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#13290169

8 February 2026

The body of Nepali veteran actor Sunil Thapa, who plays the role of a coach in the Bollywood movie ''Mary Kom,'' is kept at the Film Development Board for a final tribute before his funeral on February 8, 2026, in Kathmandu, Nepal. Thapa is actively involved in Nepali and Indian cinema for decades, and his untimely demise leaves the entire Nepali arts and film fraternity in shock. He is widely respected for giving depth, recognition, and dignity to antagonistic roles in Nepali films, earning acclaim comparable to that of lead actors. He is especially popular among audiences for his iconic role as 'Rate Kaila,' which becomes one of the most memorable villains in Nepali cinema. Through his strong screen presence and distinctive acting style, Thapa earns a unique place for himself in the film industry. Born on May 19, 1957, Thapa contributes to acting, modeling, sports, and various aspects of the film industry. He begins his professional life as a model, working in Mumbai in the 1970s for prominent brands including Binny and Mafatlals. In those early years, he also plays competitive football, representing ICL Club Bombay and Orkay Sports Club. While modeling, he works as a photojournalist for Junior Statesman magazine. He covers Bhutan's 1974 coronation ceremony. He makes his Bollywood debut in 1981 with the Hindi film ''Ek Duuje Ke Liye,'' a major commercial success that introduces him to Indian audiences. He later returns to Nepal and rises to prominence following the release of Chino, a landmark Nepali film that secures his place in the country's cinematic history. It is Chino that transforms him into a household name. His portrayal of the antagonist ''Ratey Kaila'' is both unsettling and magnetic, earning acclaim from critics and audiences alike. The character becomes so iconic that Thapa is widely recognized by the role's name rather than his own.

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#13290170

8 February 2026

A Nepal Police officer stands guard next to the body of veteran Nepali actor Sunil Thapa as it is kept for final tribute at the premises of the Film Development Board in Kathmandu, Nepal, on February 8, 2026. Thapa is actively involved in Nepali and Indian cinema for decades, and his untimely demise leaves the entire Nepali arts and film fraternity in shock. He is widely respected for giving depth, recognition, and dignity to antagonistic roles in Nepali films, earning acclaim comparable to that of lead actors. He is especially popular among audiences for his iconic role as 'Rate Kaila', which becomes one of the most memorable villains in Nepali cinema. Through his strong screen presence and distinctive acting style, Thapa earns a unique place for himself in the film industry. Born on May 19, 1957, Thapa contributes to acting, modeling, sports, and various aspects of the film industry. He begins his professional life as a model, working in Mumbai in the 1970s for prominent brands including Binny and Mafatlals. In those early years, he also plays competitive football, representing ICL Club Bombay and Orkay Sports Club. While modeling, he works as a photojournalist for Junior Statesman magazine. He covers Bhutan's 1974 coronation ceremony. He makes his Bollywood debut in 1981 with the Hindi film ''Ek Duuje Ke Liye,'' a major commercial success that introduces him to Indian audiences. He later returns to Nepal and rises to prominence following the release of Chino, a landmark Nepali film that secures his place in the country's cinematic history. It is Chino that transforms him into a household name. His portrayal of the antagonist ''Ratey Kaila'' is both unsettling and magnetic, earning acclaim from critics and audiences alike. The character becomes so iconic that Thapa is widely recognized by the role's name rather than his own.

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#13290179

8 February 2026

The body of Nepali veteran actor Sunil Thapa, who plays the role of a coach in the Bollywood movie ''Mary Kom,'' is kept at the Film Development Board for a final tribute before his funeral on February 8, 2026, in Kathmandu, Nepal. Thapa is actively involved in Nepali and Indian cinema for decades, and his untimely demise leaves the entire Nepali arts and film fraternity in shock. He is widely respected for giving depth, recognition, and dignity to antagonistic roles in Nepali films, earning acclaim comparable to that of lead actors. He is especially popular among audiences for his iconic role as 'Rate Kaila,' which becomes one of the most memorable villains in Nepali cinema. Through his strong screen presence and distinctive acting style, Thapa earns a unique place for himself in the film industry. Born on May 19, 1957, Thapa contributes to acting, modeling, sports, and various aspects of the film industry. He begins his professional life as a model, working in Mumbai in the 1970s for prominent brands including Binny and Mafatlals. In those early years, he also plays competitive football, representing ICL Club Bombay and Orkay Sports Club. While modeling, he works as a photojournalist for Junior Statesman magazine. He covers Bhutan's 1974 coronation ceremony. He makes his Bollywood debut in 1981 with the Hindi film ''Ek Duuje Ke Liye,'' a major commercial success that introduces him to Indian audiences. He later returns to Nepal and rises to prominence following the release of Chino, a landmark Nepali film that secures his place in the country's cinematic history. It is Chino that transforms him into a household name. His portrayal of the antagonist ''Ratey Kaila'' is both unsettling and magnetic, earning acclaim from critics and audiences alike. The character becomes so iconic that Thapa is widely recognized by the role's name rather than his own.

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#13243252

26 January 2026

The Meta AI logo appears on the screen of a smartphone placed on a surface reflecting an abstract blue illustration. Meta announces on January 23 the temporary suspension of its AI-powered conversational character features (AI characters) for underage users in Creteil, France, on January 26, 2026.

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#13243253

26 January 2026

The Meta AI logo appears on the screen of a smartphone placed on a surface reflecting an abstract blue illustration. Meta announces on January 23 the temporary suspension of its AI-powered conversational character features (AI characters) for underage users in Creteil, France, on January 26, 2026.

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#13243254

26 January 2026

The Meta AI logo appears on the screen of a smartphone placed on a surface reflecting an abstract blue illustration. Meta announces on January 23 the temporary suspension of its AI-powered conversational character features (AI characters) for underage users in Creteil, France, on January 26, 2026.

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#13243237

26 January 2026

The list of AI characters available in Meta's chat apps is displayed on a smartphone screen, with another list of AI character icons in the background. On January 23, Meta announces the temporary suspension of its AI-powered conversational character features (AI characters) for underage users. In Creteil, France, on January 26, 20

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#13243239

26 January 2026

The Meta AI logo is displayed on a smartphone screen, with a list of AI characters available in its chat apps in the background. In Creteil, France, on January 26, 2026, Meta announces the temporary suspension of its AI-powered conversational character features (AI characters) for underage users.

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#13243246

26 January 2026

The Meta AI logo displays on the screen of a smartphone placed on a laptop keyboard illuminated in the company's colors. Meta announces on January 23 the temporary suspension of its AI-powered conversational character features (AI characters) for underage users in Creteil, France, on January 26, 2026.

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#13243248

26 January 2026

The Meta AI logo displays on the screen of a smartphone placed on a surface reflecting the list of AI characters available in Meta's chat applications. On January 23, Meta announces the temporary suspension of its AI-powered conversational character features (AI characters) for underage users in Creteil, France, on January 26, 2026.

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#13243249

26 January 2026

The Meta AI logo displays on the screen of a smartphone placed on a surface reflecting the list of AI characters available in Meta's chat applications. On January 23, Meta announces the temporary suspension of its AI-powered conversational character features (AI characters) for underage users in Creteil, France, on January 26, 2026.

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#13243240

26 January 2026

The Meta AI logo is displayed on a smartphone screen, with the circular version of the company logo in the background. Meta announces the temporary suspension of its AI-powered conversational character features (AI characters) for underage users in Creteil, France, on January 26, 2026.

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#13031580

27 November 2025

In this photo illustration, the Character AI chatbot logo is displayed on a cell phone with another company logo in the background in Creteil, France, on November 27, 2025. (Photo Illustration by Samuel Boivin/NurPhoto)

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#13031581

27 November 2025

In this photo illustration, the Character AI chatbot logo is displayed on a cell phone with another company logo in the background in Creteil, France, on November 27, 2025. (Photo Illustration by Samuel Boivin/NurPhoto)

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#13031582

27 November 2025

In this photo illustration, the Character AI chatbot logo is displayed on a cell phone with another company logo in the background in Creteil, France, on November 27, 2025. (Photo Illustration by Samuel Boivin/NurPhoto)

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#13031583

27 November 2025

In this photo illustration, the Character AI chatbot logo is displayed on a cell phone with another company logo in the background in Creteil, France, on November 27, 2025. (Photo Illustration by Samuel Boivin/NurPhoto)

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