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Jaya Kisan Basnet is a Nepali film actor, director, and action choreographer, known for his long‑standing contribution to commercial Nepali cinema. Beginning his career in the late 1998s, he first entered the industry through action direction, later transitioning into acting and establishing himself as a strong screen presence in action‑drama and social‑themed films.Basnet is part of the influential Basnet filmmaking family, and over the years he has built a reputation for portraying intense, authoritative, and emotionally grounded characters. His performances often highlight themes of justice, social struggle, and rural Nepali life—making him a recognizable figure in mainstream Nepali films.As an action director, he has contributed to numerous feature films, helping shape the visual style of Nepali action cinema during the 2000s and 2010s. His shift into acting expanded his creative identity, and he continues to work across both acting and direction.

Dayahang Rai is a Nepalese actor, director and play writer known for his work in Nepali cinema. He is one of the most popular and acclaimed actors in Nepal. He has starred in 40 plus films and is one of the leading contemporary actors in Nepal. Dayahang rose to prominence from the television series Yuva, Dalan and Hamro Team. His first leading role in a film was in Anagarik (2006) and had only one successful film Dasdhunga (2010) to his name but the 2012 Industry Hit film Loot (2012) marked turning point in his career and since then has starred in successful films Chhadke (2013), Badhshala (2013), Karkash (2013), Jholey (2014), Kabaddi (2013) and its sequels Kabaddi Kabaddi (2015) and Kabbadi Kabbadi Kabbadi (2019), Talakjung vs Tulke (2014), Woda Number 6 (2015), How Funny (2016), Bir Bikram (2016), Loot 2 (2017), Kaanchi (2018) and Jatrai Jatra (2019). He has starred in the film White Sun (2016) which was his first film that was entry of Nepal for Academy Awards. Dayahand Rai is also the recipient of numerous awards including three National Awards for Best Supporting Actor in 2009 for Dasdhunga, Best Actor in 2015 for Sambodhan, and Best Actor in 2016 for Kabaddi Kabaddi.

Manish Niraula is a Nepali film actor known for his grounded, naturalistic performances in contemporary cinema. Active since 2017, he is best recognized for his roles in Dhanapati (2017) and Dokh (2022), where he portrayed Ronit. His filmography also includes Aama (2020), reflecting a steady presence in character‑driven Nepali films.

Mukesh Acharya is a Nepali film actor known for his steady presence in early‑2010s Nepali cinema, appearing in a range of romantic, social, and dramatic films. He gained recognition through roles in Nai Nabhannu La (as Kiran), Timi Matra Timi, Ma Birsu Kasari, Rang, Urbashi, Kohi Ta Cha, Mutu, and Santrash, showcasing a calm, character‑driven acting style. Active across both lead and supporting roles, Acharya contributed to several narrative‑focused projects during this period, and also worked as a Legal Advisor in films such as 9 O’Clock and The Plan, reflecting his multi‑disciplinary involvement in the Nepali film industry.