These days Nepali actresses had been busier in stage shows in foreign countries than working in movies. At the time when movies have failed in gaining viewers, film makers haven’t been able to afford established actresses. The actresses have found stage shows more profitable than movies.

An online magazine Filmykhabar, has compiled the rates of Nepali actresses for the stage shows in foreign countries. The well known actresses like Rekha Thapa charges Rs. 150,000 to Rs. 200,000 per show. Actor Rajesh Hamal also charges similar amount. Actress Karishma Manandhar and Jharana Thapa charge Rs. 100,000 to Rs. 150,000 per show.

Other actresses like Sushma Karki, Sumina Ghimire and Nandita KC charge Rs. 70,000 to 80,000 per show.

Jharana Thapa has recently returned after the completion of her 3-months long Europe tour. Nandita KC is currently in Hong Kong. Neeta Dhungana, Sushma Karki and Anu Shah are planning to go in foreign programs. Karishma Manandhar had gone to Qatar and Hong Kong. Poojana Pradhan had also visited Hong Kong recently. Actress Rejina Upreti is seen in UK quite often. Comedy artists of popular tele-serials are also very liked by the Nepali living in foreign soil.