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Prakash Thapa

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Prakash Thapa is regarded as one of the legendary directors of Nepali cinema, known for shaping the visual and narrative style of the industry during its formative decades. Active primarily in the 1980s and 1990s, he directed several influential film...

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Prakash Thapa is regarded as one of the legendary directors of Nepali cinema, known for shaping the visual and narrative style of the industry during its formative decades. Active primarily in the 198...

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Full NamePrakash Thapa
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Film Director
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Active Since1980

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7

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1

Awards

46 yrs

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