Saugat Malla
Actor

Saugat Malla

Active Kollywood (Nepali Cinema) & Theater Rating 3.0/5 Fan 9.5/10
  • 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

At a Glance

3 Awards
90 Popularity Score
90 Trending
Moderate Controversy Index
90% Profile Complete

Social Reach

200,000 Instagram
25,000 Twitter / X

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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