Nishan Bhattarai

Manoj Gajurel, born on May 12, 1974, is a renowned Nepalese comedian, actor, singer, model, and a judge on the stand-up reality show called "Comedy Champion". His journey in the entertainment industry has been colorful and multifaceted. Let’s delve into some details about this talented artist: Childhood Manoj Gajurel was raised by his mother, Indramaya Gajurel, and his brother, Keshav Gajurel, after the untimely demise of his father, Bhawani Prasad Gajurel, just four months after Manoj’s birth. Despite facing challenges, he persevered and attended 11 different schools before finally completing his School Leaving Certificate. Career Education: Manoj completed his master’s degree in Mass Communication from Tribhuwan University. Early Acts: He kickstarted his career by performing acts and releasing audio cassettes like “Photocopy,” “HAHAHA,” and “ManojRanjan.” These releases gained popularity among his audience. Mimicry: Manoj is known for his spot-on mimicry of popular political leaders such as Puspa Kamal Dahal “Prachanda,” Gyanendra Shah, Narendra Modi, and Donald Trump. Stage Performances: He has graced stages across Nepal and various countries, showcasing his talent and humor to diverse audiences. Notable Works Filmography: “Pooja” (2010): Manoj played a role in this film, earning him the Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Male) award at the Kamana Film Awards 2076. “100 Kada 10” (2019): Another notable film where he showcased his acting skills. Television: “Comedy Champion” (2019): Manoj served as a judge on this popular stand-up comedy show.

Nira Ranabhat is a singer from Pokhara who entered the Nepali music scene with her debut album “Sambhawana,” released on 19 December 2009 (2065 BS). She is also known for her work as a radio presenter at Radio Sagarmatha. Her popular ghazal “Kati Bolera Pachhutaunchhan, Ma Nabolera Pachhutāen” earned her wide recognition. Nira’s first recorded song, “Ragatle Dharti Nabhijesamma Umranna Paurakh,” marked the beginning of her musical journey, showcasing her expressive voice and emotional depth.

Rupa Rana is a prominent Nepali actress who entered the film industry in 1989 with Bhagya Rekha and quickly became one of the recognizable faces of the 1990s Nepali cinema. Over her career, she has acted in more than two dozen films, including Chino, Prem, Bhisma Pratigya, Aama Ko Maya, Dushman, Prem Geet, Ma Yesto Geet Gauchhu, Kri, and Panchayat. Known for her versatility, she has portrayed both leading and strong character roles across decades. Rana has also appeared in music videos and earned honors such as the Silver Jubilee Award at the D Cine Awards 2074.  

Namrata Shrestha is the most prolific Nepali Actor of this Generation. She debuted with Alok Nembang's "Sano Sansar" in 2008, which was a watershed moment in the Nepali movie industry, ushering in the era of digital cinema and modern urban storytelling. Since then she went on to receive commercial and critical success with movies like "Mero Euta Saathi Chha" (2009),"Miss U" (2012), "Chhadke" (2012), "Maun" (2013), "November Rain" (2014), "Megha" (2014), "Tandav" (2014), "Sambodhan" (2014), "Soul Sister" (2015), "Classic" (2016), "Homework" (2016) and "Parva" (2017). "Mero Euta Saathi Chha" and "November Rain" remain benchmarks in Nepali cinema for box office collections. In 2015, Namrata Shrestha started her own production company- Highly High Entertainment- which in a short duration of time has gathered a reputation as a pioneer, having accomplished many firsts in the field of Nepali Performing Arts and Entertainment, such as the Nepal's first Psychological Thriller, "Soul Sister" (2015), which garnered great critical acclaim. Highly High also produced the first Nepali Hip Hop & Rap (Aka. NepHop) concert attended by over 7000 fans in Basantapur Durbar Square, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Most recently in 2017 , Highly High Entertainment coproduced the classic American Play "Golden Boy" by Clifford Odets, a site-specific play which turned a Nighclub into an Boxing Arena for an immersive audience experience.