal Shah was also chosen by North Korean government officials to attend the 2006 Pengyoung Flim Festival.

After filming Krodh (2006) Jal Shah moved to the United States of America, where she married her husband. Jal Shah currently lives with her daughter and husband. Although she is no longer on the screen. Shah is still active in her line of work, through different aspects.

Jal Shah was born on December 13th, 1982 in Patan Hospital, Patan Kathmandu, to Prema Giri Rajya Laxmi Shah, a renowned author. Jal Shah is related to the royal family through her mother. Shah's father was not present in her childhood, she spent her time in both Birgunj and Kathmandu.