Dipendra K Khanal

Prem Bahadur Basnet is a Nepali film director known for his contribution to the early development of Nepali cinema and for directing the culturally important film Kumari.After completing his B.Ed., Basnet received scholarships to study abroad, including one from a university in Hawaii, USA, and another to study scriptwriting at the Film and Television Institute of India in Pune, India. While many students at the time were going to the United States for higher education, Basnet chose to pursue film studies in Pune because of his strong interest in cinema.He studied there for two years, going to Pune in 1962 and returning to Nepal in 1964. After returning, he worked at Nepal’s Information Department, where he became involved in cultural and media-related activities.Having studied filmmaking, Basnet was more interested in creating original and artistic films rather than purely commercial cinema. During this period, when Nepal was invited to represent the country in international film festivals, he decided to make a film based on the living goddess Kumari tradition of the Newar community in Kathmandu.This idea eventually led to the creation of Kumari, which became an important cultural film portraying Nepal’s traditions and social life. Through his work, Prem Bahadur Basnet helped introduce culturally rooted and artistic storytelling to Nepali cinema.

Suvendu Raj Ghosh is a Nepali film director and storyteller known for his clean visual style, emotional narratives, and character‑driven filmmaking. Active in contemporary Nepali cinema, he focuses on stories rooted in aspiration, personal struggle, and social realism, bringing a grounded and heartfelt approach to his direction.He is the director of the upcoming feature film I Am Jit Bahadur, a drama that follows the journey of a village boy chasing his dream of becoming an actor. Suvendu’s direction highlights human emotion, cultural nuance, and the bittersweet reality of ambition — blending humor, heart, and authenticity.With a growing body of work across films and visual projects, Suvendu Raj Ghosh continues to establish himself as a filmmaker committed to meaningful storytelling and relatable Nepali characters.

Ujwal Ghimire is a veteran Nepali film and television director, producer, writer, and actor whose career spans more than four decades and has significantly shaped mainstream Nepali cinema. Beginning in theatre and early Nepal Television programs, he rose to prominence with acclaimed films such as Kismat, Chhodi Gaye Paap Lagla, Andaj, and Woda No. 6. Known for emotionally resonant storytelling and audience‑centered direction, he has earned multiple National Film Awards and industry honors. Ghimire remains an influential creative force, contributing to film, television, and the development of new talent in Nepal’s entertainment industry.