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Ugen Chhopel (also credited as Ugyen Chopel) is a Nepali film director and screenwriter best known for shaping the emotional, character‑driven style of late‑1980s and 1990s Nepali cinema. He made a landmark debut with the classic Saino (1988), a film that became a cultural milestone and later inspired the Hindi TV series Ajnabi. Chhopel continued his directorial journey with Bandhu (1992), Trishna (1991), Nepali Babu (1999), and the acclaimed fantasy‑drama Badal Paree (2001). His work spans Nepali and Indian productions, marked by emotional depth, strong performances, and cross‑cultural storytelling. Chhopel is also the nephew of actor Danny Denzongpa, linking him to a prominent artistic lineage.

Dinesh Raut is a Nepali film writer, director, producer and songwriter, He is known for I Am Sorry, November Rain (2014 film), Classic (film), Parva, Prasad & Prakash(2022) .Raut is the recipient of several awards,including National Film Awards and many other awards. Raut started his career at the age of 14 as a Theater Artist and later he worked as an assistant director in movie “Mero Euta Sathi Cha” before moving into directing. He made his directorial debut with “I am Sorry” (2012). His biggest success to date is November Rain, starring Aaryan Sigdel and Namrata Shrestha from which he received Box Office movies award 2015 Best film director award and CG DCine award 2015 in Best film Director. Raut's Classic (2016) also became a big success at the box office and won the National Film Development Corporation (NFDC) Film Director Award. Also received the Jury award for movie Classic at International Nepalese Artist Society (INAS) Award, 2016. Raut's recent release was “Parva” (2017) starring Koshish Chettri, Namrata Shrestha which also became a huge success in thriller genera.

Min Bahadur Bham was born in 1984 in Karkibada, Nepal. He graduated in Filmmaking and literature and holds a master’s degree in Buddhist Philosophy and Political Science. His passion for storytelling through film led him to create impactful works that resonate with audiences worldwide. Notable Films: “The Flute” (बाँसुल्ली, 2012): This short film marked a significant milestone—it was the first Nepalese film presented at the prestigious Venice Film Festival. Bham’s storytelling prowess and unique perspective shone through in this work. “Kalo Pothi” ( कालो पोथी 2015): “The Black Hen” कालो पोथी received critical acclaim and won several awards. It was selected as the Nepalese entry for the Best Foreign Language Film category at the 89th Academy Awards. Bham’s writing and direction in this film left a lasting impact. “A Year of Cold” (2019): This film premiered at the Cannes Film Festival and received the Norwegian Sorfond Award. Bham’s ability to capture human emotions and societal nuances was evident in this powerful work. “Shambhala” (2024): “Shambhala” competed for the Golden Bear at the Berlin International Film Festival (BIFF). It was also selected as the Nepalese entry for Best International Feature Film at the 97th Academy Awards. Bham continues to push boundaries and tell compelling stories. Remember, Min Bahadur Bham’s dedication to his craft has elevated Nepali cinema on the global stage. His films resonate with authenticity and depth. 🎬

Chandra Pant is a prominent Nepali filmmaker and action director known for his work in both Nepali and Bhojpuri cinema. Starting his career as a stuntman around 2008, he moved into action direction with films like Raavan, Fanko, Dreams, Lazza, Kri, Lappan Chhappan, and many more, designing action for over 60 films. He made his directorial debut with the Bhojpuri hit Nirahua Chalal London, later directing Nepali features such as Rann, Hrashwo Deergha, and the emotional drama Aa Bata Aama, which became a major box‑office success. Pant is regarded as one of the leading action specialists shaping modern Nepali commercial cinema.