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Santosh Baniya is a rising star performer whose journey began on TikTok, where his natural acting style and motivational tone quickly attracted a large following. His consistent engagement and audience connection opened the door to film opportunities, starting with Hostel 3, followed by a featured role in Gobar Ganesh. Known for his humility and expressive delivery, Santosh continues to expand his work across digital platforms and Nepali cinema.

Alish Rai is a Nepali comedian, actor, model, director, and video creator, widely recognized as one of Nepal’s leading prank stars. Rising to fame through his self‑titled YouTube channels, he creates prank videos, comedy sketches, short movies, dance‑based content, and social‑awareness pranks that have garnered millions of views and a large following.Born in Gaighat, Nepal on 20 November 1994, he later moved to Kathmandu, where he completed a Bachelor of Business Studies and began building his on‑screen career. Alongside prank content, he has appeared as an actor in TV series such as Malamal and 16 Duna 8, and features in music videos and short films, often directing or co‑conceptualizing his own projects.

Shyam Chhetri is a Nepali director and writer currently based in Reynoldsburg, Ohio, recognized for his storytelling focused on diaspora life and emotional realism. Born on February 6, he has emerged as a new creative voice with his 2026 film Prawasi Jiwan, a project that reflects the struggles, hopes, and cultural identity of Nepali immigrants abroad. Chhetri continues to develop films that highlight community narratives and the lived experiences of the global Nepali diaspora.

Gautam Ratna Tuladhar is a respected Nepali visual artist and veteran film actor, widely recognized as the first color‑film villain of Nepali cinema for his memorable performance in Nepal’s first color feature film Kumari (1977). A multi‑talented figure, Tuladhar built a parallel career as a वरिष्ठ चित्रकार (senior painter) while establishing himself as a powerful screen presence across dozens of Nepali films.Emerging from Kathmandu’s artistic community, Tuladhar became known for his expressive face, controlled intensity, and ability to portray layered antagonists with dignity and emotional depth. His role in Kumari marked a turning point in Nepali film history, introducing a new visual era and giving him a lasting place in the industry’s foundational narrative.Beyond cinema, Tuladhar was deeply active in Nepal’s theatre movement. During the early BS 2040s, he performed in numerous stage productions under the Sanskriti Sansthan, contributing to a generation of socially conscious, performance‑driven Nepali theatre. His stage work strengthened his craft and shaped his reputation as a disciplined, versatile performer.Across film, theatre, and visual art, Gautam Ratna Tuladhar is remembered as a multi‑disciplinary artist whose contributions helped define the early aesthetic and emotional language of modern Nepali storytelling.