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Niraj Nepal is a Nepali comedian, actor, writer, and director known for his character‑driven humor, expressive timing, and creative involvement in modern Nepali comedy and storytelling. Active across television and digital media, he performs relatable comedic roles while also contributing behind the scenes through scriptwriting and direction.

Santosh Thapa is a Nepali stand‑up comedian and character performer best known for his appearances on Comedy Champion Season 2, where he reached the Top 3 and became widely recognized for his iconic “Nepali Teacher / Teachar” character — a performance that went viral for its humorous pronunciation and relatable social satire.He is originally from Gorkha, and his stage presence, confidence, and ability to turn simple everyday observations into humor have made him a standout figure in Nepal’s modern comedy scene. His versatility is reflected in his roles as a teacher, thief, policeman, don, company owner, and water‑jar carrier, performed on the stage of Comedy Club with Champions (2022).

Suleman Shankar, popularly known as IKU, is a Nepali comedian and film actor recognized for creating one of Nepal’s most iconic comic characters and contributing across multiple departments of Nepali cinema. His career, active since 2007, spans acting, story writing, dialogue writing, lyric writing, and film production—making him one of the most multi‑disciplinary artists in the industry.He gained nationwide fame through the film IKU (2009), where he served as actor, presenter, story writer, and lyricist, establishing the “Iku” character as a cultural phenomenon in Nepali comedy cinema. He later expanded the franchise with IKU (Back Again) (2012) as actor, producer, story writer, and dialogue writer, further strengthening his identity as a creator‑performer.Beyond the IKU series, Suleman Shankar has acted in several commercial films, including Hawaldar Suntali (2015), Soldier (2014), Sambodhan (2015), Firke (2018), Race (2019), Biru Race (2019), and the recent action film 12 Gaun (2024). His roles often blend physical comedy, rural humor, and exaggerated character traits, making him a distinctive presence in Nepali mainstream cinema.

Sunita Gautam is a Nepali comedy actress best known for her role as Muiya, the sharp‑tongued and witty wife of Magne Budho (Kedar Ghimire) in the iconic Nepali sitcom Meri Bassai. Her character is central to the show’s humor, often engaging in hilarious domestic quarrels, emotional outbursts, and village gossip that perfectly complement Magne Budho’s comedic personality.