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Sushma Niraula is a Nepali film and theatre actress known for her growing presence in contemporary Nepali cinema. Active since 2019, she has appeared in more than 10 feature films, including notable titles such as Ghamad Shere (2019), Chapali Height 3 (2022), Dui Numberi (2022), Chhakka Panja 4 (2023), Boksi Ko Ghar (2024), Khajure Bro (2024), and the upcoming Abhimanyu Chapter 1 (2025) and Laalimaa (2026).

Jack Shrestha is a Nepali film artist recognized for his natural acting style and his contribution to performance‑focused storytelling in Nepali cinema. Active across feature films and supporting roles, he is known for portraying grounded, relatable characters that reflect everyday Nepali life. Shrestha’s performances emphasize emotional clarity, subtle expression, and strong narrative support, making him a dependable presence in modern Nepali films. With a growing body of work, he continues to build his identity as a committed and expressive actor in Nepal’s evolving film landscape.

Akanchha Karki is a Nepali theatre artist, film actor, director, and casting director, widely recognized for her bold, socially engaged storytelling. She leads Katha Ghera, a Kathmandu‑based theatre collective known for contemporary, feminist, and mental‑health‑informed productions. Her breakout moment came in 2015 with the Nepali staging of The Vagina Monologues, which established her as a fearless voice challenging patriarchal norms. In cinema, she is known for her work in The Shameless (2024) as both actor (Doctor) and casting director, and for directing the short film Sanai, created under the British Council Gender Film Grant. Her artistic practice blends theatre, film, and social justice, making her one of Nepal’s most distinctive multidisciplinary creators.

Subash Gajurel (सुवास गजुरेल) is a prominent Nepali actor, character artist, and film director known for his long, versatile career across films, serials, theatre, and music videos. Active since the early 1980s in stage drama and professionally since 2000, he has acted in 60+ films, 100+ television serials, and 40+ stage plays, becoming widely recognized for memorable characters such as “Shriram Baje” from the hit NTV serial Devi and “Kage Don” from Ulto Sulto.As a filmmaker, Gajurel has directed notable Nepali films including Basain (2006), Maya Baiguni (2000), Majdoor (2000), and Ko Hola Mero Mayalu (2008). His film Basain earned historic recognition as Nepal’s Official Entry to the 79th Academy Awards in the foreign‑language category.Across his career, he has portrayed a wide range of roles—from emotional drama to comedy, villain characters, and socially rooted storytelling—making him one of Nepal’s respected senior artists with a strong legacy in both acting and direction.