ThinleyLhondup (Nepali: थिन्ले लोन्डुप), also known as Thinley or Thinlen (1943/1944 – April 24, 2016), was a popular Nepalese Himalayan actor. He is best known for his acting in Himalaya, a 1999 adventure film directed by Éric Valli, a French film director. Birthplace as Saldang DOLPO and known as MeMe Thinley in Dolpa. The film was nominated in the Best Foreign Film category at the 72nd Academy Awards. He also appeared in some Nepali music videos like the popular "Sa Karnali".
Thinle died on April 24, 2016 in Dolpa, Nepal after falling from the trail whilst riding a horse, aged 72. He was also suffering from stomach cancer for which he took treatment at Kathmandu.
