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Sangita Shrestha is a talented Nepalese film director, screenwriter, and media presenter. Born in Biratnagar, Nepal, she has made significant contributions to the Nepali film industry. Here are some highlights from her career: Early Career Radio and Television: Sangita started her career on radio and later became a VJ for Image Channel from 2000-2004. She then worked at Kantipur Television, hosting the show Music Mela. Music Videos and Short Films: She began directing music videos and a series of short films. She has directed over 70 videos but is best known for her short films series Katha Premka. Notable Works Katha Premka: A series of short films that later inspired a book of short love stories titled Kathama Aljhiyeka Prem, released in 2016. Katha Kathmandu: Her first feature film, released in 2018, explores the interconnected lives and relationships of three men living in Kathmandu. Other Contributions Miss Nepal 2016: Sangita appeared as a member of the jury panel for Miss Nepal 2016. Social Activism: She is also involved in social activism and is the chairperson at Samriddhi Foundation Nepal. Sangita Shrestha's work has been well-received, and she continues to be an influential figure in Nepali cinema.

Kishor Rana was a veteran Nepali film director active from 1994 until his passing in 2019, known for shaping the visual and narrative style of several influential Nepali films. Beginning his directorial career with Karja (1994), he went on to direct notable works such as Raanko (1995), Karodpati (1997), Sima Rekha (1997), Gham Chaya (1998), and Ek Number Ko Pakhe (1999). His film Raanko is recognized as Nepal’s first cinemascope movie, and Sima Rekha is regarded as a historically significant film in Nepali cinema. Rana passed away on August 21, 2019, at Nidan Hospital, Lalitpur, at the age of 64, following long‑term kidney complications. His disciplined direction, technical innovation, and contribution to Nepali storytelling remain respected within the industry.

Shiva Regmi (1965–2013) was one of Nepal’s most influential film directors, screenwriters, and producers, known for shaping mainstream Nepali cinema through emotional family dramas, strong female characters, and commercially successful films such as Aafanta, Aafno Manche, A Mero Hajur, Sukha Dukha, Duniya, Hami Tin Bhai, Muglan, and Kaha Bhetiyela. Active from 1991–2013, he directed over 20 major films and contributed as writer, lyricist, production designer, and actor across 100+ film credits. He received multiple National Film Awards, including Best Director (2010, 2012) and Best Writer (2013).

Shanti Das (also spelled Shanti Das or Shanti Das) was an Indian film art director and set decorator who was active from the 1950s to the 1990s. He also worked as an art director on the Nepali film Maitighar (1966). A master craftsman of the golden age of Hindi cinema, he worked on over two hundred films and helped define the visual language of mainstream Bollywood. He died on August 14, 2011 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.