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Shovit Basnet

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Shovit Basnet is a leading Nepali film director, actor, and producer, widely recognized for shaping the commercial mainstream of Nepali cinema from the 1990s onward. Known for his energetic direction style, mass‑appeal storytelling, and strong comman...

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Shovit Basnet is a leading Nepali film director, actor, and producer, widely recognized for shaping the commercial mainstream of Nepali cinema from the 1990s onward. Known for his energetic direction...

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Full NameShovit Basnet
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Active Since1990

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36 yrs

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