Pradip Rimal was a pioneering Nepali film director, lyricist, folklorist, and cultural researcher whose career helped shape the foundation of modern Nepali cinema. Born in 1994 BS in Lubhu, Lalitpur, he began as a folk‑song collector and playback singer before entering films. After working as an assistant director in Maitighar, he directed acclaimed films such as Ke Ghar Ke Dera, Manako Baadh, Kumari, Sindoor, Maya, and the Nepal Bhasa classic Shilu.
Rimal also acted in the popular 2025 BS film Hijoo Aaja Bholi and contributed lyrics to many beloved songs, including “Kasturi Hey Baas Aauchha Bhancha” and “Yo Barshama Chhodi Malai,” sung by Narayan Gopal. His folk‑culture book on Karnali Lok Sanskriti earned him the prestigious Madan Puraskar in 2027 BS. A versatile creator, he also wrote and directed several documentaries, leaving a lasting cultural and cinematic legacy.
