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Samten Bhutia is a Nepali filmmaker, screenwriter, and theatre‑trained storyteller known for his visually grounded, character‑driven approach to cinema. Emerging from the eastern Himalayan creative community, he has directed and written several Nepali and regional films, often blending realism with emotional, socially rooted narratives. Bhutia’s work reflects a strong command of performance direction and atmospheric visual tone, making him a distinctive voice among contemporary Nepali directors.

Maunata Shrestha is a prominent Nepali screenwriter and film producer known for his prolific contribution to mainstream Nepali cinema. With a career spanning decades, he has written the story, screenplay, and dialogue for more than 145 feature films, including major commercial hits such as Khalanayak, Dadagiri, Myanmar Dhadkan, and many others.Recognized for his strong command of emotional storytelling, action‑drama structure, and audience‑driven dialogue, Shrestha has become one of the most reliable and respected writers in the Nepali film industry. Alongside writing, he has also produced several films under his banner, further strengthening his creative footprint in Nepali cinema.

Shailesh Kandel Kshetri is a Nepali screenwriter, concept creator, media professional, director, producer, and lyricist, recognized for pioneering RAW – Revolutionary Agriculture War (2020–present), the world’s first agriculture game reality show blending entertainment with agricultural education. Active in Nepali media for over a decade, he has contributed as writer, associate director, director, producer, and format creator across films, reality shows, and television programs. His work includes involvement in Michael Adhikari, The Game Changer, Himalaya Roadies, and Poet Idol, establishing him as a versatile storyteller shaping Nepal’s evolving media landscape.

Khagendra Lamichhane is an actor, writer and director, and he has been successfully pursuing what he has been doing since 1999. He has acted in four acclaimed movies. He has directed five plays among which most of them have been staged in different national and international theatre festivals.