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Bhusan Dahal is a pioneering Nepali television personality, music‑video director, filmmaker, and talk‑show host whose career has shaped Nepal’s modern visual media landscape. Active since 1988, he first gained national attention as the host of Sunday Pop on Nepal Television, later initiating the political program Disha Nirdesh and becoming one of Nepal’s most influential TV creatives.He directed hundreds of music videos for leading Nepali artists and made his feature‑film debut with Kagbeni (2008), a critically acclaimed film noted for its cinematic innovation.From 2003 to 2019, Dahal became a household name as the host of Fireside, a major current‑affairs talk show on Kantipur Television. He later launched The Bravo Delta Show on Himalaya TV, continuing his legacy as a sharp, respected interviewer.

Pratap Subba was a pioneering Nepali film director, writer, and lyricist from Darjeeling whose work helped shape the early identity of Nepali cinema. Active primarily in the 1970s and 1980s, he directed influential films such as Paralko Aago, Bachna Chahane Haru, Masaal, Kahi Andhyaro Kahi Ujyalo, Didi, Chatyang, and Bhisma Pratigya. Known for his realistic storytelling and strong emotional depth, Subba also contributed memorable lyrics and dialogues that enriched the cultural texture of his films. His commitment to authentic Nepali narratives made him one of the most respected filmmakers of his generation, leaving a lasting legacy in both Nepali and Darjeeling-based cinema.

Shyam Rai is a veteran Nepali film artist who has remained active in the industry for more than four decades. He began his cinematic journey in 1984 with the film “Basudev,” marking the start of a long and diverse career. Rai is known not only as an actor but also as a director, executive producer, legal advisor, assistant director, clap coordinator, and special appearance artist, reflecting his wide creative range. He has acted in over 37 films, including notable titles such as “Seto Bagh” (2015), “Rato Ghar” (2017), and “Bihe Pass” (2023). His recent works include “Hostel 3” (2025) and “Magne Raja” (2025). As a director, Shyam Rai has left a strong mark with films like “Chot” (1990), “Sankalpa” (1993), “Abala” (1996), “Guru Chela” (1998), “Aankha Lobhi Man Papi” (2003), and “Samarpan” (2004). Respected for his dedication, versatility, and long-standing contribution, Shyam Rai remains one of the most experienced and multifaceted figures in Nepali cinema

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.