Mahesh Paudel

Starting from his early career in the late 1980s, Deepak Dhakal emerged as a dedicated Nepali cinematographer known for his steady contribution to commercial and social‑themed Nepali cinema. He made his debut as a cinematographer with Sindoor and went on to work in more than 20 feature films, shaping the visual tone of 1990s and early‑2000s Nepali filmmaking.Dhakal’s filmography includes notable titles such as Shanti Deep (1989), Cheli Beti (1990), Pheri Bhetaula (1990), Didi (1992), Chokho Maya (1993), Chatyang (1994), Chahana (1994), Sarangi (1994), and Pahilo Prem (1997). His work is remembered for its grounded visual style, clarity in storytelling, and commitment to traditional Nepali cinematographic techniques.Beyond filmmaking, Dhakal served as a professor at Oscar International College, Nepal’s only dedicated film‑teaching institute, and was an active member of NEFTA, contributing to the professional development of the industry. He passed away on 3 December 2015 due to a brain hemorrhage, leaving behind a respected legacy in Nepali cinema.

Pantu Naga is a Nepali cinematographer from 1980 to 1990 known for his basic visual style, natural lighting, and clear narrative framing. Active in feature films and regional productions, he brings emotional depth and visual discipline to his work.

Sanjay Lama (Sanjay Lopchan Tamang) is the well known cinematographer in Nepali Film. Lama was born on 27 August 1977 in Lalitpur Nepal. Lama is the best cinematographer of Nepali film. He has been the recipient of 15 best cinematographer Awards Including three National Film Awards, two NFDC National Film Awards, NEFTA Film Awards, Kamana Film Awards, Inas Film Awards, Global Nepali Film Awards, Box Office Film Awards, FAAN Awards and LG Film Awards. After working on various technical roles for a long time, Lama has debuted as a cinematographer in the movie Kasle Choryo Mero Man in 2000. Since then, he has been successful in various movies like Bato Muniko Phool, Sayaad, A Mero Hajur 3, Moun, Dreams, Summer Love, Masan etc.

Bidur Pandey is a self-taught director of photography who has made critically acclaimed movies and more than 1,500 music videos. The prolific artist has done it all—commercials, documentaries and feature films; but his litmus test came in the form of Kagbeni, the first film in South Asia to be shot in digital camera. The movie went on to set benchmarks in the Nepali film industry.