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Jiwan Kumar Parajuli professionally known as Jiwan Parajuli is a famous film and Entertainment Journalist & Author from Nepal. He is involved in journalism and has been continuing the work since 2007 AD. On March 19, 2022, Parajuli released a book, Close-up. In the book, Parajuli interviews 61 people related to the Nepali film industry and develops a story from each of them. His non-fictional book is about the multidimensional portrayal of the Nepali film industry through a journalistic lens. Mr. Parajuli is the Immediate Past Vice President of the Film Journalist Association Nepal. In 2007, he started his media career as a technical team member at FM station Radio Upatyaka 87.6MHz in Kathmandu, Nepal. Later on, he started to host some regular film and entertainment shows. He is also the media coordinator of the Film Development Board (Government of Nepal). His interest in films and the entertainment industry made him in a way to work as a professional film journalist. After getting experience with a few other FM stations, national television (Nepal Television), and online portals, he also started his own online news portal "Thuloparda.com". Thuloparda.com, a web portal, and its own YouTube channel Thuloparda TV contribute their service to film and entertainment news content. He has also received recognition for my work. In 2022, he was awarded the "Press Council Beat Journalism Prize" and in 2021, he received the "PIM Nepal Film Festival Excellence in Entertainment Journalism award".

Balkrishna Sama (1902 – 20 June 1981) was Nepal’s most influential modern playwright, poet, and literary reformer, widely honored as the Shakespeare of Nepal for his pioneering contribution to Nepali drama. Born in Gyaneshwor, Kathmandu, he began his literary career in the early 1920s, writing socially conscious plays that challenged tradition and expanded the artistic scope of Nepali theatre. His worksincluding Prem Pinda, Bhater, Tansen, and Amar Singh introduced psychological depth, historical imagination, and modern dramatic structure to Nepali literature. A former army officer turned full‑time writer, Sama received Nepal’s highest honors for his cultural impact, and his legacy continues to define the foundation of Nepali drama and stage literature.

Laxman Lohani is a Nepali lyricist, poet, satirist, and playwright known for his patriotic songs, socially conscious poetry, and sharp political commentary. His writing blends folk emotion, national identity, and cultural storytelling, giving his work a distinctive voice in modern Nepali literature and music.As a lyricist, Lohani has written memorable songs rooted in Nepali life, rural sentiment, and emotional depth. His patriotic and social‑themed lyrics are recognized for their sincerity, clarity, and cultural resonance.As a poet, he creates lyrical and symbolic works that explore themes of nation, society, human emotion, and moral reflection. His poetry often highlights the struggles and aspirations of ordinary people.As a satirist, Lohani is known for bold and humorous critiques of political behavior, social hypocrisy, and leadership culture. His satire carries both wit and truth, making it powerful and memorable.

Daulat Bikram Bista (1925–2002) was a renowned Nepali writer and novelist celebrated for his portrayal of social issues, culture, and the lives of ordinary people. Born in Bhojpur, Nepal, he authored several influential novels, including Chapaiyeka Anuhar and Jyoti Jyoti Mahajyoti, the latter earning him the prestigious Madan Puraskar. His works often highlighted discrimination, inequality, and human struggles in Nepali society. Bista’s literary contributions have influenced Nepali culture and cinema, with some of his stories adapted into films, such as Sindoor, for which he is credited with the story.