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Shanti Das (also spelled Shanti Das or Shanti Das) was an Indian film art director and set decorator who was active from the 1950s to the 1990s. He also worked as an art director on the Nepali film Maitighar (1966). A master craftsman of the golden age of Hindi cinema, he worked on over two hundred films and helped define the visual language of mainstream Bollywood. He died on August 14, 2011 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.

Jitendra Mahat Abhilasi (1956–2004) was a pioneering Nepali stage, radio, television, and film actor known for his powerful voice, disciplined craft, and exceptional contribution to Nepali performing arts. Born on 11 September 1956 in Kabilas, Nuwakot, he began his artistic journey as a student with a deep interest in theatre and literature. Abhilasi wrote, directed, and acted in his first historical play “Shree 5 Ranabahadur Shah” (1969) and went on to perform in over 482 radio dramas, 460 radio scripts, and more than 60 stage plays. He appeared in around 40 telefilms and over three dozen feature films including Manko Baadh, Basudev, Anyaya, Koseli, Chino, Basanti, Lagangatho, and Simarekha. Renowned for his radio drama legacy and versatile screen presence, Abhilasi remained one of Nepal’s most respected multi‑disciplinary artists until his passing on 27 September 2004.

Ram Sekhar Nakarmi was a veteran Nepal Bhasa (Newari) artist, writer, director, and cultural contributor best known for his defining creative role in the classic Newar‑language film Rajamati (1995/1996). He served as the film’s story writer, screenplay writer, and production designer, making him one of the central creative forces behind the project.Active for over six decades in Nepal Bhasa arts and literature, Nakarmi was widely respected as a satirist, playwright, and performer, contributing to stage, screen, and cultural preservation. His long career included writing, directing, and acting in various Newar productions, earning him recognition as a multi‑talented figure in Kathmandu Valley’s artistic community.A permanent resident of Inachowk, Bhaktapur, he continued creating and performing well into his later years. His legacy is most strongly tied to Rajamati, a landmark film based on a 200‑year‑old ballad, where his writing helped bring Newar heritage to the screen with authenticity and emotional depth.Ram Sekhar Nakarmi passed away in 2017 at the age of 80, after a long battle with cancer, leaving behind a profound cultural legacy and a body of work that remains foundational to Nepal Bhasa cinema and literature.

Marichman Shrestha, widely known by his iconic character “Balchi Dhurbe,” is a Nepali actor, writer, director, and producer celebrated for his sharp comedic style and socially rooted storytelling. He rose to national fame through the hit television series “Meri Bassai,” where his character became a cultural phenomenon. Expanding his creative journey, Shrestha has worked across television, stage, and digital platforms as a scriptwriter and director, blending humor with social commentary. He is also the producer and lead actor of the feature film “Gobar Ganesh” (2026), marking a significant milestone in his cinematic career