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Saugat Malla
Active Kollywood (Nepali Cinema) & Theater
- FromParasi Bazar, Nawalparasi District, Nepal
- Based inKathmandu, Nepal
- Age50 years
- Active1998–Present
- Updated
Saugat Malla – Biography
Saugat Malla – Full Information
- Full Name: Saugat Malla
- Popular Name: Saugat Malla / Haku Kale
- Nickname: Haku Kale
- Profession: Actor, Producer, Theatre Artist
- Known For: Breakout iconic performance as “Haku Kale” in the blockbuster Nepali crime thriller Loot (2012) and critically acclaimed roles in Kagbeni, Kabaddi Kabaddi, and The Red Suitcase.
- Date of Birth: June 21, 1976
- Age: 50 years (as of 2026)
- Birthplace: Parasi Bazar, Nawalparasi District, Nepal
- Hometown: Nawalparasi District, Nepal
- Nationality: Nepalese
- Zodiac Sign: Gemini
- Current Residence: Kumaripati, Kathmandu, Nepal
- Profession Category: Actor / Kollywood (Nepali Cinema) Feature & OTT Star
Physical Appearance
- Height: 5 ft 8 in (173 cm) approx.
- Weight: 70 kg (154 lbs) approx.
- Eye Colour: Dark Brown
- Hair Colour: Black
Family
- Father: Bir Bahadur Malla
- Mother: Nina Malla
- Siblings: Not Publicly Disclosed
- Marital Status: Unmarried / Private
- Spouse: None
- Partner / Children: Shristi Shrestha (ex-partner); No children
Education
- School: Adarsh Madhyamik Bidhyalaya & St. Xavier’s Academy
- College: Aarohan Gurukul (Nepal’s First Drama School)
- Qualification: Diploma / Advanced Training in Theater & Dramatic Arts
Career Highlight
| Year | Career Highlight |
| 2008 | Feature film lead debut as Ramesh in Bhusan Dahal’s acclaimed film Kagbeni |
| 2012 | Career-defining breakthrough as iconic antihero Haku Kale in the landmark hit Loot |
| 2012 | Featured in Nepal’s official entry for the 85th Academy Awards, Soongava: Dance of the Orchids |
| 2014 | Starred in crime thriller Mukhauta and psychological thriller Fitkiree |
| 2015 | Major commercial success starring as Bam Kaji in romantic-comedy Kabaddi Kabaddi |
| 2016 | Critically acclaimed performance in the internationally awarded film Dying Candle |
| 2017 | Reprised iconic role of Haku Kale in blockbuster sequel Loot 2 |
| 2022 | Produced and starred in emotional drama film The Secrets of Radha |
| 2022 | Blockbuster success as Bam Kaji in Kabaddi 4: The Final Match |
| 2024 | Earned Best Actor honors for Agastya: Chapter 1 and starred in Venice-screened The Red Suitcase |
Awards List
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
| 2012 | National Film Awards (Nepal) | Best Actor in a Leading Role | Loot | Won |
| 2016 | Film Artists Association of Nepal (FAAN) | Best Jury Award | Dying Candle | Won |
| 2018 | NFDC National Film Awards | Best Actor in a Lead Role | Loot 2 | Nominated |
| 2024 | Cine Circle Awards | Best Actor | Agastya: Chapter 1 | Won |
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About Saugat Malla
What is Saugat Malla's most famous movie role?
He is most famous for playing the iconic character Haku Kale in the cult classic Nepali heist film Loot (2012).
Where did Saugat Malla train in acting?
He honed his craft at Aarohan Gurukul, Nepal's premier drama school, performing in legendary theater productions like Oedipus Rex and Agni Ko Katha.
What is Saugat Malla's debut film?
He made his debut as a lead actor in the 2008 film Kagbeni, directed by Bhusan Dahal.
Has Saugat Malla produced any films?
Yes, he turned film producer with the critically acclaimed 2022 movie The Secrets of Radha.
Which famous dialogues of Saugat Malla became popular?
His famous catchphrase "Bal hoina pasa, buddhi laga" from Loot became an iconic pop-culture dialogue across Nepal.
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