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Ramesh Koirala is a Nepali film director recognized for his grounded approach to storytelling and his focus on emotional realism. Active in Nepal’s evolving film landscape, he has contributed to projects that highlight social themes, personal journeys, and relatable Nepali experiences. Koirala’s direction emphasizes clarity, performance‑driven scenes, and strong narrative structure, establishing him as a thoughtful voice in modern Nepali filmmaking.

Santosh Sen is a leading Nepali film producer and director recognized for elevating mainstream Nepali cinema through high‑budget productions and strong visual storytelling. He rose to prominence with the blockbuster Prem Geet series and later expanded into direction with Prem Geet 3 and the large‑scale national drama Balidan. His work blends Nepali cultural identity with modern cinematic techniques, and his banner Aasusen Films has become synonymous with ambitious, globally‑positioned Nepali filmmaking.

Samjhana Upreti Rauniyar was born on Saturday, Mangsir 13, 2032 (November 29, 1975) in Gaurishankar VDC of Sarlahi district to the late father Keshav Prasad Upreti and mother Narayani Devi Upreti. Samjhana Upreti Rauniyar obtained her bachelor's degree in film directing and screenwriting from the College of Film Studies in BS 2064.Samjhana Upreti Rauniyar had experience as an assistant director in the feature films 'Bir Ganeshman', 'Man Mandir', 'Siwandko Sindoor', and 'Mamaghar' from 2000 to 2002. She also served as the 'Costume Coordinator' for the film 'Bir Ganeshman'.Rauniyar was the event coordinator for the film awards ceremony organized by the Nepali Film Technicians Association in 2008 and 2011 and the awards organized by the Nepal Advertising Association in 2008 and 2010. She was also the event manager for the 'Business Excellence Awards' and 'Call Competition' ceremonies organized by Boss and Bhapatrika from 2004 to 2008. She also worked as a 'Marketing Executive' for 'Divya Drishti' Television (2001 to 2001), 'Marketing Personnel and Production' for 200 Channels Pvt. Ltd. (1996-1998), and 'Media Executive' for Key Mark Ad Agency (1998).In 2010, Samjhana Upreti Rauniyar worked as the Creative Head (ACH) for Balaji Telefilm Pvt. Ltd., Bombay, and in the same year, she worked as a coordinator for the documentary film 'Over Mumbai' produced by the Indian Embassy. The documentary analyzed the relationship between Nepal and Nepal. Before that, she worked as an assistant director on the film 'Raid Aar Rang' directed by Neeraj Pathak in 2009 and produced by Ikkon and Mukta Arts in 2009. She also worked as an assistant director on the film 'A Strange Love' by Crystal Films directed by Tariq Khan in 2009.She also worked as an assistant director in six feature-length films, each one produced by Bhandarkar Entertainment, which were broadcast on Sony Entertainment Television in Bombay in 2009.

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.