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Ashok Sharma is a veteran figure in Nepali cinema, known for his versatile contributions as an actor, director, producer, and screenwriter. Active since the late 1980s, he became one of the most commercially successful filmmakers of the 1990s and 2000s, shaping mainstream Nepali entertainment with family‑drama and social‑comedy hits. Sharma directed and produced popular films such as Dui Thopa Aansu, Allare, Dal Bhaat Tarkari, Mitini, and Jai Bhole, earning a reputation for clean storytelling, strong ensemble casting, and audience‑friendly humor. His work continues to influence new‑generation filmmakers, making him a respected pillar of the Nepali film industry.  

Samten Bhutia is a Nepali filmmaker, screenwriter, and theatre‑trained storyteller known for his visually grounded, character‑driven approach to cinema. Emerging from the eastern Himalayan creative community, he has directed and written several Nepali and regional films, often blending realism with emotional, socially rooted narratives. Bhutia’s work reflects a strong command of performance direction and atmospheric visual tone, making him a distinctive voice among contemporary Nepali directors.

Mahesh Dawadi is a Nepali screenwriter known for his work in story, screenplay, and dialogue across modern Nepali cinema. Active since 2018, he has contributed to several notable films, including Purna Bahadurko Sarangi (2024) as the screenplay writer , the social‑drama Varistha Balaram (2025) as the story writer , and earlier works such as Ram Kahani (2018) and Kumva Karan (2019). His credits span story, screenplay, dialogue, and production design, reflecting a versatile creative presence in the industry.According to The Film Nepal, Dawadi has worked on 11 films to date, contributing as screenplay writer for titles like Roll No. 1, Purna Bahadurko Sarangi, Ke Ghar Ke Dera, Kumva Karan, and Ram Kahani; as dialogue writer for Roll No. 1, Purna Bahadurko Sarangi, and Ram Kahani; and as story writer for Pandit Bajeko Lauri (2018) .

Pradeep Kumar Udaya (Pradeep Udaya) is a respected Nepali film producer, distributor, and exhibitor, regarded as an expert in the Nepali film business. He entered the industry by producing the film Chelibeti in 2045 B.S., which was released on Chaitra 26, 2046 B.S. Since then, he has produced 11 feature films. Coming from a film family—his father was also a film producer—Udaya has continued the legacy while also serving as Chairman and operator of Dwarika Udaya Cinema, Butwal. Through production, distribution, and exhibition, he has played a key role in strengthening the commercial foundation of Nepali cinema.