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Garima Panta (born 30 January 1984 in Tanahun) is a Nepali film actress best known for her acclaimed performance in Jhola (2013/14), a film portraying the historical sati system, which brought her national and international recognition. Beginning her career as a teenager in television commercials, she went on to appear in more than two dozen films, including Preeti Ko Phool, Teen Ghumti, Rang Baijani, Thuli, Sasu Nanda Bhauju, Arjun Dev, Sundar Mero Naam, Phool, and Samjhana. In 2016, she married Hari Sharma Thapaliya and later moved to Belgium, where she became less active in Nepali cinema while dedicating part of her wedding budget to establishing scholarships in schools in her birthplace.

Bishnu Bhakta Phuyal was an artist and theater actor. He had been active in Nepali cinema for a long time. Phuyal passed away on the 19th of Poush, 2073 B.S. (January 3, 2017), while performing on stage at the Rastriya Nachghar in Kathmandu. He collapsed while portraying King Janak in the play Maharshi Yagya Valkya, directed by Badri Adhikari. Despite immediate attention, he could not be revived. Phuyal was also seen in the popular comedy series Tito Satya, where he played the role of actress Deepashree Niraula’s father. In addition to television, he acted in numerous Nepali films. He had once expressed a wish to die while working in the theater—and ultimately, he departed while performing on stage. His catchphrase “Youre my love” with hip-hop style from Tito Satya made him widely recognized and beloved by audiences.

Basundhara Bhusal is a celebrated Nepali actress whose career spans more than five decades, making her one of the most enduring figures in Nepali cinema. She began acting as a child artist and gained national recognition with her performance in Aama (1964), the first Nepali feature film produced in Nepal. Bhusal went on to appear in over 135 films, including notable works such as Manko Baadh, Sindoor, Ke Ghar Ke Dera, and Basudev. Known for her expressive acting and strong screen presence, she became a defining face of early Nepali cinema. Her contributions earned her multiple honors, including lifetime achievement awards recognizing her influence on film, theatre, and the cultural development of Nepal’s performing arts.

1996, February 2 Niti Shah is a Nepali actress, model and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss International Nepal 2017. She was declared the most popular face of EnVogue and the first runner-up title in Face's House of Fashion 2013. She represented Nepal at Miss International 2017 in Japan.