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Mala Sinha is an iconic Indian actress whose early career is closely linked to the history of Nepali cinema. Born to a Nepali Christian family in Calcutta, she made her acting debut in the Nepali film Maitighar (1966), produced in collaboration with Nepal’s Royal Nepal Film Corporation. Her performance in Maitighar introduced a new level of professionalism, screen presence, and emotional depth to Nepali filmmaking at a time when the industry was still developing. The film became a landmark project, remembered for elevating Nepali cinema’s technical and artistic standards. Although Mala Sinha went on to achieve major stardom in Bollywood, her contribution to Maitighar remains a significant cultural bridge between Nepali and Indian cinema.

Sharmila Malla (born Sharmila Shah) is a respected Nepali actress, model, and producer active since 1984. Known for her expressive screen presence and strong dramatic roles, she debuted with the landmark film Kanchhi and went on to become one of the defining female performers of late‑80s and 90s Nepali cinema. Her work spans social dramas, romantic features, and family narratives, contributing significantly to the growth of modern Nepali film.    

Megha Pokharel (मेघा पोखरेल) is a former Nepali film actress who was active in Nepali cinema during the mid-1990s. She is remembered for her appearances in social and romantic Nepali films and is considered one of the actresses associated with the 1990s generation of Nepali cinema. Although she remained active for a short period, her work in films like Soltini and Sannani helped her gain recognition among audiences of that era.Megha Pokharel appeared in the 1995 Nepali movie Soltini, directed by Arun Kumar Jha. The film featured actors including Lokendra Karki, Ravi Shah, Santosh Panta, Parvati Adhikari, and Chiranjibi Basnet. The movie became one of the notable social-romantic films of its time and introduced Megha Pokharel to mainstream Nepali film audiences.She later appeared in Sannani alongside Saroj Khanal, Hemanta Budhathoki, and Sunil Thapa.Megha Pokharel’s real name is believed to be Bimala Pokharel, while “Megha Pokharel” was used as her screen name during her film career. After the late 1990s, she gradually stayed away from the public film industry, her contribution remains part of the archival history of classic Nepali cinema.

Tika Pahari is a respected veteran actor in Nepali cinema, known for his powerful supporting roles across several decades. He gained widespread recognition for his portrayal of Raj’s father in the beloved film Darpan Chhaya (2001), and has since appeared in numerous acclaimed films such as Jeevan Sangharsha (1995), Prithvi (1994), Manjari (2013), and Dui Rupaiyan (2017), where he played the role of a smuggling boss. His performances often bring emotional depth and gravitas, making him a familiar and admired figure in both classic and contemporary Nepali films. He is also the father of actor Gaurav Pahari, continuing a legacy of artistic contribution to Nepali cinema.