Arjun Tiwari

Murari Thakur is a veteran Nepali cinematographer whose career spans more than three decades, contributing to some of the most formative eras of Nepali cinema. His work begins as early as 1982 and continues through the late 2000s, covering major commercial, romantic, and social‑drama films. He is known for his consistent visual craftsmanship across both black‑and‑white and early color Nepali films.His filmography includes landmark titles such as Jivan Rekha (1982), Silu (1987), Jhuma (1991), Rakshya (1993), Daijo (1996), Chori Buhari (1996), Chamatkar (1999), Apsara (2000), and Ajambari Maya (2002).

Shiva Dhakal is a senior Nepali cinematographer active since the mid‑1990s, known for his extensive work across commercial, romantic, and action‑driven Nepali films. With more than 40–50 feature films to his credit, he has shot notable titles such as Bulaki (2023), Krishna Leela (2022), Poi Paryo Kale (2019), Heroz (2018), Leela (2017), Ram Pyari (2016), and K Ma Timro Sathi Banna Sakchu (2012). His upcoming work includes the 2026 release Pariwartan, where he serves as Director of Photography. Dhakal received the National Film Award (2080) for Best Cinematography, underscoring his long‑standing contribution to Nepali visual storytelling.

Nisal Poudel is a Nepali cinematographer and Director of Photography active since 2023, known for his visual work in the feature films Kausid (2023) and Kalli. A graduate of Oscar International College (8th Batch), he represents the new generation of Nepali DOPs trained in modern film theory, visual language, and narrative‑driven cinematography.His work emphasizes naturalistic lighting, grounded realism, and character‑focused framing, bringing emotional depth to rural and contemporary Nepali stories. With a growing portfolio and collaborations on emerging Nepali films, Poudel is steadily establishing himself as one of the promising young cinematographers shaping Nepal’s evolving visual style.

Pramod Karki is a Kathmandu‑based director of photography, cinematographer, and filmmaker known for his work on Nepali reality shows, television, music videos, commercials, and feature films. He has served as DOP for Ko Banchha Crorepati (KBC Nepal), Himalaya Roadies (Seasons 1–3), Ainaa, and The Poet Idol, and as cinematographer on films including Mala and Tara: The Lost Star, the latter screened at the Cannes International Film Festival market.