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Randhir Shrestha is a Nepali film director, writer, and visual storyteller known for crafting gritty, high‑intensity action narratives rooted in conflict, power, and human psychology. Active in contemporary Nepali cinema, he represents a new generation of filmmakers who blend stylized action with emotional depth and character‑driven storytelling.He is the writer and director of the upcoming action‑thriller Kumbh (2026), a film that explores dominance, violence, and survival through a dark, atmospheric world. Randhir’s direction is marked by strong visual composition, raw performances, and a commitment to building cinematic tension through realism and mood.

Rekha Thapa is a Nepalese film actress, model and film maker. She was a top ten finalist for Miss Nepal in 1999. She has performed in over 100 national awarded commercial movies. She owns her own movie production house called " Rekha Films". Rekha Thapa is a Founde / President of the Rekha Thapa Foundation of Nepal , She is also a social worker who is helping the poor families and children who are in need. Because of her popularity in the country and the abroad, now Rekha Thapa wants to spend her valuable time in social development of Nepal. #photography - Mahesh Pradhan

Badri Adhikari is a senior Nepali theatre artist and film–television director known for his disciplined craft, social sensitivity, and long‑standing contribution to Nepal’s performing arts. Beginning his creative journey in theatre, he later became widely recognized for directing influential Nepali television serials such as Viral Bagdacha Indrawati, Maun Aakash, Sahayatri, and Koras. These works earned him a reputation for blending emotional realism with strong social themes, portraying the struggles, relationships, and cultural nuances of everyday Nepali life.As a filmmaker, Adhikari is respected for his ability to guide actors toward natural, grounded performances and for maintaining a thoughtful, character‑driven visual style. His career reflects a deep commitment to storytelling rooted in community, culture, and human experience. Beyond his own achievements, he is also known as the father of acclaimed Nepali actress Keki Adhikari, whose artistic discipline and sensibility are often attributed to his influence

Dipendra Lama is a renowned Nepali film director, writer, and former film journalist who transitioned into filmmaking after an 18‑year career in film journalism. He is widely recognized for directing successful films such as Ghampani (2017), Gopi (2019), Chha Maya Chhapakkai (2019), Dui Numberi (2022), and Nango Gaun (2023). His upcoming film Dukhi Aatma (2025) continues his trajectory as one of Nepal’s most consistent storytellers.Born into a Buddhist Tamang family, Lama began his professional journey in 2000 as a film journalist at Naya Sadak Daily, later contributing to major publications including Nepal Samacharpatra, Spacetime, Naya Patrika, Nepal Weekly Magazine, and Nagarik. His journalistic excellence earned him the Fine Art Journalism Award (2016) from the Nepal Academy of Fine Arts.His directorial debut, Ghampani (2017), marked his shift from journalism to cinema, driven by his deep understanding of storytelling and social issues. The film addressed caste discrimination and received strong critical reception.