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Anit Thapa: Architect of BGPM’s rise and key power centre in Darjeeling hills

Anit Thapa: Architect of BGPM’s rise and key power centre in Darjeeling hills

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Anit Thapa is a politician and the current Chief Executive of the Gorkhaland Territorial Administration, as well as the President of the Bharatiya Gorkha Prajatantrik Morcha. Anit Thapa’s rise reflects a shift in hill politics towards relatively stable administration after years of unrest linked to the Gorkhaland movement. (PTI) A key political figure in the Darjeeling Hills, he is known for his grassroots leadership and development-oriented governance. Under his leadership, the BGPM has emerged as the dominant political force in the region, securing control across the GTA, municipal bodies, and local governance institutions. His rise reflects a shift in hill politics towards relatively stable administration after years of unrest linked to the Gorkhaland movement. Born in Mungpo and educated in Kurseong and Darjeeling, Thapa began his political journey in 2007, initially associated with Gorkha Janmukti Morcha under Bimal Gurung. He was elected uncontested from Kurseong in the 2013 GTA elections. During the 2017 Gorkhaland agitation, he distanced himself from the earlier leadership’s approach and later, along with Binoy Tamang, played a key role in reshaping …

Omung Kumar remembers Sunil Thapa: He was destined to play Priyanka Chopra’s coach in Mary Kom

Omung Kumar remembers Sunil Thapa: He was destined to play Priyanka Chopra’s coach in Mary Kom

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Nepali actor Sunil Thapa, 68, who played Priyanka Chopra Jonas’ boxing coach in Mary Kom (2014), died on Saturday following a cardiac episode. Filmmaker Omung Kumar, who directed the film, remembered the late actor and their association. The making of Mary Kom “We were looking for someone with the right physique and a very expressive face,” Omung recalls, adding, “When I saw a video of Sunil Thapaji, the superstar from Nepal, I was immediately kicked about it. I also remembered him from Ek Duuje Ke Liye (1981).” Omung believes the casting felt almost destined. “Two years before Mary Kom, I had sketched the coach’s character in my storyboard. When I met Thapaji, I realised the sketch looked exactly like him,” he says. He also recalls how Thapa became a source of strength for Priyanka after her father Ashok Chopra died days before the shoot began in 2013: “By the end of the film, Sunil had become like a father figure to her.” Thapa appeared in over 300 Nepali films. He was widely known for his …

Veteran Nepali actor Sunil Thapa dies at 68, Manoj Bajpayee & Priyanka Chopra Jonas pay tributes

Veteran Nepali actor Sunil Thapa dies at 68, Manoj Bajpayee & Priyanka Chopra Jonas pay tributes

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New Delhi, Veteran Nepalese actor Sunil Thapa, who featured in the hit series “The Family Man” and “Mary Kom”, has passed away at the age of 68. Veteran Nepali actor Sunil Thapa dies at 68, Manoj Bajpayee & Priyanka Chopra Jonas pay tributes According to Nepalese newspaper The Kathmandu Post, Thapa was rushed to Norvic Hospital in Thapathali in capital Kathmandu after he was found unconscious at his apartment in Shankhamul. He died during treatment with doctors suspecting cardiac arrest as the cause. Actor Priyanka Chopra Jonas, who starred alongside Thapa in 2014’s biographical drama “Mary Kom”, posted a tribute for the actor on Instagram, saying Thapa was a mentor who supported her during a difficult period in her life. “You will always be my Coach Sir. You kept me together when I had just lost my dad. You loved me and helped me through many tough days without even realizing. Your warm hugs and your laugh will always be part of my memories. “Gone too young but never forgotten. Thank you for your kindness …

Priyanka Chopra mourns Mary Kom co-star Sunil Thapa, recalls how he helped her when she lost her dad: ‘Always my coach’

Priyanka Chopra mourns Mary Kom co-star Sunil Thapa, recalls how he helped her when she lost her dad: ‘Always my coach’

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Veteran Nepali actor Sunil Thapa, who played Priyanka Chopra‘s coach in the biopic drama Mary Kom, died on February 7. He was 68. Priyanka has now shared a heartfelt tribute to the late actor, sharing how kind and supportive he was during a particularly tough period of her life. Priyanka shared that Sunil Thapa will always be her ‘coach’ and offered her condolences to the entire family of the actor. (Also read: Veteran actor Sunil Thapa, who played Priyanka Chopra’s coach in Mary Kom, dies at 68) Priyanka Chopra and Sunil Thapa in the 2014 release Mary Kom. What Priyanka said about Sunil Thapa Taking to her Instagram account, Priyanka shared a montage from the 2014 film Mary Kom, in which Sunil Thapa’s character pushes her to work hard toward her goal. In the film, he trains her and stays by her side through countless days of hard work. When she wins big, he is the first one to lift her up on his shoulders and celebrate. In the caption, Priyanka shared, “You will always …

Veteran actor Sunil Thapa, who played Priyanka Chopra’s coach in Mary Kom, dies at 68

Veteran actor Sunil Thapa, who played Priyanka Chopra’s coach in Mary Kom, dies at 68

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Veteran Nepali actor Sunil Thapa, who made a name for his villainous roles in films and went on to play Priyanka Chopra‘s coach in the biopic drama Mary Kom, has died. He was 68. The news of his death was confirmed by Cine & TV Artistes’ Association (CINTAA) on Saturday. Sunil Thapa and Priyanka Chopra in a still from Mary Kom. CM of Sikkim offers condolences The Chief Minister of Sikkim, Prem Singh Tamang, took to his Facebook account and penned a note to share his condolences. He wrote, “Deeply saddened by the passing of veteran actor Shri Sunil Thapa, whose powerful performances especially as Rate Kaila left an indelible mark on Nepali cinema. His talent and legacy will continue to inspire generations of artists. Heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and admirers. May the departed soul rest in eternal peace.” CINTA wrote on their official X account, “CINTAA mourns the passing of veteran actor Mr. Sunil Thapa on 07 February 2026. Actively shooting for Ram Nam Satyo Ho until late last night, he remained …

Mary Kom actor Sunil Thapa dies at 68 following heart attack in Kathmandu

Mary Kom actor Sunil Thapa dies at 68 following heart attack in Kathmandu

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As controversy brews around Mary Kom and her story, a devastating piece of news has struck the film fraternity. Veteran Nepali actor Sunil Thapa, best known internationally for his role as Priyanka Chopra’s coach in the film Mary Kom (2014), has died at the age of 68. Priyanka Chopra and Sunil Thapa in Mary Kom According to The Kathmandu Post, Sunil passed away on Friday morning in Kathmandu after suffering a suspected heart attack. He was undergoing treatment at Norvic Hospital in Thapathali when his condition suddenly deteriorated. A sudden loss Hospital officials confirmed that the actor was brought in unconscious and that an ECG conducted at 7:44 a.m. confirmed his death. “He was unconscious when he was brought in. An ECG was done immediately, which confirmed his death,” a hospital source told The Kathmandu Post. Doctors suspect cardiac arrest as the cause of death, though an official medical report is still awaited. His career in Nepali cinema Born in Dang, Nepal, Sunil sported a career spanning more than four decades. He appeared in over …

Mary Kom fame, veteran nepali actor Sunil Thapa passes away at 68

Mary Kom fame, veteran nepali actor Sunil Thapa passes away at 68

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Veteran Nepali actor Sunil Thapa, widely respected for his commanding screen presence and decades-long contribution to cinema, has passed away at the age of 68. He died on February 7, 2026, at Norvic Hospital in Thapathali, Kathmandu, after his health suddenly worsened. Doctors suspect cardiac arrest as the likely cause of death, though an official medical report is still awaited. Sunil Thapa passed away in Kathmandu Born in Dang, Nepal, Thapa built an extraordinary career spanning more than four decades and became one of the most recognisable figures in Nepali cinema. He first stepped into the film world with the Hindi movie Ek Duuje Ke Liye in 1981 and went on to appear in several Bollywood projects during the early phase of his career. However, it was his work in Nepali films that cemented his legacy and made him a household name. Thapa featured in over 300 Nepali films, showcasing remarkable versatility across both heroic and villainous roles. Among his most memorable performances was the character “Rate Kaila” in the classic film Chino, a portrayal …

Shiva Thapa vs Abhinash Jamwal: When nine minutes of violence met years of brotherhood | Sport-others News

Shiva Thapa vs Abhinash Jamwal: When nine minutes of violence met years of brotherhood | Sport-others News

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At the end of three rounds, when Shiva Thapa and Abhinash Jamwal stood in the middle of the ring grinning at each other, one wouldn’t think that they had spent the last nine minutes furiously trying to hit each other. “It’s how we say hello and ‘good to see you’ to each other,” says Thapa after the prelims of the nationals. One of the marquee clashes at the nationals over the years, Thapa vs Jamwal, is now a staple bout – one that usually would be a final in their weight category but was a prelim at the Indoor stadium of the Gautam Buddha University in Greater Noida on Monday. Clash of generations These bouts at the nationals, once won by the Assamese boxer and now being snatched away by Jamwal, are about as peaceful a transition as it could be from one former champion boxer to a future hopeful. Thapa, a World Championship bronze medallist and one of India’s youngest boxers to be a part of an Olympic Games, is now 32. Jamwal was …

Lovlina Borgohain Boxes Her Way To Gold, Shiva Thapa Signs Off With Silver At National Games

Lovlina Borgohain Boxes Her Way To Gold, Shiva Thapa Signs Off With Silver At National Games

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File photo of Lovlina Borgohain.© AFP Tokyo Olympic bronze medalist Lovlina Borgohain clinched the women’s 75kg gold, while six-time Asian champion Shiva Thapa signed off with a silver medal in the men’s 63.5kg category at the National Games in Dehradun on Friday. Playing her first tournament since the Paris Olympics, Assam’s Lovlina dominated her younger opponent Pranshu Rathore from Chandigarh across all three rounds to register a convincing 5-0 win. In the men’s light welterweight (63.5kg) division, Thapa lost in a close bout to Services Sports Control Board boxer Vanshaj, with a 3-4 scoreline. In other bouts of the day, Services’ Mandengbam Singh defeated Chandigarh’s Anshul Punia in the men’s flyweight (51kg) division by a 4-1 split decision. Commonwealth Games bronze medalist Jaismine Lamboria of Services displayed her dominance with a convincing 5-0 win over World Championship bronze-winner Manisha Moun of Haryana in the women’s 60kg event. Another gold medal for Services came from Sakshi, who outpunched Himachal Pradesh’s Vinakshi 5-0. In the women’s bantamweight category, Madhya Pradesh’s Divya Panwar triumphed over Uttar …

Lovlina clinches gold, Shiva Thapa takes silver

Lovlina clinches gold, Shiva Thapa takes silver

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Tokyo Olympic bronze medalist Lovlina Borgohain added another accolade to her name, securing gold in the women’s 75kg boxing category at the National Games, on Friday. Meanwhile, Shiva Thapa, a six-time Asian champion, had to settle for silver in the men’s 63.5kg division after a narrow defeat. Competing in her first tournament since the Paris Olympics, Lovlina dominated Pranshu Rathore of Chandigarh with a flawless 5-0 victory, reaffirming her superiority in the ring. In the men’s light welterweight (63.5kg) final, Thapa faced a tough challenge against Vanshaj from the Services Sports Control Board. The contest was closely fought, but Vanshaj edged out a 4-3 win, denying Thapa the top spot. Tokyo Olympic bronze medalist Lovlina Borgohain claims Gold 🥇in the women’s 75kg boxing event at the 38th National Games 🥊👊 Competing in her first tournament since the Paris Olympics, Assam’s Lovlina dominated Chandigarh’s Pranshu Rathore, securing a commanding 5-0 victory.… pic.twitter.com/WIHagl5keO — The Bridge (@the_bridge_in) February 7, 2025 Other Key Results – Mandengbam Singh (Services) emerged victorious in the men’s 51kg flyweight category, defeating Chandigarh’s …