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Nirmal Purja(1983-2026)

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  • Cinematographer
  • Producer
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Nirmal Purja
Spencer Matthews heads to Everest to try and find his brother Michael who disappeared 23 years ago.
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Finding Michael (2023)
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Nirmal Purja was born on 25 July 1983 in Dana, Myagdi, Nepal. He was an actor and cinematographer, known for 14 Peaks: Nothing Is Impossible (2021), Cool Conversations with Kenton Cool (2020) and Mount Everest: Then & Now (2021). He was married to Suchi Purja. He died on 30 July 2026 in Broad Peak, Pakistan.
BornJuly 25, 1983
DiedJuly 30, 2026(43)
BornJuly 25, 1983
DiedJuly 30, 2026(43)
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Known for

Nirmal Purja in 14 Peaks: Nothing Is Impossible (2021)
14 Peaks: Nothing Is Impossible
7.7
  • Cinematographer(as Nirmal 'Nimsdal' Purja)
  • 2021
Kenton Cool in Cool Conversations with Kenton Cool (2020)
Cool Conversations with Kenton Cool
Podcast Series
  • Actor
Mount Everest: Then & Now
6.5
TV Movie
  • Additional Crew
  • 2021
Sajid Sadpara in The Last First: Winter K2 (2026)
The Last First: Winter K2
8.4
  • Self
  • 2026

Credits

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Actor

  • Kenton Cool in Cool Conversations with Kenton Cool (2020)
    Cool Conversations with Kenton Cool
    Podcast Series
    • 2020

Cinematographer

  • Nirmal Purja in 14 Peaks: Nothing Is Impossible (2021)
    14 Peaks: Nothing Is Impossible
    7.7
    • director of photography (as Nirmal 'Nimsdal' Purja)
    • 2021

Producer

  • Nirmal Purja in 14 Peaks: Nothing Is Impossible (2021)
    14 Peaks: Nothing Is Impossible
    7.7
    • executive producer (as Nirmal 'Nimsdal' Purja)
    • 2021

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Personal details

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  • Alternative names
    • Nims Purja MBE
  • Born
    • July 25, 1983
    • Dana, Myagdi, Nepal
  • Died
    • July 30, 2026
    • Broad Peak, Pakistan(Avalanche)
  • Spouse
    • Suchi Purja2006 - July 30, 2026 (his death, 1 child)
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Article

Did you know

  • Trivia
    He was awarded an MBE by Queen Elizabeth II in 2018 for his achievement in extreme high-altitude mountaineering.
  • Quotes
    When you are in the mountains, you find out who you really are. Any mistake I make, it could be death. When it comes to that moment, you want to survive. You want to live. I climb so I can live every moment of my life.
  • Nicknames
    • Nimsdai
    • Nims

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