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Jitendra Mahat Abhilasi (1956–2004) was a pioneering Nepali stage, radio, television, and film actor known for his powerful voice, disciplined craft, and exceptional contribution to Nepali performing arts. Born on 11 September 1956 in Kabilas, Nuwakot, he began his artistic journey as a student with a deep interest in theatre and literature. Abhilasi wrote, directed, and acted in his first historical play “Shree 5 Ranabahadur Shah” (1969) and went on to perform in over 482 radio dramas, 460 radio scripts, and more than 60 stage plays. He appeared in around 40 telefilms and over three dozen feature films including Manko Baadh, Basudev, Anyaya, Koseli, Chino, Basanti, Lagangatho, and Simarekha. Renowned for his radio drama legacy and versatile screen presence, Abhilasi remained one of Nepal’s most respected multi‑disciplinary artists until his passing on 27 September 2004.

केदारनाथ पौडेल पोखराका एक प्रसिद्ध नाटककार, निर्देशक, अभिनेता र लेखक हुन्। उनी इन्द्रेणी थिएटरका अध्यक्ष हुन् र नेपालमा एक स्वतन्त्र थिएटर कलाकारको रूपमा चिनिन्छन्। उनको रंगमञ्चको यात्रा उनको स्कूले उमेरदेखि नै सुरु भएको थियो जब उनले अभिनयप्रतिको लगाव पत्ता लगाए। त्यसबेलादेखि, उनी धेरै नाटकहरूमा लेखन, निर्देशन र प्रदर्शनमा सक्रिय रूपमा संलग्न छन्। उनका केही उल्लेखनीय कृतिहरूमा घेरो, धनिरामको गोरु, अतुर्कल, भ्रूण, बाटो, दाइजो, सपाना डिलक्स कोच समावेश छन्। उनको नाटक घेरोले अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय मान्यता प्राप्त गर्‍यो, इजिप्टको लक्सरमा भएको छैटौं अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय युवा रंगमञ्च महोत्सवमा शीर्ष १३ नाटकहरूमा स्थान प्राप्त गर्‍यो। केदारले १२ भन्दा बढी देशहरूमा प्रस्तुति दिँदै अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय स्तरमा नेपाली कला र संस्कृतिको प्रतिनिधित्व गरेका छन्। उनले बिलिफ इन स्नेक नामक वृत्तचित्र पनि निर्देशन गरेका थिए, जसले उल्लेखनीय ध्यान पायो। उनको नाटक धनिरामको गोरु पोखरामा मञ्चन गरिएको थियो र दर्शकहरूबाट सकारात्मक प्रतिक्रिया प्राप्त भएको थियो। उहाँका काम र योगदानहरूको बारेमा थप जानकारीको लागि, उहाँको आधिकारिक वेबसाइट: kedarpaudel.com.np मा जानुहोस्। केदारनाथ पौडेलको समर्पणले नेपालको रंगमञ्चलाई समृद्ध बनाएको छ र कलाकारहरूको अर्को पुस्तालाई प्रेरित गरेको छ।

Sandeep Shrestha is a Nepali theatre artist and stage actor from Biratnagar, known for his expressive performance style, disciplined rehearsal practice, and commitment to contemporary Nepali theatre. A former student of Mandala Theatre Nepal, he received structured training in acting, movement, voice, and ensemble performance, shaping his foundation as a serious stage performer.He later joined One World Theatre Nepal, where he expanded his craft through character‑based productions, physical theatre, and socially engaged storytelling. His work reflects a blend of classical theatre discipline and modern performance techniques, making him a reliable and emotionally grounded presence on stage.Active in plays, workshops, and collaborative productions, Shrestha represents the emerging generation of Nepali theatre practitioners dedicated to artistic growth, cultural expression, and meaningful performance.