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Santosh Panta is a renowned Nepali comedian, actor, director, and songwriter. He is best known for his iconic sitcom Hijo Aaja Ka Kura, which aired on Nepal Television and addressed contemporary social issues. The show ran for an impressive 13 years with 699 episodes and later returned for 117 episodes on Kantipur Television. It also served as a platform for many Nepali comedians, including Deepak Raj Giri and Deepa Shree Niraula. Santosh Panta began his acting journey at the age of 7 and has appeared in around 30 movies, including Badalido Aakash and Chauka Dau. The first film he made was ‘April Fool’. He has acted in more than 2,000 series. He has also directed and acted in various Gaijatra comedy performances, theater productions, and television series. Additionally, he was a judge on the reality show Comedy Champion.

Basundhara Bhusal is a celebrated Nepali actress whose career spans more than five decades, making her one of the most enduring figures in Nepali cinema. She began acting as a child artist and gained national recognition with her performance in Aama (1964), the first Nepali feature film produced in Nepal. Bhusal went on to appear in over 135 films, including notable works such as Manko Baadh, Sindoor, Ke Ghar Ke Dera, and Basudev. Known for her expressive acting and strong screen presence, she became a defining face of early Nepali cinema. Her contributions earned her multiple honors, including lifetime achievement awards recognizing her influence on film, theatre, and the cultural development of Nepal’s performing arts.

Shivahari Poudel, popularly known as Asina Prasad, is a Nepali comic actor, writer and director of Nepali weekly comedy television series Brake Fail. He has also acted in the 2013 Nepalese movie Chha Ekan Chha and guested on the comedy show Tito Satya. His favorite movie is Chhakka Panja, favorite food is Roti & Aalu Bhujiya, favorite place is Makwanpur. He has recently been involved in movie Shatru Gate.

Shri Krishna Niraula is a multifaceted Nepali artist—an actor, lyricist, screenwriter, and video producer—who has made a notable mark in the contemporary Nepali music and entertainment scene. He is especially recognized for his emotionally resonant lyrics and appearances in music videos that often explore themes of love, loss, and social struggle. He has collaborated with prominent singers like Pramod Kharel and Eleena Chauhan on songs such as Mayale Ruwauchha and Galti Gare Maya Laayera, both of which have garnered significant attention on platforms like YouTube and TikTok. Niraula frequently takes on multiple roles in his projects, including writing, acting, and producing, showcasing his versatility and creative vision.