Birendra Hamal

Supragya Sharma is a Nepali theatre artist and stage performer known for her expressive acting style, disciplined rehearsal practice, and commitment to character‑driven storytelling. Active in contemporary Nepali theatre, she has participated in stage productions, ensemble performances, and actor‑training environments that highlight her ability to portray emotional depth and grounded realism.

Upendra Subba (born 26 September 1971, Angsarang, Panchthar) is a leading Nepali poet, lyricist, writer, and filmmaker, widely respected for his role in shaping modern Nepali literature and cinema. A co‑founder of the influential literary movement Srijanshil Arajakta (Creative Anarchy) with Rajan Mukarung and Hangyug Agyat, Subba’s work blends Limbu cultural identity with contemporary social themes.His acclaimed literary contributions include poetry collections such as Dada Mathi Ko Gham Jun Ra Gadtirka Raake Bhut Haru (2002), Hongrayo Bhog Ra Pangra (2004), Kholako Gita Ra Purana Kavitaharu (2013), and the celebrated short‑story collection Lato Pahad (2014), which later inspired the film Keba Kokma.In cinema, Subba is known for his long collaboration with director Ram Babu Gurung, contributing to hit films including Kabaddi, Kabaddi Kabaddi, and Kabaddi Kabaddi Kabaddi. He made his directorial debut with Jaari (2023), earning multiple national awards for screenplay, story, and direction. His recent works include Mansarra (2024) and Jaari 2 (2025).He has received major honors including the Padmashree Sahitya Puraskar for Lato Pahad and multiple national film awards for writing and dialogue.

Amar Rasaili is a Nepali film director, production designer, and writer known for his multidisciplinary contribution to contemporary Nepali cinema, working across story, screenplay, and visual design to shape emotionally grounded and visually coherent films. Active in direction and art‑department leadership, he is recognized for blending narrative clarity with strong production aesthetics, often developing his own story concepts and screenplays while overseeing the film’s visual world. His work reflects a collaborative, detail‑driven approach that connects performance, design, and storytelling, positioning him among the new‑generation creators contributing to the evolving craft of Nepali filmmaking.

Prem Dev Giri (b. Magh 10, 2010 BS, Birendranagar, Surkhet) is a pioneering figure in Nepali dance, theatre, and radio drama. He began his artistic journey in 2025 BS and, in 2041 BS, joined the then Rastriya Nach Ghar (now the Cultural Corporation) with a monthly salary of NPR 200. Giri made significant contributions as an actor, director, and music accompanist in dozens of plays and musical dramas. His powerful performances in notable works such as Balkrishna Sama’s Masan, plays by Gopal Prasad Rimal, Harishchandra, Andhabeg, Hasdai Jalnu Parcha, Gham, and Hamro Pani Katha Chha are widely remembered. He also acted in the telefilm Sanai Roirahenchha and the feature film Bandhaki. A skilled madal player, Giri recorded hundreds of collected folk songs at Radio Nepal. Revered as a “Guru of the Stage,” he stands as a defining cultural pillar of western Nepal.