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Avesh Bajracharya Cinematographer, camera person Avesh Bajracharya is a talented Nepali cinematographer and camera person. He began his career at News 24 and is currently working with AP1 Television. Avesh has worked on more than a dozen music videos and several commercial advertisements. He is also part of the camera crew for popular shows like "Nepal Idol" and "Comedy Champion". His work showcases his creativity and technical skills, making him a notable figure in the Nepali entertainment industry. 🎥

Binod Pradhan is an acclaimed Nepali cinematographer whose visual mastery spans both Nepali and Indian cinema. He began his career in Nepal with films such as Saino, Basudev, and other early Nepali classics, where his naturalistic lighting and emotional framing first gained attention. Pradhan later became one of Bollywood’s most celebrated cinematographers, shaping landmark films including Rang De Basanti, Devdas, Parinda, Mission Kashmir, 1942: A Love Story, and Bhag Milkha Bhag. His poetic realism, technical precision, and storytelling depth have made him one of South Asia’s most influential visual artists.

Starting from his early career in the late 1980s, Deepak Dhakal emerged as a dedicated Nepali cinematographer known for his steady contribution to commercial and social‑themed Nepali cinema. He made his debut as a cinematographer with Sindoor and went on to work in more than 20 feature films, shaping the visual tone of 1990s and early‑2000s Nepali filmmaking.Dhakal’s filmography includes notable titles such as Shanti Deep (1989), Cheli Beti (1990), Pheri Bhetaula (1990), Didi (1992), Chokho Maya (1993), Chatyang (1994), Chahana (1994), Sarangi (1994), and Pahilo Prem (1997). His work is remembered for its grounded visual style, clarity in storytelling, and commitment to traditional Nepali cinematographic techniques.Beyond filmmaking, Dhakal served as a professor at Oscar International College, Nepal’s only dedicated film‑teaching institute, and was an active member of NEFTA, contributing to the professional development of the industry. He passed away on 3 December 2015 due to a brain hemorrhage, leaving behind a respected legacy in Nepali cinema.

Shambhu Sapkota is a Nepali cinematographer from Panauti, active in Nepali cinema since 1994, known for his extensive body of work across commercial and dramatic films. He has shot more than 50 feature films, contributing to the visual style of late‑1990s and 2000s Kollywood. His early credit includes Sadak (1994), and he continued through major titles such as Thuldai (1999), A Mero Hajur (2002), Kismat (2007), Ma Timi Bina Marihalchu (2008), and Rhythm (2013). His career reflects consistency, technical reliability, and long‑term collaboration with leading directors of the era.