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Shristi Maharjan is an emerging Nepali dance choreographer, dancer, model, and theatre artist. Passionate about movement and visual storytelling, she has built her career through stage performances, theatre productions, music videos, and fashion projects, showcasing her versatility across different artistic disciplines. She is recognized for her expressive choreography and dynamic stage presence, blending performance with contemporary creative expression.As a promising talent in Nepal's entertainment industry, Shristi continues to expand her artistic journey through film and music. She serves as the dance choreographer for the feature film Bob Dai, marking an important milestone in her growing career while reflecting her dedication to creating engaging and visually compelling performances.

Shardda Silwal is a Nepali dance teacher, actor, and former senior dance director known for her long service at the Cultural Corporation (1992–2023). Over three decades, she trained students across multiple schools, specializing in classical, folk, and contemporary Nepali dance. Her work includes stage choreography, cultural program direction, and mentoring young performers who later entered professional arts. Alongside teaching, she has also contributed as an actor, appearing in cultural productions and performance‑based projects.

Bhairav Bahadur Thapa (born 18 February 1933 AD / 1989 Falgun 6 BS, Kamalpokhari, Kathmandu) was a pioneering Nepali dancer, choreographer, and scholar widely regarded as one of the earliest architects of Nepali folk‑dance staging. His creative works began appearing from 2007 BS (1950/51 AD), and he formally entered the field of dance direction around 2010 BS (1953/54 AD) through the Bhairav Nritya Dal, established under the initiative of playwright Balkrishna Sama. This marked the beginning of his influential artistic journey.Thapa revitalized Nepali folk and cultural dance by presenting it on national and international stages, giving the genre a new identity and professional structure. He authored several foundational texts, including Nepali Nritya ra Sharirik Praveshika Parts 1–3 (2022 BS / 1965 AD), Dhoka (2030 BS / 1973 AD), Hiddahiddai Baneka Tasbirharu (2065 BS / 2008 AD), Samarpan (2067 BS / 2010 AD), and Himal Natya Mimansa (2072 BS / 2015 AD), which remain important references in Nepali dance studies.Honored with recognitions such as the Jagdamba Shree Samman and Bhim Darshan Roka Memorial Award, Thapa’s contributions shaped the academic, cultural, and performative landscape of Nepali dance.He passed away after a lifetime dedicated to dance, leaving behind a legacy that continues to guide Nepal’s choreographic and cultural scholarship.

Bhuvan Das Shrestha (also known as Bhuvan Shrestha) is a leading Nepali dance director, choreographer, and instructor, widely recognized for shaping modern dance direction in Nepali cinema. Born on August 11, he currently serves as the Chairman/President of the Dance Directors Association Nepal, the umbrella body representing Nepali film choreographers.