Shekhar Chapagain

  Laya Sangroula is a Nepali actor and filmmaker known for his thoughtful performances and contributions to socially conscious cinema. Active across film, theatre, and television, he has built a reputation for portraying grounded, emotionally layered characters that reflect everyday Nepali life. Sangroula has also worked behind the camera, engaging in writing and direction that highlight cultural identity, social issues, and human relationships. His commitment to meaningful storytelling and his steady presence in the industry have made him a respected creative voice within contemporary Nepali film and performing arts.        

Saroj Lamichhane is an internationally recognized blindfolded speed painter and Nepali performing artist whose work bridges visual art, cinema, and therapeutic practice. Known for his high‑precision live painting performances across Nepal, India, the Middle East, and Europe, he has become one of the most visible Nepali art personalities on global stages. In film, Lamichhane has appeared as an actor and creative performer, bringing his expressive physicality and artistic discipline into character‑driven roles. His unique background as a speed painter and art therapist informs his screen presence, making him a distinctive figure in Nepali cinema’s new generation of multidisciplinary artists. He is also active as a motivational speaker and lecturer, conducting workshops on creativity, emotional healing, and art‑based therapy for students, corporate groups, and social organizations.

Nutan Pradhan is a versatile Nepali film writer, screenwriter, story writer, actress, lyricist, producer, and playback singer active since the late 1980s. She has contributed to some of Nepali cinema’s most memorable films, including Behuli, Sworga, Saraswati, Sorah Barshe Jowan, Nepal Pyaro Chha, and Rang Baijani. Known for her emotional storytelling and strong character-driven narratives, she has written dialogue, screenplay, and lyrics across multiple genres. Nutan also acted in Saraswati alongside Shiva Shrestha and Gauri Malla, and performed playback vocals in Sworga. Her multi‑disciplinary work has made her one of the most influential women creatives of her era.

Asmita Gautam is a Nepali poet, performer, writer, and teacher whose work blends emotional honesty with contemporary feminist and social themes. Active across spoken word, theatre, and literary circles, she is known for her expressive performance style and her ability to translate lived experience into intimate, resonant storytelling. Asmita’s writing often explores identity, womanhood, memory, and the quiet tensions of everyday life, making her a compelling voice among emerging Nepali creatives.She appears as one of the featured artists in the upcoming film Ek Mutthi Badal, contributing her poetic presence and narrative sensitivity to the project’s ensemble of storytellers.