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Bhairav Bahadur Thapa (born 18 February 1933 AD / 1989 Falgun 6 BS, Kamalpokhari, Kathmandu) was a pioneering Nepali dancer, choreographer, and scholar widely regarded as one of the earliest architects of Nepali folk‑dance staging. His creative works began appearing from 2007 BS (1950/51 AD), and he formally entered the field of dance direction around 2010 BS (1953/54 AD) through the Bhairav Nritya Dal, established under the initiative of playwright Balkrishna Sama. This marked the beginning of his influential artistic journey.Thapa revitalized Nepali folk and cultural dance by presenting it on national and international stages, giving the genre a new identity and professional structure. He authored several foundational texts, including Nepali Nritya ra Sharirik Praveshika Parts 1–3 (2022 BS / 1965 AD), Dhoka (2030 BS / 1973 AD), Hiddahiddai Baneka Tasbirharu (2065 BS / 2008 AD), Samarpan (2067 BS / 2010 AD), and Himal Natya Mimansa (2072 BS / 2015 AD), which remain important references in Nepali dance studies.Honored with recognitions such as the Jagdamba Shree Samman and Bhim Darshan Roka Memorial Award, Thapa’s contributions shaped the academic, cultural, and performative landscape of Nepali dance.He passed away after a lifetime dedicated to dance, leaving behind a legacy that continues to guide Nepal’s choreographic and cultural scholarship.

Abishek Khadka is a young Nepali actor known for his lead role in the film ‘Kumari’ and other upcoming projects, rapidly gaining recognition in Nepali cinema. Early Life and Background Abishek Khadka was born in Jhapa, Nepal. He pursued acting professionally for several years, beginning with theatre at age 15, and trained under renowned acting coach Anup Baral. He also performed in the stage play Sikrum, which garnered attention for his acting abilities Film Career Abishek made his film debut with Behuli from Meghauli, but his most prominent early role is as the male lead in the Nepali romantic drama ‘Kumari’, directed by Dinesh Raut and released theatrically in Magh 23 His co-star in the film, Aakriti Rajbhandari, also makes her acting debut. ‘Kumari’ gained attention for its modern portrayal of love, relatable characters, and a popular soundtrack, including the song ‘Doko Bunne’, which achieved millions of views online. Abishek’s character in the movie was noted for mirroring aspects of his real-life personality, providing a strong entry into lead roles in cinema, He has expressed excitement and nervousness about his debut while highlighting the challenges of portraying emotional scenes authentically. Beyond ‘Kumari’, Abishek has joined the upcoming film ‘Shree Niwas’ alongside veteran actor Haribansha Acharya, directed by Aakash Baral and Sajan Kafle with a screenplay by Abhimanyu Nirabi, signaling his continued rise in the industry.