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Prem Bahadur Basnet

@prem-bahadur-basnet · Film Director, Film Maker/ Producer

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, includ...

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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., Ba...

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Full NamePrem Bahadur Basnet
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Active Since1970

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56 yrs

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