Karuna Khadka is the Manager of Exports & Institution with Nepal Distilleries, one of the oldest operating distilleries in the country and more famously recognised as the makers of Khukuri Rum. Prior to this, Karuna was part of the hospitality industry for nine years associated with hotels like Soaltee and Hyatt. Focused on taking her company’s products to the international markets, Karuna loves her work and ensures that she learns from every success and failure that comes with the job. She enjoys comedy and romance, loves to shop and considers 2021 to be her best year for having met that someone special. Here are some things that make her life beautiful:
What makes you beautiful
Passionate nature, confidence, and my thought process
What makes a person beautiful
Those who live in the moment and show gratitude toward everything they’ve received so far.
What makes life beautiful
My work, family, friends and the passion that I receive from this bond
What tickles your funny bones
Juicy talks with my friends
What makes you smile
All the little things, particularly rain
Favourite comedian
Trevor Noah
Therapy for happiness
Being in nature, specifically in the mountains. It’s the best escape.
Current perfume
Miss Dior
You are addicted to
Living my life to the fullest
On your wish list
Wish to spend a day with my mother again
You stay fit by
Exercise and sports
Best year of your life
The year 2021 has been the best year of my life and the reason is that I met someone special.
Latest splurge
Shoes and skincare products
Skincare
Cleansing and moisturising. A must.
Always in the bag
Phone, pen, sunglasses
What do you do to unwind?
Get out in nature for fresh air
Favourite holiday destination
The Pavilions Himalaya, Pokhara.
You always struggle with
Waking up early, I have to drag myself out of the bed.
Best thing about being you
I am different
Makeup – can’t do without
Mascara and eyebrows. I am a minimalist when it comes to makeup.
3 things you absolutely do to look your best
Wear my best attire, accessorise and a decent hair style
On your playlist
Every song of Ed Sheeran
One tip you learnt that makes you photo ready
Smile
What do you like doing in your spare time?
Watch comedy movies or Rom Coms. Nicholas Spark’s novel-based movies are my favourite: Notebook, A Walk to Remember, The Longest Ride, The Last Song.
Guilty Pleasure
I am a shopaholic
What advice would you give to your younger self
I wish I could tell her to be more confident, learn through mistakes but never repeat them, and be happy with yourself
A quote you live by
Don’t waste your words on a person who deserves your silence
