''Chiso Ashtray'' ( ne, चिसो एस्ट्रे, lit=Cold ashtray) is a 2022 Nepalese

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directed by Dinesh Palpali. Starring Shristi Shrestha, Robin Tamang, Divya Dev, Nikun Shrestha, Nabin Lamsal, and Sushil Raj Pandey, the film is based on

Bhupi Sherchan Bhupendra Man Sherchan, popularly known as Bhupi Sherchan (1937-1989) was a Nepali poet and academician. He is one of the most beloved and widely read Nepali poets. He was awarded the Sajha Puraskar for his 1969 poetry collection ''Ghumne Mech ...

's poem "Chiso Ashtray". The film was released on 18 March 2022.

Cast

* Divya Dev as Madan * Nikun Shrestha as Rony * Nabin Lamsal as Jacky * Shristi Shrestha as Salinta * Sushil Raj Pandey as Bikki Bheja * Robin Tamang as Boby dai * Evon Joshi as Albin aaty * Rinex Basnet as Bhuwan Bhukka

Synopsis

Madan, an innocent villager, arrives in Kathmandu, the capital city of Nepal with dreams in his eyes, and a heart full of fire. He finds courage in the ruthless city through his mentor, his love, and friends. But, as a Taxi Driver, he is always made to feel inferior to the ultra-modern lifestyle of Kathmandu. The city’s people, culture, and politics always look down on him. In his desperation to fit in, he changes his attire, his lifestyle, and even makes new friends. This change however comes with dire consequences. Now, he is at a risk of losing his friends, his mentor, his love, and even his innocent soul.

Critical reception

Shranup Tandukar from

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criticized the character development of the film. He has claimed the problem with the film is that "we do not feel for the lead character at any point in the film". He has praised the cinematography, costumes, and the sound, but has criticized the way the story was told and character was developed.

Music

References

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