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Mahesh Dawadi is a Nepali screenwriter known for his work in story, screenplay, and dialogue across modern Nepali cinema. Active since 2018, he has contributed to several notable films, including Purna Bahadurko Sarangi (2024) as the screenplay writer , the social‑drama Varistha Balaram (2025) as the story writer , and earlier works such as Ram Kahani (2018) and Kumva Karan (2019). His credits span story, screenplay, dialogue, and production design, reflecting a versatile creative presence in the industry.According to The Film Nepal, Dawadi has worked on 11 films to date, contributing as screenplay writer for titles like Roll No. 1, Purna Bahadurko Sarangi, Ke Ghar Ke Dera, Kumva Karan, and Ram Kahani; as dialogue writer for Roll No. 1, Purna Bahadurko Sarangi, and Ram Kahani; and as story writer for Pandit Bajeko Lauri (2018) .

Ganesh Dev Pandey is a Nepali film director, writer, and screenwriter known for his socially rooted storytelling and his contribution to modern independent Nepali cinema. He made his directorial debut with Malati Ko Bhatti (2012), followed by the romantic drama Manjari (2013), both of which helped establish his reputation as a filmmaker with a distinct narrative voice.He gained wider recognition with Gaja Baja (2018), Nepal’s first stoner‑comedy, which sparked national debate after the Film Development Board initially refused registration due to its title. Pandey challenged the decision in the Supreme Court and won after a two‑year legal battle, marking a landmark moment for freedom of expression in Nepali cinema.His later works include Julebi (2023), a multi‑narrative urban romance praised for its authentic portrayal of modern relationships. He has also written and produced Chini Kam Rang Kada (2020), further showcasing his versatility.

Rishi Lamichhane (born July 7, Nepal) is a Nepali film and television director, writer, and producer active since 2001. Known for his commercial storytelling and family‑drama sensibility, he debuted with Kahin Milan Kahin Bichhod and went on to direct several popular mainstream films and serials. His notable works include Aafno Manche Aafnai Huncha, Hawaldar Suntali, Shreeman Shreemati, and Kismat 2, establishing him as a consistent contributor to modern Nepali entertainment.    

Shanti Das (also spelled Shanti Das or Shanti Das) was an Indian film art director and set decorator who was active from the 1950s to the 1990s. He also worked as an art director on the Nepali film Maitighar (1966). A master craftsman of the golden age of Hindi cinema, he worked on over two hundred films and helped define the visual language of mainstream Bollywood. He died on August 14, 2011 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.