Bishal Devkota

Subhadra Adhikari was a revered Nepali actress whose artistic journey spanned more than six decades across film, theatre, radio, and television. Born in 2004 B.S. (1947/48 A.D.) in Asan, Kathmandu, she displayed exceptional talent from childhood—performing classical dance at age five at Saraswati Sadan (Camp) and beginning her acting career at age six through the Newari stage play ‘Kachimcha’ (काँचो माटो). Her debut film Manko Bandh marked the beginning of a prolific screen career. She went on to act in over one hundred Nepali films, earning admiration for her expressive performances in classics such as Chino, Kanyadan, Basudev, Bato Muniko Phool, Muna Madan, Basanti, Swarga, Saubhagya, and many others. She also appeared in notable titles including Jeevan Rekha, Badlido Aakash, Pirati, Maya Preeti, Bhauju, Mangalsutra, Behuli, Karja, Kathmandu, Dashgaja, and more—winning the hearts of audiences through diverse roles. Honored with the Chalachitra Dhirgha Sadhana Samman, Subhadra Adhikari remains one of Nepal’s most enduring and respected performing artists.    

Srijana Subba is a talented Nepalese theatre artist & film actress known for her remarkable performances in several movies. Here are some notable films she has appeared in: Loot (2012): In this film, she portrayed the character Putali. Dying Candle (2016): Srijana’s role as Kshemi earned her recognition and accolades, including the Best Actress award at the National Film Awards in 2017. Yuma (2016): Srijana not only acted in this stage play but also directed it13. Loot 2 (2017): She reprised her role as Putali in the sequel to the popular film. Chakkar (2018): Srijana played the character Sheila. Mr. Virgin (2018): She was part of this intriguing film. Apart from her film acting, She has acted and directed more than 100 plays and she also gives acting training. Her work has left a significant impact on the Nepali entertainment industry.

Prakash Dahal is a Nepali film and theatre artist from Bara, born on June 25, known for his naturalistic acting style, stage discipline, and his growing presence in contemporary Nepali cinema through films such as Halkara (2022), Lunga (2023), Feri Resham Filili (2025), and Abhimanyu Chapter 1 (2025).

Hari Prasad Rimal is honored as one of the foundational figures of Nepali performing arts, celebrated for his pioneering contributions to theatre, music, and cinema. Widely recognized as Nepal’s first radio singer, he recorded Mero Mann Ma Timro for Radio Nepal in 1951, marking a historic milestone in the nation’s broadcasting and musical culture. Rimal was also a prominent stage actor and later transitioned into film, appearing in early Nepali classics such as Aama (1964). His expressive performances, disciplined craft, and commitment to artistic excellence helped shape the identity of modern Nepali acting. Over his long career, he received multiple honors acknowledging his influence on theatre, music, and the evolution of Nepal’s cultural landscape