Sarita Giri

Ram Sekhar Nakarmi was a veteran Nepal Bhasa (Newari) artist, writer, director, and cultural contributor best known for his defining creative role in the classic Newar‑language film Rajamati (1995/1996). He served as the film’s story writer, screenplay writer, and production designer, making him one of the central creative forces behind the project.Active for over six decades in Nepal Bhasa arts and literature, Nakarmi was widely respected as a satirist, playwright, and performer, contributing to stage, screen, and cultural preservation. His long career included writing, directing, and acting in various Newar productions, earning him recognition as a multi‑talented figure in Kathmandu Valley’s artistic community.A permanent resident of Inachowk, Bhaktapur, he continued creating and performing well into his later years. His legacy is most strongly tied to Rajamati, a landmark film based on a 200‑year‑old ballad, where his writing helped bring Newar heritage to the screen with authenticity and emotional depth.Ram Sekhar Nakarmi passed away in 2017 at the age of 80, after a long battle with cancer, leaving behind a profound cultural legacy and a body of work that remains foundational to Nepal Bhasa cinema and literature.