Saruk Tamrakar obituary: Farewell to a rising artist

Actor Saruk Tamrakar, who passed away on July 6, was a man with many feathers in his hat. Before he entered the world of Nepali cinema, he had already made his name as a model, photographer and filmmaker.   

Tamrakar was known for his charismatic personality that he exuded effortlessly both on and off screen. He made his acting debut in 2017 with ‘Raani’ before working on other projects such as ‘Meri Mamu’ and ‘Intu Mintu London Ma’. Tamrakar’s role as a military officer in ‘Intu Mintu London Ma’ was his breakthrough performance, which won him many accolades. He was working on the film ‘Hashtag Maya'’ at the time of his passing. 

Along with movies, Tamrakar was also featured in several music videos like ‘Timro Muskan Ley’, ‘Prasna’, ‘Namari Baachey’, and ‘Batash Jhai’. He also directed  and worked on a variety of short films like ‘Aasha’, ‘Trans15sion’, ‘The Rickshaw Carpool Ride’, ‘Hide’  and more.

Tamrakar’s main passion in his life was photography and filmmaking. Through photography and videography, he enthusiastically imparted his knowledge, experiences and skills to younger generations. In a 2019 interview with ApEx, he had said that he would have been a filmmaker had he not gotten into acting. 

In a short time, Tamrakar made an enduring impression in the entertainment world by appearing in a number of well-known movies, playing various roles that resonated with audiences. He was a true artist and an inspiration to many.  

Off the screen, Tamrakar was a cherished friend, a devoted family member, and a compassionate human being. He had always wanted to leave a legacy by making films that were meaningful and impacted the lives of people. 

After his demise, Miss Nepal Earth 2018 and his friend, Priya Sigdel posted her first interaction with Tamrakar in the Paradygm TV set on Instagram. “This was indeed the best time of my life because I have always admired him so much and I am glad I always shared this with him. Saruk is still with us in his spirits, his positivity, his smiles and his energy that made everyone feel so good,” wrote Sigdel about Tamrakar and his infectious charm. 

Malina Joshi, Tamrakar’s close friend and co-actor from the film ‘Raani’, also paid tribute to her dear friend on Instagram. “He chose a very difficult path towards Moksh. Let us all pray collectively for his departed soul to rest in peace in heaven,” she wrote.

Tamrakar was only 31 at the time of his passing and in his three decades on this earth, he loved—and was loved by—his family, friends, colleagues and admirers. 

Birth: 19 Sept 1992, Kathmandu

Death: 6 July 2023, Kathmandu