Shailesh Kandel Kshetri

Samten Bhutia is a Nepali filmmaker, screenwriter, and theatre‑trained storyteller known for his visually grounded, character‑driven approach to cinema. Emerging from the eastern Himalayan creative community, he has directed and written several Nepali and regional films, often blending realism with emotional, socially rooted narratives. Bhutia’s work reflects a strong command of performance direction and atmospheric visual tone, making him a distinctive voice among contemporary Nepali directors.

Madhab Raj Kharel  (Madhab Kharel) is a prominent figure in the Nepali film industry. He began his career in 1998 with his first written and directed drama, "Jana Chetana," which became immensely popular in Nepal at that time. Following the success of "Jana Chetana," he produced and directed telefilms such as "Kasur" and "Kasto Yo Jiwan." Throughout his career, Kharel has directed several films that focus on human rights, love stories, research-based subjects, and women's rights. Some notable films in his directorial portfolio include "Hyebe Karait Bhor," "Birano Maya," "Dhunge Yug" (the first Nepali Silence movie ), "Dhunge Yug ... The Human Civilization," "Gadhimai 2066," "Durgamandu" & "Chitthi" In addition to his filmography, Kharel has directed around two dozen plus documentary films and over two dozen music videos to date. His contributions to the industry have been recognized through various awards and honors. Some of the accolades he has received include the Jury in Samjhana Digital Film Award (D-Cine Award) 2010, Sudaradevi Music Award in 2015 and 2018, Music Khabar Music Award in 2015, Model Songs Awards in 2018, Nepal Cultural International Film Festival in 2018 & 2021, Sagarmatha Music Award in 2018, Rastriya Sangeetkarmi Music Award in 2018, National Entertainment Award in 2021, and the Nepal-Africa Film Festival in 2021 & 2022. Kharel also holds a Guinness World Records, and he has been honored with the Best Director Awards and has also been decorated with the prestigious 'Prabal Janasewa Shree - Fourth' for his enormous contribution in Nepali cinema and arts. Madhab Raj Kharel's contributions have significantly impacted the Nepali film industry, and he continues to be an influential figure in the field. PRESIDENT : PIM NEPAL (Organization) CHAIRMAN : NIM AWARD & PIM NEPAL FILM FESTIVAL PUBLISHER: POWER NEWS NATIONAL MAGAZINE ADVISOR : - National Folk Culture Association (NFCA NEPAL) - National Creator and Performer Academy (NCPA). LIFE TIME MEMBER : -  Film Directors Guild of Nepal ( FDGN) -  Film Conservation Forum  (FCF) - Rastriya Sangeetkarmi Sangh HONORARY MEMBER : - Pariwartan Nepal - Film Artist Workers Organization of Nepal (FAWON) -  Film Journalist Associations of Nepal   MEMBER : - Music Royalty Collection Society Nepal (MRCSN) -  Lyricists 'Association of Nepal (geetkar sangh Nepal )

Yam Thapa is a Nepali film writer and director known for his work across story, screenplay, dialogue, and direction in modern Nepali cinema. Active since 2014, he has contributed to several notable films, including Kohinoor (screenplay, dialogue), K Ma Timro Haina Ra (screenplay), and the acclaimed Blind Rocks (story). His breakthrough as a director came with Hurray (2018) and Rajja Rani (2018), followed by the emotional drama Meri Mamu, where he served as both writer and director.Thapa’s recent works include writing and directing the upcoming film Lalibazar (2026), and contributing story, screenplay, and dialogue to titles such as Paraan (2025) and Anjila (2025). His storytelling blends social realism with emotional depth, making him one of the consistently active multi‑disciplinary creators shaping contemporary Nepali cinema.

B.S. Thapa is recognized as one of the early pillars of Nepali cinema, contributing as a director, writer, and actor during the formative decades of the industry. He is best known for directing the acclaimed film Manko Baadh (1973), which earned strong appreciation for its emotional depth and social storytelling. Thapa also worked on several influential projects that helped shape the narrative style of Nepali films in the 1970s and 1980s, bringing literary sensitivity and dramatic realism to the screen. His commitment to character‑driven stories and disciplined filmmaking made him a respected figure among his contemporaries. Through his films, mentorship, and long-standing dedication to the craft, B. S. Thapa played a meaningful role in strengthening the foundation of Nepali cinema.