Sakuntala Sharma

Birendra Hamal is a theater artist, mentor and director. He has taught acting to hundreds of actors. Veteran actor and play director Birendra Hamal, who has been working in the theater for the past 35 years, has directed about 5 dozen plays, and has acted in hundreds of plays and a dozen films. Birendra, who became a hero in the film 'Godhuli', has already presented his acting skills in films like majadur, kaha bhetiyela, a mero hajur, shahid, sukha-dukha.

Chaturbhuj Aashavadi was a prominent Nepali cultural figure known as a cultural activist, dancer, director, and Maithili playwright. His work spanned multiple disciplines including music, dance-drama, acting, direction, and cultural research, making him a key contributor to Nepal’s performing arts scene.He was the founding अध्यक्ष (Chairperson) of Bhanu Kala Kendra, an institution dedicated to the promotion of arts and culture. Aashavadi was deeply passionate about discovering new talent and providing training to emerging artists. He devoted much of his life to mentoring aspiring performers, often supporting underprivileged talents by bringing them into his own home and nurturing their artistic growth.His active involvement in the cultural sector began after he participated in the 2014 B.S. language movement led by Mahakavi Laxmi Prasad Devkota. Inspired by this movement, he went on to play a pioneering role in initiating street-based cultural programs in Nepal, using performance as a powerful medium for public awareness and social expression.Throughout his career, Aashavadi acted in and directed a wide range of notable plays in both Nepali and Maithili languages. His major works include Prithak-Prithak Golardha, Vidyarthi, Raksi, Chhippiyeko Dukhai (Nepali), Jwailkanakani (Maithili), Pus Jaad ki Magh Jaad (Maithili), Aago Dankirheko Chha, Natakbhitrako Natak, Satar Ko Bihe (docudrama), and Shivpuriya Aatank.Chaturbhuj Aashavadi is remembered for his lifelong dedication to cultural development, artistic education, and the promotion of theatre as a tool for social transformation in Nepal.

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.

Sunil Pokharel is a prominent figure in the Nepali theatre scene and the Artistic Director at Aarohan Gurukul Theatre. He is considered one of the pioneers of modern Nepali theatre and has directed more than 40 dramas, three serials, and five teleserials in his career. Aarohan Gurukul, founded by Sunil Pokharel in 2002, is Nepal's first drama school and has played a significant role in promoting theatre arts in the country. Sunil Pokharel's work often addresses social and political issues, and he has been instrumental in bringing to light topics related to democracy and governance through his plays. Aarohan Gurukul has produced numerous TV series, radio dramas, and stage performances, both nationally and internationally.