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Nabaraj Uprety is a Nepali cinematographer known for his clean visual style and emotionally grounded camera work across feature films, world‑cinema collaborations, music videos, and TV commercials. Active in Nepal’s modern visual industry, he brings a blend of technical precision and artistic sensitivity, shaping stories through natural light, disciplined framing, and strong visual rhythm. Uprety represents a new generation of DOPs expanding Nepali cinematography into global, commercial, and digital spaces.

Mahesh Paudel is a Nepali cinematographer and Director of Photography known for his versatile visual style and his contributions to both Nepali and Indian film industries. His career began with a passion for visual storytelling, and his early works such as Nirankush (2013) and Manjari (2013) showcased his ability to create emotionally resonant imagery through light, composition, and grounded realism.Over the years, Paudel has collaborated with leading Nepali filmmakers and steadily built a reputation as one of the industry’s most reliable and visually expressive cinematographers. His acclaimed work in Ranveer (2019) earned praise for elevating the film’s emotional and cinematic impact through refined visual aesthetics.He continues to expand his portfolio with major projects including Rann (2022), Prema (2023), Chitra (2024), and the upcoming Balidan (2025), where he took over as the lead cinematographer for the final schedule.Mahesh Paudel has also worked extensively in India, serving as Director of Photography for multiple Mumbai‑based production houses between 2005–2018, further strengthening his technical range and industry experience.Known for his disciplined craft, adaptability across genres, and strong command of camera language, Paudel remains one of the prominent cinematographers shaping the visual identity of contemporary Nepali cinema.