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Narendra Mainali

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Narendra Mainali is a celebrated Nepali cinematographer known for his evocative visual storytelling and contributions to both mainstream and independent cinema. With a background in computer engineering, he transitioned into filmmaking through a deep...

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Narendra Mainali is a celebrated Nepali cinematographer known for his evocative visual storytelling and contributions to both mainstream and independent cinema. With a background in computer engineeri...

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Full NameNarendra Mainali
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Cinematographer
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Active Since2012

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2

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14 yrs

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