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Shyam Rai

Shyam Rai

@shyam-rai · Actor, Film Director

Shyam Rai is a veteran Nepali film artist who has remained active in the industry for more than four decades. He began his cinematic journey in 1984 with the film “Basudev,” marking the start of a long and diverse career. Rai is known not only as an ...

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Shyam Rai is a veteran Nepali film artist who has remained active in the industry for more than four decades. He began his cinematic journey in 1984 with the film “Basudev,” marking the start of a lon...

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Full NameShyam Rai
Profession
Actor
Film Director
Location
Active Since1984

Career Highlights

7

Films

1

Awards

42 yrs

Experience

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