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Anil Kurmi is a Nepali film and theatre actor, story–script writer, and director known for his work in short films, independent cinema, and his appearance in the feature film The Shameless (2024). His creative portfolio spans acting, writing, and directing across Nepali, Tharu, Bhojpuri, and Hindi language projects, making him a versatile emerging voice in Nepal’s contemporary film landscape.

Nisha Sharma is a veteran Nepali theatre actress with a career spanning over three decades, known for her powerful performances in more than fifty stage productions. A leading figure of Aarohan Gurukul and a celebrated interpreter of complex roles such as Nora in Putaliko Ghar, she became the first woman Chancellor of the Nepal Academy of Music and Drama in 2023, marking a historic milestone in Nepali performing arts.

Bishnu Sapkota, popularly known by his iconic screen name “Harke Haldar,” is a veteran Nepali comedian and character actor active since the mid‑1990s. He rose to nationwide fame through the hit comedy serial Harke Haldar (2011–present), where he has appeared in over 490 episodes, becoming one of Nepal’s most recognizable rural‑comedy personalities.Beyond television, Sapkota has acted in films such as Bhariya (1996), Dewar Babu (2007), Please Laugh Once (2010), and the short film The Boat (2023).He is also the creator and lead performer of popular YouTube comedy series like Putaliko Bhatti and Gaijatra specials, expanding his influence into digital media and maintaining a strong connection with Nepali audiences.