Thapa is a surname used by multiple ethnic groups, including the Magar and Chhetri (Kshatriya) communities. While the surname also exists among Rajput groups in northern India.

The surname Thapa is of Nepali origin and is commonly found among the Chhetri community in Nepal. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "thapa," which means "warrior" or "brave."

4 days ago · Priyanka Chopra mourns the death of Mary Kom co-star Sunil Thapa, recalling how the late actor supported her after her father’s loss and remembering his legacy in Nepali and Indian cinema.

Thapa is the surname of a large social group of people, predominantly Chhettris as well as Magars, from Nepal. Over a period of time, this community has spread to other countries of the world.

5 days ago · Veteran Nepali and Bollywood actor Sunil Thapa has passed away at the age of 68 following a cardiac arrest. Known as the ‘Gabbar’ of Nepali cinema, he also appeared in Priyanka …

Jun 10, 2025 · Thapa is a prominent Khas Chhetri surname primarily found in Nepal and among the Nepali diaspora. Historically, Thapas were a powerful Bharadar (state...

4 days ago · Sunil Thapa, celebrated for his work in Indian and Nepali cinema, dies at 68. Tributes pour in from Priyanka Chopra and Manoj Bajpayee, honoring his impactful career and legacy.

3 days ago · Sunil Thapa dies at 68: At Pashupatinath, his son, Anmol, performed the rituals alongside Thapa's wife, Rajani Limbu, and their daughter. Follow Us Trending Photos Kathmandu: Nepal bid …

4 days ago · New Delhi: Veteran Nepalese actor Sunil Thapa, who featured in the hit series "The Family Man" and "Mary Kom", has passed away at the age of 68.According to Nepalese newspaper The …

5 days ago · Veteran Nepali actor Sunil Thapa died at the age of 68 on February 6, 2026. He was seen with Priyanka Chopra in the Bollywood film Mary Kom, in the role of coach M Narjit Singh.