Salon Basnet-Biography, Age, Wife, Family, Movie, Height, Net Worth

Salon Basnet, popularly known as “Junge,” is a popular Nepalese actor and model known for his work in Nepali cinema. He started his career in the Nepali film industry as a child actor with the movie “Nepali Babu” in 1999 A.D. He has since then acted in several successful Nepali movies and has become a well-known name in the industry, such as “Hostel” (2013), “Yatra” (2019), and “Gajalu” (2016).

About	Info
Full Name	Salon Basnet
Profession	Nepalese Actor and Model
Popular For	Nepalese actor and model

Age, Birthday and Zodiac

Age (As of 2023)	32 years old
Date of Birth	March 23, 1991 A.D
Zodiac Sign	Aries
Birth Place	Thankot, Kathmandu
Nationality	Nepalese
Ethnicity	Asian

He was born on March 23, 1991 A.D., in Thankot, Kathmandu. He is 32 years old as of November 2023 A.D, and his zodiac sign is Aries.

Early Life and Education

Education

School	Bright Angel & Bright Future Boarding Secondary School CCRC (College Capital College and Research Centre)
University	Intensive International Academy (Business Studies)

Basnet completed his primary education at Bright Angel & Bright Future Boarding Secondary School and then pursued his higher education at CCRC College and Intensive International Academy, where he obtained a bachelor’s degree in Business Studies.

Height and Weight

Physical Stats

Height	5 feet 6 inches
Eye Color	Black
Weight	N/A

He stands at the height of 5 feet 6 inches tall. However, his weight information is not available.

Family Background

Father	Shovit Basnet (Actor, producer, and director)
Mother	Meena Basnet
Siblings	Babrim Basnet (Brother) Saleena Basnet (Sister)

Basnet hails from an esteemed family background deeply rooted in the Nepali film industry. His father, Shovit Basnet, is a renowned actor, producer, and director in Nepali cinema, and his mother is named Meena Basnet. He is the eldest son in the family and has a younger brother named Babrim Basnet and a sister named Saleena Basnet. Basnet’s upbringing took place in a film-making environment, which likely contributed to his early interest in acting and dancing. His family’s influence and support may have significantly shaped his career in the entertainment industry.

Personal Life and Relationship

Spouse	Karishma KC
Children	N/A

Salon Basnet has been in a relationship with his wife, Karishma KC, for four years. The couple got married in 2022, marking a significant event in Salon’s personal life. He has a keen interest in dancing and has been influenced by Justin Beiber in terms of music and dancing. He also enjoys watching Hollywood and Nepali films based on adventure and science fiction.

Career

Salon Basnet commenced his career as a child actor in the Nepali film industry, making his debut in the movie “Nepali Babu” in 1999 A.D. He continued to showcase his talent as a child artist in several other films, including “Aafanta” (1999), “Dhukdhuki” (2000), “Pinjada” (2001), and “Hami Tin Bhai” (2004). His early exposure to the industry and his dedication to his craft laid the foundation for his future success. Basnet’s transition to adult roles marked a significant phase in his career. He gained widespread recognition for his portrayal of Hari Jung Shahi, also known as “Junge,” in the movie “Hostel” (2013), which became a commercial success. This role propelled him into the spotlight and solidified his position as a talented actor in the Nepali film industry.

Following his success in “Hostel,” Salon Basnet continued to captivate audiences with his performances in various films, including “Gajalu” (2016), “A Mero Hajur 2” (2017), “A Mero Hajur 3” (2018), and “A Mero Hajur 4” (2022). His versatility and dedication to his craft have contributed to his status as one of the top actors in Nepal.

Popular Movies

Year in A.D	Movie	Director	Main Cast
1999	Nepali Babu	Ugyen Chhopel	Bhuwan K.C. , B.S. Rana , Sushmita K.C. , Jal Shah , Sunil Thapa , Salon Basnet , Rabi Giri
2004	Hami Tin Bhai	Shiva Regmi	Rajesh Hamal, Shree Krishna Shrestha, Nikhil Upreti, Rekha Thapa, Salon Basnet (Child Artist)
2013	Hostel	Hem Raj BC	Anmol K.C. , Gaurav Pahari, and Salon Basnet
2015	Luv Sab	Dev Kumar Shrestha	Salon Basnet, Samyam Puri, and Karishma Shrestha
2016	Gajalu	Hem Raj BC	Anmol KC, Shristi Shrestha, and Salon Basnet
2017	A Mero Hajur 2	Jharana Thapa	Samragyee RL Shah, Salin Man Bania, and Salon Basnet
2018	Babu Kanchha	Shovit Basnet	Salon Basnet, Karishma Shrestha, Ritik Sahi, Saroj Khanal, Nir Shah, Samrat Sapkota, Rajaram Poudel, Lay Sangraula, Manju Poudel, Susant Kumar Shrestha
2019	A Mero Hajur 3	Jharana Thapa	Samragyee RL Shah, Salin Man Bania, and Salon Basnet
2022	A Mero Hajur 4	Jharana Thapa	Samragyee RL Shah, Salin Man Bania, and Salon Basnet

Accolades and Recognition

Year in A.D	Award	Category	Nominated Work	Result
2015	NEFTA Film Awards	Best Actor in Supporting Role	Aawaj	Won
2018	Dcine Awards	Best Actor in Supporting Role	A Mero Hajur 2	Won
2076	Kamana Film Award	Best Actor in Supporting Role (Male)	Yatra	Nominated

Salon Basnet’s contributions to the film industry have been acknowledged through accolades and awards. He received the Best Actor in a Supporting Role award at the NEFTA Film Awards in 2015 for his performance in “Aawaj.” Additionally, he was honoured with the Best Actor in a Supporting Role award at the Dcine Awards in 2018 for his role in “A Mero Hajur 2“.

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Social Media

Social Media

Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube

Salon Basnet maintains a notable presence on social media platforms, allowing fans and followers to engage with his personal and professional updates. His official Instagram account, @salonbasnet_official, boasts a significant following, with 102K followers and 557 posts as of November 2023 A.D. He is also active on Facebook with 458K followers, Twitter with 647 followers and YouTube channel with 1.77K subscribers as of November 2023 A.D.

Net Worth

Estimated Net Worth

5 crores

Salon Basnet’s net worth is estimated to be around 5 crores as of November 2023 A.D. He charges around 4 to 7 lakhs per movie, which is significant in the Nepali film industry.

Trivia

• As of 2023, Salon Basnet’s net worth is estimated to be around 5 crores, and he charges around 4 to 7 lakhs per movie.
• Basnet rose to fame with super-hit Nepali films such as “Hostel” (2013), “Yatra” (2019), and “Gajalu” (2016).
• He is married to Karishma KC and has a keen interest in dancing. He has also trekked to the Annapurna Base Camp and Mt. Everest Base Camp.
• Has received accolades for his performances, including the Best Actor in a Supporting Role at the NEFTA Film Awards for the movie “Aavash” in 2071 B.S and the Dcine Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role for “Yatra” in 2076 B.S.