Karishma Manandhar

Gaumaya Gurung, an accomplished actor and alumnus of the prestigious Berlinale Talents (2024), has made her mark in the entertainment industry. She is recognized for her compelling performances in several notable works: “Kabaddi 4: The Final Match (2022)”: Gaumaya’s role in this commercially acclaimed film left a lasting impression. “Fulbari (2023)”: Her talent shines through in this production. “1915: Legend of Gurkhas (2022)”: A film that not only garnered critical acclaim but also secured the Nepal National Film Award. “Black Narcissus (2020)”: Gaumaya’s involvement in this BBC drama mini-series contributed to its success, earning it the ReFrame Stamp and a spot among IMDbPro’s Top 200 Most Popular TV Titles in 2020-2021. Additionally, she received a Best Debut Actress nomination from the Nepal Film Technicians Association (NEFTA) in 2023. Gaumaya’s upcoming feature films include: “The Sky is Mine (2024)”: Directed by Deepak Rauniyar, recipient of the Berlinale VFF Talent Highlights Award in 2020. “Just like a Son (2024)”: A project by award-winning filmmaker Tribeny Rai. “Maha Jatra (2024)”: The third sequel to the commercially successful film “Jatra (2016)”.

Santosh Sen is a leading Nepali film producer and director recognized for elevating mainstream Nepali cinema through high‑budget productions and strong visual storytelling. He rose to prominence with the blockbuster Prem Geet series and later expanded into direction with Prem Geet 3 and the large‑scale national drama Balidan. His work blends Nepali cultural identity with modern cinematic techniques, and his banner Aasusen Films has become synonymous with ambitious, globally‑positioned Nepali filmmaking.

Rubina Thapa is a film actress. His first debut film is 'Love Diaries'. Rubina came to film acting through modeling. Rubina Thapa, who has been modeling since 2015, has experience as a brand ambassador for various brands, music videos, poster ads and many ram shows.

Shrisha Karki (1978–13 October 2002) was a Nepali actress and model whose brief but impactful career left a lasting imprint on Nepali cinema. Active from 1997 to 2002, she appeared in nearly twenty films, including Yo Mayale Launa Satayo (1997), Allare (1997), Aafno Birano (1998), Zameen (1998), Anshabanda (1998), Gham Chhaya (1998), Maya Baiguni (2000), Aawara (2000), Beimani (2001), Maya Garchhu Ma (2001), Kaidi (2001), Dharti (2001), Malati (2001), Aatankabadi (2002), and the posthumous releases Sukha Dukha (2002) and Bacha Bandhan (2004). Known for her expressive presence and natural screen appeal, she represented the emerging generation of late‑1990s Nepali actresses transitioning into more contemporary, youth‑focused storytelling. Her career was cut short when she died by suicide on 13 October 2002 in Kathmandu, an event that triggered nationwide outrage and became one of the most defining media‑ethics crises in Nepali film history. Her death followed the publication of a nude photograph in the tabloid Jana Aastha, which sparked widespread protests by actors, directors, and the public, who condemned the incident as an example of yellow journalism and demanded accountability. Major outlets including the BBC reported on the case, documenting her family’s claims of blackmail and the film industry’s collective call for justice. The controversy ignited long‑term debates about press responsibility, exploitation, and the vulnerability of women in the entertainment sector. Despite the sensationalism surrounding her final days, Shrisha Karki is remembered within Nepali cinema as a talented young actress whose potential was never fully realized. Her filmography continues to be referenced as part of the transitional era of Nepali filmmaking, and her story remains a pivotal reminder of the need for ethical media practices and the protection of artists’ dignity.