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Laxman Sunar is a Nepali film director, scriptwriter, and editor known for his grounded visual style and commitment to character‑centered storytelling. Active across feature films, short films, and narrative projects, he brings a disciplined approach to structure, performance, and emotional realism. As the Founder of Kasturi Production Pvt. Ltd., Sunar has developed a creative space focused on socially rooted stories and technically polished filmmaking. His work reflects a blend of rural authenticity, psychological depth, and clean visual framing, positioning him among the thoughtful voices shaping contemporary Nepali cinema.

Barun Kawasi is the director of Jhoda (1987), known for his grounded storytelling and realistic portrayal of rural Nepali life. His direction emphasizes emotional authenticity, social themes, and character‑driven narratives, making Jhoda a notable film of the 1980s Nepali cinema era.

Subrat Raj Acharya is a Nepali media personality and director. He was associated with Kantipur Weekly for a long time. He has directed many music videos. He has also acted in movies and music videos. The first film he directed was ADHKATTI. The second film is Sushree Sampatti.

Sahara Sharma is an independent Nepali filmmaker, writer, producer, and media entrepreneur recognized for her socially grounded narratives and youth‑focused storytelling. After completing her Master’s of Science in Communication from Bangalore University, she founded Gauthali Entertainment in Kathmandu, where she began shaping her voice as a director and media creator.Starting her career as a journalist with Nepal Republic Media, Sahara transitioned into filmmaking with several short films before directing her first television film, Chasing Rainbows (2013) — a bold exploration of sexuality, migration, and depression among Nepali youth. The film opened the Kathmandu International Mountain Film Festival (KIMFF 2013), won the Nepal Panorama Award, and later received the Critics’ Award at the Toronto Nepali Film Festival (2014).She has since produced and directed two television series — Gauthali ka Kathaharu (2017–18) and Maya Bhanne Cheez Estai Ho (2018–19) — and hosts Gauthali Talks (2020–), a roundtable show on cinema and media. Her new feature‑length project, Ek Mutthi Badal, marks her return to narrative filmmaking.