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Prem Bahadur Basnet is a Nepali film director known for his contribution to the early development of Nepali cinema and for directing the culturally important film Kumari.After completing his B.Ed., Basnet received scholarships to study abroad, including one from a university in Hawaii, USA, and another to study scriptwriting at the Film and Television Institute of India in Pune, India. While many students at the time were going to the United States for higher education, Basnet chose to pursue film studies in Pune because of his strong interest in cinema.He studied there for two years, going to Pune in 1962 and returning to Nepal in 1964. After returning, he worked at Nepal’s Information Department, where he became involved in cultural and media-related activities.Having studied filmmaking, Basnet was more interested in creating original and artistic films rather than purely commercial cinema. During this period, when Nepal was invited to represent the country in international film festivals, he decided to make a film based on the living goddess Kumari tradition of the Newar community in Kathmandu.This idea eventually led to the creation of Kumari, which became an important cultural film portraying Nepal’s traditions and social life. Through his work, Prem Bahadur Basnet helped introduce culturally rooted and artistic storytelling to Nepali cinema.

Arjun Kumar Dangol, popularly known as Arjun Kumar, is a Nepali singer and film producer recognized for his contributions to both music and cinema. Active since the early 2000s, he began his career as a singer before transitioning into filmmaking, where he established himself as a successful producer of mainstream Nepali films. Known for blending commercial appeal with emotional storytelling, he has produced several notable projects and collaborated with leading actors, directors, and technicians in the industry. His dual identity as a singer and filmmaker has made him a versatile creative figure in modern Nepali entertainment

Pradeep Kumar Udaya (Pradeep Udaya) is a respected Nepali film producer, distributor, and exhibitor, regarded as an expert in the Nepali film business. He entered the industry by producing the film Chelibeti in 2045 B.S., which was released on Chaitra 26, 2046 B.S. Since then, he has produced 11 feature films. Coming from a film family—his father was also a film producer—Udaya has continued the legacy while also serving as Chairman and operator of Dwarika Udaya Cinema, Butwal. Through production, distribution, and exhibition, he has played a key role in strengthening the commercial foundation of Nepali cinema.

Biswa Basnet is an actor and writer, known for Anyay (1989), Kumari (1977) and Sindoor (1980).