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Arpan Thapa is a renowned Nepali actor, screenwriter, and director. Born on November 15, 1978, in Kathmandu, Nepal, he has made significant contributions to the Nepali film industry. Career Highlights Acting: Arpan began his acting career with the Nepali film "Sick City," playing the lead role as Krishna. He has since appeared in numerous films, including "Batch No: 16," "Dhanda," "Chhadke," "Badhshala," "Maun," "Mukhauta," "Suntali," "Dying Candle," "Bir Bikram," "Bato Muni ko Phool 2," "Hamlet," "Anaagat," "America Boys," "Lappan Chhappan," "Changa Chet," "Firke," "Ghar," "Teen Jantu," "Chiso Manchhe," and "Prasad 2". Directing: He has directed several films, including "Mukhauta" (2014), "Aadha Love" (2017), "Sunkesari" (2018), "Ghar" (2019), and "Teen Jantu" (2020). Writing: Arpan has also written scripts for many of the films he has directed. Personal Life Arpan studied acting in Mumbai in 2002 before returning to Nepal to start his career in the Nepali film industry. He is known for his dedication to his craft and his ability to portray complex characters on screen.

Kiran KC, known popularly as Raata Makai (राता मकै), is a Nepalese actor, producer, television personality, singer, entrepreneur and philanthropist. He is known for his comic timing. He is also known for his performance in Je Bho Ramrai Bho (2003), Ta Ta Sarai Bigris Ni Badri (2000) and Jire Khursani (2003 – present). He has been actively associated with television since its early days in Nepal and has appeared in a handful of comedy pieces. He has been seen on the Nepali comedyTV Serial Jhire Khursani and became popular among Nepali viewers as Rata Makai (राता मकै).

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.

Shan Basnyat is a Nepali freelance writer active in the Nepali film industry, known for his sharp narrative insight, clean writing style, and contribution to film content, media articles, and creative development; working independently across digital platforms, production houses, and artist networks, he has built a reputation as a versatile storyteller and emerging voice in contemporary Nepali cinema.