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Chhabi Raj Ojha – Nepali film producer and distributor known for shaping commercial cinema through hit films like Hero, Himmat, Kismat, and Loafer.  

Gagan Birahi was a prominent Nepali film producer, director, writer, and lyricist, known for his versatile contributions to Nepali cinema and literature. Active from the early 1990s, he worked across filmmaking, screenwriting, and songwriting, earning recognition as a multi‑talented creative figure in the industry.He made his film debut with Sankalp (1993), followed by contributions to several notable films including Miteri Gaun and Badal. As a lyricist, he wrote songs for films such as Bhauju and Truck Driver, showcasing his poetic depth and narrative sensitivity.Gagan Birahi directed Miteri Gaun, the first Nepali feature film fully shot in Japan, marking a milestone in Nepali cinema’s international production history. Alongside filmmaking, he remained active in literature, writing poems, stories, and lyrics throughout his career.His final published work was the poetry collection “Hastakshar”, which he released from his hospital bed, demonstrating his lifelong dedication to writing even during his final days.Gagan Birahi passed away in October 2018 at the age of 61, leaving behind a respected legacy in both Nepali cinema and literature.

Nikhil Upreti is a Nepalese film actor, film director, producer and martial artist. The biggest film star of 2000s. In the 2010s, He enjoyed a huge fan following in Nepal, especially in the rural belts of the country. Often regarded as one of the greatest Nepali film stars and stuntmen, his first film was Pinjada, which was released in 2000, in which he jumped from the seven story building of Manipal Hospital in Pokhara, Nepal, without any protection and body double. He has worked in over 200 films, won the Best Actor award in the National Films Award for Hami Tin Bhai. He was awarded the Rastriya Nagarik Swarna Samman in 2006. Upreti is well known for doing his own stunts. Some of his highest grossing movies are Pinjada, Nikhil Dai, Hami Tin Bhai, Dhadkan, Bhairav, and Lootera. After years in Mumbai (home of Bollywood), he was scheduled to direct and act in a Hindi movie called Commitment. He made a comeback to Nepalese Film Industry with 'Bhairav' in 2015, which was a commercial hit. After his return to Ktown, he has given five back to back super hit films such as Bhairav and Lootera

Mahesh Dawadi is a Nepali screenwriter known for his work in story, screenplay, and dialogue across modern Nepali cinema. Active since 2018, he has contributed to several notable films, including Purna Bahadurko Sarangi (2024) as the screenplay writer , the social‑drama Varistha Balaram (2025) as the story writer , and earlier works such as Ram Kahani (2018) and Kumva Karan (2019). His credits span story, screenplay, dialogue, and production design, reflecting a versatile creative presence in the industry.According to The Film Nepal, Dawadi has worked on 11 films to date, contributing as screenplay writer for titles like Roll No. 1, Purna Bahadurko Sarangi, Ke Ghar Ke Dera, Kumva Karan, and Ram Kahani; as dialogue writer for Roll No. 1, Purna Bahadurko Sarangi, and Ram Kahani; and as story writer for Pandit Bajeko Lauri (2018) .