Dibya Raj Subedi

Barun Kawasi is the director of Jhoda (1987), known for his grounded storytelling and realistic portrayal of rural Nepali life. His direction emphasizes emotional authenticity, social themes, and character‑driven narratives, making Jhoda a notable film of the 1980s Nepali cinema era.

Buddha Lama is a musically talented young personality. He used to keep peoples spellbound by playing popular folk tunes in flute from his childhood. He came to Kathmandu for his further theoretical & practical courses in flute after finishing his schooling. In Kathmandu , he met flute instructor Jeevan Ale. Then he started both theoretical & practical classes in classical music. During his learning period he came to know from his instructor that no one can make flutes professionally in Nepal and it was hard to get even a perfect scaled flute in Nepal . People had to go to India to get a perfect flute. One day he determined to make flute himself in Nepal and after few years of his study he succeeded. Now world renowned flute-maestro from Nepal like Prem Ran Autari from ‘Sur Sudha' band, Himalayan Flutist Manose Sing, Pancha Lama from Chautari band and other well-known flutists are using flutes made by him. He also supplies his flutes in USA, Japan, Switzerland and other countries. All the effort he puts in result in quality flutes that have a massive and ever increasing demand abroad. He is pleased with this and plans to further improve the quality and as well address a wider market thus helping spread the melodious tune of flutes all around the world.

Sharmila Pandey (Budhathoki) is a leading Nepali film producer known for shaping modern Nepali cinema through acclaimed films such as Love Love Love (2017), Ghar (2017), Changa Chait (2019), Aama (2020), Chiso Manchhe (2022), and the Indo‑Nepali thriller Parastree (2023). Her work is recognized for strong storytelling, genre diversity, and high production standards, earning her multiple national honors and establishing her as one of Nepal’s most influential contemporary producers.

Sushil Devkota is a multifaceted Nepali writer, lyricist, actor, and voice artist with an extensive background in television and radio broadcasting. He has served as a producer and presenter across major Nepali media houses, including Himalaya Television (2011), Nepal 1, Channel Nepal, and KATH 97.9 FM (now Image FM), where he also worked as Head of the Nepali Department. Known for his clear narrative voice and strong command of dialogue, Devkota wrote for the feature film Paral Ko Aago (2026), further establishing his presence in Nepali cinema. His career reflects a blend of storytelling, performance, and broadcast leadership.