A Brave Woman’s Story of Love and Dedication Unfolds on ‘Acting Star’

Kathmandu. A touching and inspiring performance based on the real-life story of Srijana Subedi and her late husband Vivek Pangeni was recently presented on the popular reality show ‘Acting Star’. After Vivek was diagnosed with brain cancer, Srijana’s unwavering love, sacrifice, and dedication were powerfully portrayed by contestant Nabina Ranabhat. She was supported in her performance by Dipesh Khatri and Anup Bhandari.

From Vivek’s treatment to his final farewell, Srijana’s emotional journey moved thousands of viewers. Nabina brought those emotions to life so vividly that the entire studio was left in silence. Especially during the final scene — where she portrayed Srijana bidding farewell to her husband — many on set were reportedly in tears. Filming even had to be paused for a while due to the emotional impact.

Prior to the performance, Nabina had the opportunity to meet Srijana Subedi in person. During the meeting, Srijana recounted the entire sequence of events and gave her permission to publicly share her painful yet inspiring story. The show’s team then developed the performance based on her account.

By bringing such true-life stories to the stage, ‘Acting Star’ appears to be ushering in a new era of realism and emotional depth in Nepali television.

13 Finalists Enter the Finale Round
According to the show’s organizer, Mahak Media Network, over a thousand contestants auditioned from across Nepal’s Himalayan, hilly, and Terai regions, as well as from Sikkim, Darjeeling, West Bengal, and Mumbai in India. Following the selection process, 13 top contestants have now entered the final round.

The show airs every Wednesday and Thursday at 9 PM on AP1 HD Television and OSR Reality.

How to Vote
To vote from Nepal, download the ‘OSR Connect’ app, click on ‘Acting Star’, and vote for your favorite contestant. To vote from abroad, the ‘Cinemaghar’ app can be used.

Winner to Receive NPR 2 Million and a Film Opportunity
The winner will receive NPR 2 million in cash along with an opportunity to act in a movie. The first runner-up will receive NPR 1 million, and the second runner-up will be awarded NPR 500,000.

“Who will be the first Acting Star?”
The final decision now rests in the hands of the viewers, says Mahak Media Network.