Subrat Raj Acharya

Milan Chams, also known as Milan Chamling Rai, is a prominent Nepali film director and producer. Born on March 20, 1980, in Kathmandu, Nepal, he has made significant contributions to the Nepali film industry. Milan Chams is known for his work on films such as "Bir Bikram", "Lily Bily", and "Blind Rocks". He has received numerous awards, including the National Film Award for Best Director for "Blind Rocks" in 2018. Milan Chams began his career as a music video director, directing over 200 music videos before transitioning to films. He is also recognized for popularizing the trend of shooting Nepali films overseas, with scenes shot in countries like Norway, Turkey, the UK, Romania, and Azerbaijan.

Prabhat Rimal is a well-known media personality and event consultant in Nepal. He is the Founder and CEO of Vogue Ad & Event Management, one of Nepal’s leading event management companies. His expertise extends to radio programming, public speaking, and event coordination, making him a dynamic force in the industry. Previously, Prabhat served as the station manager of Kantipur FM, one of Nepal’s most prestigious media houses. He also runs Facelift, a platform offering professional training and local recruitment services. His leadership and vision have helped shape Nepal’s media and event landscape.

Sahara Sharma is an independent Nepali filmmaker, writer, producer, and media entrepreneur recognized for her socially grounded narratives and youth‑focused storytelling. After completing her Master’s of Science in Communication from Bangalore University, she founded Gauthali Entertainment in Kathmandu, where she began shaping her voice as a director and media creator.Starting her career as a journalist with Nepal Republic Media, Sahara transitioned into filmmaking with several short films before directing her first television film, Chasing Rainbows (2013) — a bold exploration of sexuality, migration, and depression among Nepali youth. The film opened the Kathmandu International Mountain Film Festival (KIMFF 2013), won the Nepal Panorama Award, and later received the Critics’ Award at the Toronto Nepali Film Festival (2014).She has since produced and directed two television series — Gauthali ka Kathaharu (2017–18) and Maya Bhanne Cheez Estai Ho (2018–19) — and hosts Gauthali Talks (2020–), a roundtable show on cinema and media. Her new feature‑length project, Ek Mutthi Badal, marks her return to narrative filmmaking.

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.