Avesh Bajracharya

Raju Khatri Chhetri is a Nepali cinematographer known for his natural‑light visual style and versatile work across feature films, music videos, and commercial productions. Active in the evolving wave of Nepali filmmaking, he has contributed to projects such as Senti Virus and Bir Bikram 2, along with numerous independent films and mainstream music videos. His cinematography emphasizes clean framing, expressive close‑ups, and grounded outdoor visuals, making him a reliable collaborator for directors across genres. Beyond films, he works extensively in brand promos, event coverage, and digital advertising, establishing himself as a consistent and adaptable DOP in the industry.

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.

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.