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Mahendra Budhathoki is a Nepali film actor and director active in the Nepali film industry for several years, recognized for his contributions to commercial films, supporting roles, and character portrayals. He has worked both in front of and behind the camera, gradually establishing himself as a dependable performer and a filmmaker with a grounded approach to storytelling.

Om Prateek Gurung is a versatile Nepali filmmaker known for his multi‑disciplinary contributions as a director, actor, writer, and production designer. Born in Khungri‑2, Rolpa, he entered Nepali cinema in the mid‑1990s and steadily built a reputation for emotionally grounded storytelling and strong visual sensibility.As a director, his notable works include Timro Maya 99 Mero Maya 100 (2002), Farki Aau (2011), Yo Katha Ho Timro Mero (2014), Butterfly (2018), and the upcoming Mohar (2025). His long-running collaboration with leading actors and his ability to handle story, screenplay, lyrics, and production design make him one of the industry’s most adaptable creative forces.

Kishor Rana was a veteran Nepali film director active from 1994 until his passing in 2019, known for shaping the visual and narrative style of several influential Nepali films. Beginning his directorial career with Karja (1994), he went on to direct notable works such as Raanko (1995), Karodpati (1997), Sima Rekha (1997), Gham Chaya (1998), and Ek Number Ko Pakhe (1999). His film Raanko is recognized as Nepal’s first cinemascope movie, and Sima Rekha is regarded as a historically significant film in Nepali cinema. Rana passed away on August 21, 2019, at Nidan Hospital, Lalitpur, at the age of 64, following long‑term kidney complications. His disciplined direction, technical innovation, and contribution to Nepali storytelling remain respected within the industry.

Pranab Joshi is a Nepali director, writer, musician, and architect.Directorial Debut: Best known for writing and directing the blockbuster comedy-drama Resham Filili (2015), which became a cultural phenomenon in Nepal.