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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

केदारनाथ पौडेल पोखराका एक प्रसिद्ध नाटककार, निर्देशक, अभिनेता र लेखक हुन्। उनी इन्द्रेणी थिएटरका अध्यक्ष हुन् र नेपालमा एक स्वतन्त्र थिएटर कलाकारको रूपमा चिनिन्छन्। उनको रंगमञ्चको यात्रा उनको स्कूले उमेरदेखि नै सुरु भएको थियो जब उनले अभिनयप्रतिको लगाव पत्ता लगाए। त्यसबेलादेखि, उनी धेरै नाटकहरूमा लेखन, निर्देशन र प्रदर्शनमा सक्रिय रूपमा संलग्न छन्। उनका केही उल्लेखनीय कृतिहरूमा घेरो, धनिरामको गोरु, अतुर्कल, भ्रूण, बाटो, दाइजो, सपाना डिलक्स कोच समावेश छन्। उनको नाटक घेरोले अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय मान्यता प्राप्त गर्‍यो, इजिप्टको लक्सरमा भएको छैटौं अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय युवा रंगमञ्च महोत्सवमा शीर्ष १३ नाटकहरूमा स्थान प्राप्त गर्‍यो। केदारले १२ भन्दा बढी देशहरूमा प्रस्तुति दिँदै अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय स्तरमा नेपाली कला र संस्कृतिको प्रतिनिधित्व गरेका छन्। उनले बिलिफ इन स्नेक नामक वृत्तचित्र पनि निर्देशन गरेका थिए, जसले उल्लेखनीय ध्यान पायो। उनको नाटक धनिरामको गोरु पोखरामा मञ्चन गरिएको थियो र दर्शकहरूबाट सकारात्मक प्रतिक्रिया प्राप्त भएको थियो। उहाँका काम र योगदानहरूको बारेमा थप जानकारीको लागि, उहाँको आधिकारिक वेबसाइट: kedarpaudel.com.np मा जानुहोस्। केदारनाथ पौडेलको समर्पणले नेपालको रंगमञ्चलाई समृद्ध बनाएको छ र कलाकारहरूको अर्को पुस्तालाई प्रेरित गरेको छ।

Purna Thapa is a renowned comedian, playwright, and radio program presenter and producer. He was born in Jhamshikhel in the year 2020 B.S. (1963/64 A.D.) to father Haribahadur Thapa and mother Subhalakshmi Thapa. Around 2031/32 B.S. (1974/75 A.D.), satirical performances like “Khirchor” and “Pagal Dance” were being staged in and around Jhamshikhel, Lalitpur. These performances gained significant popularity at the time. The artists behind them were Purna Thapa Magar and his friend Shri Om Shrestha. Among them, Purna Thapa remains a well-known figure in the arts even today. His artistic journey, which began during that period, continues to this day. Purna studied up to Grade 10 at Tika Vidyashram School in Lalitpur and completed his Bachelor's degree in Arts from Patan Campus. Alongside acting, he has also worked in writing and directing. In 2041 B.S. (1984/85 A.D.), he got the opportunity to act in his first radio drama.

Active Years: 2000s – present Hemanta Budhathoki is a prominent figure in the Nepali film industry. He is known for his versatility as an actor and his contributions to Nepali cinema both in front of and behind the camera. Starting his career in theater and television, Budhathoki quickly transitioned into mainstream films, where his strong screen presence and natural acting skills gained him recognition. Over the years, he has worked in various genres, including drama, romance, action, and social films. In addition to acting, he has also directed and produced a number of films, showcasing his multifaceted talent in the entertainment industry. His performances often reflect social realism, and he is appreciated for choosing roles that resonate with the Nepali audience.