Uddhab Poudel

Puran Joshi is a Nepali actor, director, and producer known for his steady contribution to contemporary Nepali cinema and television. Active across multiple creative roles, he has built a reputation for thoughtful storytelling, disciplined craft, and a strong command of both performance and direction. Joshi has worked on a range of projects—from feature films to TV serials—often focusing on socially grounded narratives and character‑driven drama. His involvement in production further highlights his commitment to strengthening Nepal’s film ecosystem, making him a versatile and respected figure in the industry.

Yubaraj Lama is a veteran Nepali actor, filmmaker, and action director known for his influential presence in Nepali cinema since the late 1980s. His career spans acting, directing, choreography, and sports administration, making him one of the industry’s most versatile figures.   Selected Filmography As Actor Sarauto (2019) Saayad (2012) Phool (2012) Jangabaaz (2009) Gorkha Rakshyak (2008) Agneepath (2005) Dharmatma (2003) Hero (2000) Deuta (1993) Chino (1991) Bijaya Parajaya (1990)   As Director Khandaan (2004) Dharmatma (2003 As Action Director Chino (1991) Deuta (1993) Aparadh (1994) Badal (1994) Khelauna (1999)

Ramesh Budhathoki has so far acted in 1,200 teleserials and in about five dozen movies. Moreover, he has also directed 11 movies. He also holds the record for making Nepal’s longest teleserial of 980 episodes which ran on Nepal 1 television from 2004 to 2007. Budhathoki also made Nepal’s first teleserial called Bacha Birseko Chaina (Haven’t Forgotten Promise) in 1986.

Prem Bahadur Basnet is a Nepali film director known for his contribution to the early development of Nepali cinema and for directing the culturally important film Kumari.After completing his B.Ed., Basnet received scholarships to study abroad, including one from a university in Hawaii, USA, and another to study scriptwriting at the Film and Television Institute of India in Pune, India. While many students at the time were going to the United States for higher education, Basnet chose to pursue film studies in Pune because of his strong interest in cinema.He studied there for two years, going to Pune in 1962 and returning to Nepal in 1964. After returning, he worked at Nepal’s Information Department, where he became involved in cultural and media-related activities.Having studied filmmaking, Basnet was more interested in creating original and artistic films rather than purely commercial cinema. During this period, when Nepal was invited to represent the country in international film festivals, he decided to make a film based on the living goddess Kumari tradition of the Newar community in Kathmandu.This idea eventually led to the creation of Kumari, which became an important cultural film portraying Nepal’s traditions and social life. Through his work, Prem Bahadur Basnet helped introduce culturally rooted and artistic storytelling to Nepali cinema.