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Actress Swastima Khadka, who became the first choice actress in Nepali cinema, has completed a decade in the Nepali film industry. On Tuesday morning, while writing a status on Facebook, Swastima shared that her long career in the industry feels like just 10 days.
“It feels just like 10 days ago. The first time I saw myself on the silver screen, there was a bit of shyness, a bit of excitement, and a bit of pride,” Swastima wrote at the beginning of her post.
Khadka made her big-screen debut 10 years ago with Hostel Returns. Since then, Swastima has acted in 19 films, some of which feature her in guest roles.
Swastima, who has mastered the art of portraying different characters in each film, has recently become the top choice for many directors and producers. Her career has been memorable over the past decade. In addition to films, Swastima has kept herself busy with various product endorsements.
Even as the wife of director Nishchal Basnet, Swastima has managed to carve out her own distinct and elevated identity.
In today’s post, Swastima also mentioned that the things she has learned over the past decade will continue to guide her in the coming decades.
“In these 10 years, the things I have learned, the people I have met, and the moments I have experienced will guide me through the coming decades. I came into cinema with little knowledge and no formal education. Work and the guidance of seniors taught me the alphabet of cinema. Now, I am learning the ABCs of filmmaking. This knowledge will help me mature in the coming decades,” she wrote.
Currently, Swastima is busy promoting her upcoming film Haribahadur Ko Jutta, which is set to release on 13th of Ashoj. She will soon be busy shooting for Lali Bazar.
Here’s the Facebook post she wrote:
It feels just like 10 days ago. The first time I saw myself on the silver screen, there was a bit of shyness, a bit of excitement, and a bit of pride. Time’s ticking clock has raced, and I’ve now become a 10-year-old teenager. I am now watching the young Swastima, who is 10 years old.
I usually don’t look back at life. Sometimes, doing so can disturb a person. The feeling of “Wow, I’ve done so much” can lead to arrogance. The feeling of “I haven’t done anything” can push one onto the path of renunciation. I don’t want to be either arrogant or detached. That’s why for so many years, I’ve walked forward without looking back at the footprints. But, after climbing the 10-year milestone of the screen life, I suddenly wanted to stop and look back. When I looked back, I felt joy.
The things I’ve learned, the people I’ve met, and the moments I’ve experienced in these 10 years will guide me through the coming decades. I came into cinema with little knowledge and without formal education. Work and the guidance of seniors taught me the alphabet of cinema. Now, I am learning the ABCs of filmmaking. This knowledge will help me grow and mature over the decades to come. Reflecting on this journey excites me.
Thank you for accepting me! Thank you for saying ‘No’ to me! Thank you for doubting me. Thank you for picking me up and making me walk when I fell!
And, thank you for becoming a part of my dream!
May I always be drenched in love this way!
