Sushma Niraula

Chaturbhuj Aashavadi was a prominent Nepali cultural figure known as a cultural activist, dancer, director, and Maithili playwright. His work spanned multiple disciplines including music, dance-drama, acting, direction, and cultural research, making him a key contributor to Nepal’s performing arts scene.He was the founding अध्यक्ष (Chairperson) of Bhanu Kala Kendra, an institution dedicated to the promotion of arts and culture. Aashavadi was deeply passionate about discovering new talent and providing training to emerging artists. He devoted much of his life to mentoring aspiring performers, often supporting underprivileged talents by bringing them into his own home and nurturing their artistic growth.His active involvement in the cultural sector began after he participated in the 2014 B.S. language movement led by Mahakavi Laxmi Prasad Devkota. Inspired by this movement, he went on to play a pioneering role in initiating street-based cultural programs in Nepal, using performance as a powerful medium for public awareness and social expression.Throughout his career, Aashavadi acted in and directed a wide range of notable plays in both Nepali and Maithili languages. His major works include Prithak-Prithak Golardha, Vidyarthi, Raksi, Chhippiyeko Dukhai (Nepali), Jwailkanakani (Maithili), Pus Jaad ki Magh Jaad (Maithili), Aago Dankirheko Chha, Natakbhitrako Natak, Satar Ko Bihe (docudrama), and Shivpuriya Aatank.Chaturbhuj Aashavadi is remembered for his lifelong dedication to cultural development, artistic education, and the promotion of theatre as a tool for social transformation in Nepal.

Samde Sherpa is Nepal’s first stand‑up comedian and a pioneering film artist known for introducing caricature‑based stage comedy to the country. Active across stage, television, and cinema, he influenced generations of Nepali comedians and performed internationally, including Japan. Honored with the Rastriya Smriti Puraskar (2072), he remains a foundational figure in modern Nepali comedy.

Prashamsa Subedi is a Nepali film artist who makes her on‑screen debut in the 2026 social‑drama Lalibazar, appearing alongside Swastima Khadka and Rabindra Singh Baniya. Introduced as a new face in Nepali cinema, she represents the emerging generation of performers entering the industry through socially grounded, character‑driven films

Kiran D.C. is a former Nepali film actress who was active in the Nepali film industry during the 1990s. She appeared in several Nepali motion pictures and was among the actresses contributing to the growth of Nepal's cinema industry during that period.Available film archives and cast records identify her as a performer in films such as Soon Chandi (1996) and Chandal (1998). Through her screen appearances, she became part of an era that helped shape modern Nepali cinema.Although detailed information about her personal life, early background, and career journey remains limited in publicly available sources, her work in Nepali films of the 1990s continues to be preserved through film archives and historical records. As one of the actresses associated with that generation of Nepali cinema, Kiran D.C. remains a recognizable name among enthusiasts of classic Nepali films