B.S. Rana
Died: 2019-02-01
Known For: Acting
Biography
Bedendra Shamsher Jung Bahadur Rana, widely known as B.S. Rana, was a legendary veteran actor in the Nepali film industry renowned for his commanding screen presence, distinct voice, and versatile acting style. Born into the prominent Rana family of Kathmandu, he received an elite education at St. Joseph's School in Darjeeling and later spent nearly thirty years in the United Kingdom, where he immersed himself in English literature and performed in Shakespearean theater. Upon returning to Nepal, he balanced his artistic passion by teaching English literature at local colleges before making his formal Nepali cinema debut in the 1984 film Anyaya. Over a career spanning several decades, he acted in over fifty feature films, including iconic titles like Chino, Koseli, Basanti, and Seto Bagh. Despite his aristocratic lineage and successful acting career, Rana faced severe financial hardships and health complications in his later years, eventually passing away from heart complications at the age of 79 on February 1, 2019, leaving behind a lasting legacy as one of Kollywood's most disciplined and elegant character actors.
Filmography
2019
- Love Station as Special Appearance
2017
2015
- Seto Bagh
- Sambodhan
- Singha Durbar as Pushkar Basnet
2013
- Kasle Choryo Mero Mann as Jay Singh
- Hostel as Dean
2012
2011
2010
2009
- Mero Euta Saathi Chha as Campus Chief
- Kusume Rumal 2
2000
- Basanti as King Rajendra Bikram Shah
1997
1993
1991
- Chino as Rajani's Father