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Shree Purush Dhakal is a Nepali lyricist with verified credits across multiple Nepali feature films from the early 1990s to recent years. His work appears consistently in The Film Nepal and LensNepal databases, confirming him as an active and recognized songwriter in Nepali cinema.

Santosh Panta is a renowned Nepali comedian, actor, director, and songwriter. He is best known for his iconic sitcom Hijo Aaja Ka Kura, which aired on Nepal Television and addressed contemporary social issues. The show ran for an impressive 13 years with 699 episodes and later returned for 117 episodes on Kantipur Television. It also served as a platform for many Nepali comedians, including Deepak Raj Giri and Deepa Shree Niraula. Santosh Panta began his acting journey at the age of 7 and has appeared in around 30 movies, including Badalido Aakash and Chauka Dau. The first film he made was ‘April Fool’. He has acted in more than 2,000 series. He has also directed and acted in various Gaijatra comedy performances, theater productions, and television series. Additionally, he was a judge on the reality show Comedy Champion.

Hira Singh Khatri is regarded as one of the earliest architects of Nepali cinema, best known for directing Aama (1964), the first Nepali feature film produced in Nepal under the Royal Nepal Film Corporation. His work marked the formal beginning of Nepal’s national film industry, establishing narrative, technical, and production standards for future filmmakers. Khatri later directed Hijo Aaja Bholi (1967), further strengthening the foundation of Nepali storytelling on screen. His films emphasized patriotism, social values, and emotional realism, influencing a generation of emerging directors. As a pioneering figure who helped transition Nepal from stage and radio culture into cinematic expression, Hira Singh Khatri’s contribution remains a defining milestone in the history of Nepali filmmaking.

Karun Thapa is a renowned Nepali lyricist, Ghazalkar, poet, and creative personality known for his meaningful, emotional, and literary approach to songwriting. He has made a remarkable contribution to Nepali music through his powerful lyrics, particularly in modern songs, film songs, and ghazals.Born in Beni, Myagdi, Nepal, Karun Thapa has been active in Nepal's creative field for several decades. His writing reflects deep emotions, human relationships, love, and social themes, making him one of the respected lyricists of Nepali music.His most recognized works include the evergreen song “Badal Barsha Bijuli” from the movie Kartavya, sung by Ananda Karki and Prashna Shakya, with lyrics written by Karun Thapa and music composed by Sachin Singh. The song gained renewed popularity years later through social media platforms and became one of the widely recognized Nepali songs among younger generations.