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Dayaram Dahal (born 27 May 1970, Kavrepalanchok) is a veteran Nepali filmmaker active since the late 1980s, known for his multi‑disciplinary contributions as a director, actor, producer, writer, lyricist, and music director. He began his career in 1987–1990 as an assistant director before rising to prominence in the 1990s, becoming one of Nepal’s highest‑paid directors of the era. His film Nepal (2007) became the first Nepali feature film partly shot in the United States, marking a milestone in the industry. Dahal has directed, acted in, or contributed musically to over 60 films, including major hits such as Thuldai, Ta Ta Sarai Bigris Ni Badri, Ma Timi Bina Marihalchhu, Farkera Herda, and Dasgaja. He served as the Executive Chairperson of the Film Development Board of Nepal from June 4, 2020 to June 3, 2022, where he focused on policy reform, artist welfare, and institutional strengthening. He is also a founding member of the Film Directors Guild of Nepal and a long‑time contributor to multiple film associations.

Zaun Yonzan is a Nepali filmmaker best known as the director of Crawling Crows: Aankha, Nepal’s first film to win Best Film at the 62nd Asia Pacific Film Festival in 2025. His work blends bold visual language with socially rooted storytelling, positioning him among the new-generation directors bringing Nepali cinema to global attention.

Alok Nembang (June 9, 1973 – November 6, 2014) was one of Nepal’s most influential film and music‑video directors, celebrated for shaping the visual language of modern Nepali pop culture. Beginning his career as a VJ and model, he went on to direct over 600 music videos, introducing cinematic style, fresh aesthetics, and youth‑driven storytelling. Nembang made his feature‑film debut with the hit romantic drama Sano Sansar (2008), followed by Kohi Mero (2010). Known for his creativity, discipline, and trend‑setting vision, he remains a defining figure in Nepal’s contemporary visual and musical landscape.

Bhuwan KC (born 23 August 1957) is a leading figure in Nepali cinema whose career spans singing, acting, film production, and direction. He began his artistic journey as a singer in the late 1970s, recording modern Nepali songs before transitioning to acting. His breakthrough as an actor came with the blockbuster film Samjhana (1983), establishing him as one of the most popular romantic heroes of the 1980s and 1990s.In the early 1990s, KC expanded into film production, producing several commercially successful films that strengthened his position in the industry. He later moved into direction, making his directorial debut with Dreams (2016), starring his son Anmol KC.Across four decades, Bhuwan KC has remained a central figure in Nepali cinema, contributing to its evolution through performance, production, and direction.