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Sharmila Malla (born Sharmila Shah) is a respected Nepali actress, model, and producer active since 1984. Known for her expressive screen presence and strong dramatic roles, she debuted with the landmark film Kanchhi and went on to become one of the defining female performers of late‑80s and 90s Nepali cinema. Her work spans social dramas, romantic features, and family narratives, contributing significantly to the growth of modern Nepali film.    

Education: Bachelor's degree in Film Studies from Oscar International College Currently pursuing a Master's in Media Technology Career Overview Monika Thapa is a rising Nepali actress who made her film debut with the movie Julebi in 2023. Before entering the film industry, she studied and worked in hotel management in Japan. It was during her time abroad that she developed an interest in acting and modeling. She has also appeared in short films and commercials. Monika is known for her dedication, strong screen presence, and ability to portray emotionally layered characters.

Sandhya Koirala is a talented Nepali model known for her captivating presence and work in various modeling projects. She has gained significant recognition for her performances and has been featured in several commercial ads and music videos.She is also winner of miss see Idol 2018 She is also popular in TikTok: Sandhya has a strong presence on TikTok, where she shares her modeling work and engages with her followers. She has over 523.3K followers and 13.6M likes on her TikTok account.

Prem Bahadur Basnet is a Nepali film director known for his contribution to the early development of Nepali cinema and for directing the culturally important film Kumari.After completing his B.Ed., Basnet received scholarships to study abroad, including one from a university in Hawaii, USA, and another to study scriptwriting at the Film and Television Institute of India in Pune, India. While many students at the time were going to the United States for higher education, Basnet chose to pursue film studies in Pune because of his strong interest in cinema.He studied there for two years, going to Pune in 1962 and returning to Nepal in 1964. After returning, he worked at Nepal’s Information Department, where he became involved in cultural and media-related activities.Having studied filmmaking, Basnet was more interested in creating original and artistic films rather than purely commercial cinema. During this period, when Nepal was invited to represent the country in international film festivals, he decided to make a film based on the living goddess Kumari tradition of the Newar community in Kathmandu.This idea eventually led to the creation of Kumari, which became an important cultural film portraying Nepal’s traditions and social life. Through his work, Prem Bahadur Basnet helped introduce culturally rooted and artistic storytelling to Nepali cinema.