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Raj Pangeni Sharma is a Nepali film and television actor whose work spans independent cinema and contemporary series‑style storytelling. He is best known internationally for his performances in the feature film Basenji (2023), the short film Mango Pickle (2020), and the TV mini‑series Sano Sansar – Stories of Middle Class (2023/2024), where he portrays nuanced, everyday characters with emotional restraint and realism.

Sangita Shrestha is a talented Nepalese film director, screenwriter, and media presenter. Born in Biratnagar, Nepal, she has made significant contributions to the Nepali film industry. Here are some highlights from her career: Early Career Radio and Television: Sangita started her career on radio and later became a VJ for Image Channel from 2000-2004. She then worked at Kantipur Television, hosting the show Music Mela. Music Videos and Short Films: She began directing music videos and a series of short films. She has directed over 70 videos but is best known for her short films series Katha Premka. Notable Works Katha Premka: A series of short films that later inspired a book of short love stories titled Kathama Aljhiyeka Prem, released in 2016. Katha Kathmandu: Her first feature film, released in 2018, explores the interconnected lives and relationships of three men living in Kathmandu. Other Contributions Miss Nepal 2016: Sangita appeared as a member of the jury panel for Miss Nepal 2016. Social Activism: She is also involved in social activism and is the chairperson at Samriddhi Foundation Nepal. Sangita Shrestha's work has been well-received, and she continues to be an influential figure in Nepali cinema.

Jharana Thapa (born 28 March, Pyuthan) is a leading Nepali actress, producer, and director whose career has shaped mainstream Nepali cinema for more than two decades. Beginning her journey with the film Daijo in 1996, she quickly rose to prominence through her expressive screen presence and her acclaimed performance in Dharam Sankat, which established her as one of the defining actresses of the late 1990s and 2000s. Over the years she became a central figure in commercial Nepali films, appearing in more than seventy titles and becoming known for emotionally grounded roles in films such as Muglan, Jeevan Sathi, Purnima, Takdir, and the original A Mero Hajur. Her long career in front of the camera naturally evolved into filmmaking, and she transitioned into direction with A Mero Hajur 2 in 2017, later continuing the franchise with its third and fourth installments while introducing her daughter, Suhana Thapa, as a new-generation lead. She further expanded her directorial identity with Ek Bhagavad Ra Ek Geeta (2023), blending social themes with emotional storytelling. Married to producer Sunil Kumar Thapa since 1998, she has also been active behind the scenes as a producer, contributing to several successful films. Today, Jharana Thapa stands as one of the few Nepali women to achieve long-term stardom as an actress and then successfully transition into a commercially influential director, maintaining her position as a respected and enduring figure in Nepali cinema.

Praku Pandey is a Nepali film director, writer, and visual storyteller active in the Nepali film industry since 2013. He began his career as an associate director and writer, contributing to narrative development and on‑set creative execution across multiple projects before transitioning into full‑fledged direction.He made his directorial debut with the rural‑romance feature Malati Mangale, a film he also wrote, produced by singer‑actor Ram Krishna Dhakal.