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Cinema Of Nepal
Nepali Cinema, also referred to as "''Nepali Chalachitra''" () is the Film industry, filmmaking industry in Nepal. This includes films in various languages of Nepal, most notably in Nepali language but also in Newar language, Newari, Maithili language, Maithili, Tamangic languages, Tamang, Bhojpuri language, Bhojpuri and Tharu languages, Tharu among others. The term ''Cinemandu'' is also used, as a portmanteau for films produced in the Nepali language while the Nepalese films produced from Kathmandu and Janakpur, Nepal, Janakpur in the Maithili language is known as ''Maithili Cinema, Mithilawood''. Both of these film industries are the largest viewing cinema of Nepal and are collectively known as Nepali Cinema. History The making of Nepalese films is said to have begun with D.B. Pariyar's ''Satya Harishchandra'', which was the first Nepali-language movie to be shot. It was produced in Kolkata, India, and released on 14 September 1951. ''Aama (1964 film), Aama'' (mother) was t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shanti Thatal
Shanti Thatal () is an Indian music composer and singer, known for her works in Nepali film industry. She has more than 200 songs to her credit, including music for several Nepali films. She is the first female music composer of the Nepali film industry. Personal life Thatal was born on 4 April 1938 in Darjeeling, India to father Manu Singh Thatal and mother Chandra Maya Thatal. She initially learned music under the mentorship of Shiva Prasad Singh and Bhanu Ghosh. She did her schooling at St. Teresa School, Darjeeling and went on to complete her bachelor's degree in music. Later she moved to Calcutta to learn music at Rabindra Bharati University. After returning to Darjeeling, she joined the Himalaya Kala Mandir, a music, arts and drama institute in Darjeeling, and also learnt music from Amber Gurung. The legendary Nepali singer Aruna Lama was her best friend. She considered Gopal Yonzon and Karma Yonzon as her favourite musicians. She also started teaching music at Kendri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Darpan Chaya
Darpan Chhaya () is a 2001 Nepalese romantic drama film, written and directed by Tulsi Ghimire. The film is produced by Shrawan Ghimire under the banner of Siddhanta Films. The film features an ensemble cast including Dilip Rayamajhi, Uttam Pradhan, and Niruta Singh in the lead roles, alongside Laxmi Giri, Tika Pahari, and Jeetu Nepal. The film's plot concerns a love triangle between two best friends where one of them is blind, fall in love with the same girl and the whole film follows their journey of friendship, love and sacrifice. The film received extremely positive reviews and response from critics and audience especially for its music, screenplay and performances of the three main leads, The film was a historic success, broke all previous records at the box office and went on to become the highest-grossing Nepali film of all time, breaking the 16-year-old record of Kusume Rumal until its record was broken by Hami Tin Bhai in 2004. The film is considered a cult classic a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gauri Malla
Gauri Malla () is a Nepalese actress. In 2002, she was awarded Nepal's "Motion Picture Award" for best leading female. ''The Rising Nepal'' (13 September 2002) In 2003, she won the "Best Supporting Actress Award" at the first ever Lux Film Awards in Nepal. She is one of the Judge of Dancing with stars season 1 Nepal. In 2002, she was awarded Nepal's "Motion Picture Award" and in 2003, she won the "Best Supporting Actress Award". She later moved to USA. She has returned Nepal in 2014 from United States. Filmography Television See also * Mithila Sharma *[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shiva Shrestha (actor)
Shiva Sundar Shrestha (), known professionally as Shiva Shrestha, is a Nepali actor best known for his work in action films. He is renowned as the "Action King" of Nepali cinema. He has starred in many commercially successful films, including ''Jeevan Rekha'' (1982), ''Badalindo Akash'' (1984), ''Kanchi'' (1984), ''Bishwas'' (1986), '' Chino'' (1989), ''Manakamana'' (1991), ''Milan'' (1993), ''Dharma Sankat'' (1998), and '' Thuldai'' (1999), etc. During the 1980s, 1990s, and the early 2000s, he was called the "second pillar" of the film industry because of the hits he has given. Shrestha has also acted in Pakistani films; he has acted in over a dozen Urdu films, seven of which were commercially very successful. He made his come back to Nepali cinema in 2016 with the film ''Bagmati'', where he appeared alongside Rajesh Hamal. In 2018, he announced a film, ''Euta Esto Prem Kahani'', which he would write, produce, and star his son Shakti, who would debut through this film. Shresth ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nepalese Civil War
The Nepalese Civil War was a protracted armed conflict that took place in the then Kingdom of Nepal from 1996 to 2006. It saw countrywide fighting between the Kingdom rulers and the Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist), with the latter making significant use of guerrilla warfare. The conflict began on 13 February 1996, when the CPN (Maoist) initiated an insurgency with the stated purpose of overthrowing the Nepali monarchy and establishing a people's republic; it ended with the signing of the Comprehensive Peace Accord on 21 November 2006. The civil war was characterized by numerous war crimes and crimes against humanity, including summary executions, massacres, purges, kidnappings, and mass rapes. It resulted in the deaths of over 17,000 people, including civilians, insurgents, and army and police personnel; and the internal displacement of hundreds of thousands of people, mostly throughout rural Nepal. The Truth and Reconciliation Commission has received about 63,000 compla ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Karishma Manandhar
Karishma Manandhar (née Karishma KC) is a Nepalese actress. is a Nepali actress, producer, and politician who predominantly worked in Nepali-language films. Widely regarded as one of the most popular and successful actresses in the history of Nepali cinema, she rose to stardom in the 1990s and early 2000s, and is cited as the "first female superstar" of the Nepali silver screen. Her career spans over three decades with numerous box-office successes and critically acclaimed performances across a wide range of genres. Karishma made her acting debut at the age of 17 with the hit film ''Santaan'' (1988), which immediately established her as a rising star. Throughout the 1990s and early 2000s, she starred in some of the most successful Nepali films of the era, including ''Truck Driver'' (1994), ''Allare'' (1995), ''Basanti'' (2000), ''Maya's Bar'' (2012), and ''Phool'' (2012). She later turned producer and continued to contribute to the film industry, nurturing new talent and advoca ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rajesh Hamal
Rajesh Hamal ( ; born 9 June 1964) is a Nepalese film actor and television presenter. He is considered one of the prominent figures in Nepali cinema and is often referred to by fans and media as "Maha Nayak" (Nepali for "The Great Actor"). Hamal began his acting career in 1991, peaking in the 1990s and early 2000s. He has set several box office records in Nepali cinema, including the most commercially successful films as a lead actor, the most consecutive hits, and the most acting awards. Hamal made his acting debut in his uncle Deepak Rayamajhi's 1991 film '' Yug Dekhi Yug Samma'', which was a smash hit and propelled him to national fame. The 1992 blockbuster '' Deuta'' marked a watershed moment in his career, cementing Hamal's superstar status in the Nepalese film industry. He is widely regarded as the greatest actor in Nepalese cinema history, as well as one of Nepal's most influential people, due to his personality, social activism, and contributions to the Nepali film indust ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tripti Nadakar
Tripti Nadakar (; born January 2, 1969) is an Indian actress who worked in Nepali cinema. She was born to a Marathi father and a Nepalese mother from Darjeeling. She has performed in more than a dozen Nepali films. Her hit movies were '' Samjhana'', ''Kusume Rumal'', '' Saino'' and '' Lahure''. She and Bhuwan K.C. were dubbed the first golden couple of Nepali film industry. Nadakar was paid Rs. 150,000 to act in ''Saino''. Filmography Awards * 2007, Best Supporting Actress, Nepali Film Award 2064, Aama Ko Kakh See also * saino *Kusume Rumal *laure (film) ''Laure'' (also known as ''Forever Emmanuelle'' and ''Laura'') is a 1976 Italy, Italian erotic film directed by Louis-Jacques Rollet-Andriane and Roberto D'Ettorre Piazzoli, even though the film was advertised as directed by Emmanuelle Arsan. Cast ... References Living people 1969 births People from Darjeeling Indian Gorkhas Marathi actors Indian film actresses Actresses in Nepali cinema Indian expatriate a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saino
''Saino'' ( is a hit 1988 Nepali film directed by Ugyen Chopel. It starred Danny Denzongpa, Bhuwan K.C., and Tripti Nadakar in lead roles. The music of the film was composed by Ranjit Gazmer. Danny Denzongpa wrote the story of the film and Tulsi Ghimire scripted the dialogues. The film's success led to its remake of a Hindi film '' Bandhu (1992 film)''. A TV serial titled '' Ajnabee'' was also made that was based on ''Saino''. Film Tripti is married to Akaash and they have a son Binu. Fed up with their lives in another country, they move to their own homeland. They live happily there. One day, when Akaash visits the city, he meets a lady named Asha. Slowly, they begin an illegitimate relationship. The news comes to Tripti that her husband died in an accident and his dead body is brought home. Tripti carries on with her life with Binu until Danny comes to stay at her house. Danny develops a strong friendship with Binu. A bad guy named Madan Babu has an evil eye on Tripti. He t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kanchhi
''Kanchhi'' () is a 1984 Nepali film directed by B.S. Thapa and produced by Bhagawan Das Shrestha. The film was a major hit in Nepal. The 1984 release, Nepali movie ‘Kanchhi’ was one of the very successful movies at that time. The movie featured actors like Shiva Shrestha, Sharmila Malla (debut), Sushma Shahi, and Mausami Malla (debut) in leading roles. Cast and crew Movie: KANCHHI Banner: Om Production Pvt. Ltd. Music: Gopal Yonjan Lyrics: Gopal Yonjan Kanchhi Cast: Shiva Shrestha, Sharmila Shah (now Sharmila Malla), Sushma Shahi, Shanti Maskey, Murali Dhar, Sushila Raimajhi, Sagar Thapa, Shaarada Basnet, Riddi Charan Shrestha, Ananda Thapa, Pragya Ratna Bajracharya, Baal Kumari, B.S Thapa, Gautam Tuladhar, Gopal Bhutani Background Score: Manohari Singh Playback Singer: Narayan Gopal, Aruna Lama, Gopal Yonjan, Prasad Shrestha, Prakash Shrestha, Sukhmit Adhikari, Bimala Rai Dialogue: Chetan Karki Dance Direction: Basanta Rayamajhi Editing: K. Nanda Came ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
