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Murari Thakur is a veteran Nepali cinematographer whose career spans more than three decades, contributing to some of the most formative eras of Nepali cinema. His work begins as early as 1982 and continues through the late 2000s, covering major commercial, romantic, and social‑drama films. He is known for his consistent visual craftsmanship across both black‑and‑white and early color Nepali films.His filmography includes landmark titles such as Jivan Rekha (1982), Silu (1987), Jhuma (1991), Rakshya (1993), Daijo (1996), Chori Buhari (1996), Chamatkar (1999), Apsara (2000), and Ajambari Maya (2002).

Mahesh Paudel is a Nepali cinematographer and Director of Photography known for his versatile visual style and his contributions to both Nepali and Indian film industries. His career began with a passion for visual storytelling, and his early works such as Nirankush (2013) and Manjari (2013) showcased his ability to create emotionally resonant imagery through light, composition, and grounded realism.Over the years, Paudel has collaborated with leading Nepali filmmakers and steadily built a reputation as one of the industry’s most reliable and visually expressive cinematographers. His acclaimed work in Ranveer (2019) earned praise for elevating the film’s emotional and cinematic impact through refined visual aesthetics.He continues to expand his portfolio with major projects including Rann (2022), Prema (2023), Chitra (2024), and the upcoming Balidan (2025), where he took over as the lead cinematographer for the final schedule.Mahesh Paudel has also worked extensively in India, serving as Director of Photography for multiple Mumbai‑based production houses between 2005–2018, further strengthening his technical range and industry experience.Known for his disciplined craft, adaptability across genres, and strong command of camera language, Paudel remains one of the prominent cinematographers shaping the visual identity of contemporary Nepali cinema.

Pramod Karki is a Kathmandu‑based director of photography, cinematographer, and filmmaker known for his work on Nepali reality shows, television, music videos, commercials, and feature films. He has served as DOP for Ko Banchha Crorepati (KBC Nepal), Himalaya Roadies (Seasons 1–3), Ainaa, and The Poet Idol, and as cinematographer on films including Mala and Tara: The Lost Star, the latter screened at the Cannes International Film Festival market.

Starting from his early career in the late 1980s, Deepak Dhakal emerged as a dedicated Nepali cinematographer known for his steady contribution to commercial and social‑themed Nepali cinema. He made his debut as a cinematographer with Sindoor and went on to work in more than 20 feature films, shaping the visual tone of 1990s and early‑2000s Nepali filmmaking.Dhakal’s filmography includes notable titles such as Shanti Deep (1989), Cheli Beti (1990), Pheri Bhetaula (1990), Didi (1992), Chokho Maya (1993), Chatyang (1994), Chahana (1994), Sarangi (1994), and Pahilo Prem (1997). His work is remembered for its grounded visual style, clarity in storytelling, and commitment to traditional Nepali cinematographic techniques.Beyond filmmaking, Dhakal served as a professor at Oscar International College, Nepal’s only dedicated film‑teaching institute, and was an active member of NEFTA, contributing to the professional development of the industry. He passed away on 3 December 2015 due to a brain hemorrhage, leaving behind a respected legacy in Nepali cinema.