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Sushma Niraula is a Nepali film and theatre actress known for her growing presence in contemporary Nepali cinema. Active since 2019, she has appeared in more than 10 feature films, including notable titles such as Ghamad Shere (2019), Chapali Height 3 (2022), Dui Numberi (2022), Chhakka Panja 4 (2023), Boksi Ko Ghar (2024), Khajure Bro (2024), and the upcoming Abhimanyu Chapter 1 (2025) and Laalimaa (2026).

Ram Sekhar Nakarmi was a veteran Nepal Bhasa (Newari) artist, writer, director, and cultural contributor best known for his defining creative role in the classic Newar‑language film Rajamati (1995/1996). He served as the film’s story writer, screenplay writer, and production designer, making him one of the central creative forces behind the project.Active for over six decades in Nepal Bhasa arts and literature, Nakarmi was widely respected as a satirist, playwright, and performer, contributing to stage, screen, and cultural preservation. His long career included writing, directing, and acting in various Newar productions, earning him recognition as a multi‑talented figure in Kathmandu Valley’s artistic community.A permanent resident of Inachowk, Bhaktapur, he continued creating and performing well into his later years. His legacy is most strongly tied to Rajamati, a landmark film based on a 200‑year‑old ballad, where his writing helped bring Newar heritage to the screen with authenticity and emotional depth.Ram Sekhar Nakarmi passed away in 2017 at the age of 80, after a long battle with cancer, leaving behind a profound cultural legacy and a body of work that remains foundational to Nepal Bhasa cinema and literature.

Manju Shrestha is a Nepali film and television artist best known for her memorable comic role as “Bijuli” in the hit Nepali comedy serial Tito Satya. Through this character, she became a familiar face in Nepali households, bringing sharp humor, expressive acting, and strong timing to one of the country’s most popular long‑running TV shows.Beyond television, Shrestha has also appeared in Nepali films, contributing supporting and character roles that highlight her versatility in both comedy and drama.

Gautam Ratna Tuladhar is a respected Nepali visual artist and veteran film actor, widely recognized as the first color‑film villain of Nepali cinema for his memorable performance in Nepal’s first color feature film Kumari (1977). A multi‑talented figure, Tuladhar built a parallel career as a वरिष्ठ चित्रकार (senior painter) while establishing himself as a powerful screen presence across dozens of Nepali films.Emerging from Kathmandu’s artistic community, Tuladhar became known for his expressive face, controlled intensity, and ability to portray layered antagonists with dignity and emotional depth. His role in Kumari marked a turning point in Nepali film history, introducing a new visual era and giving him a lasting place in the industry’s foundational narrative.Beyond cinema, Tuladhar was deeply active in Nepal’s theatre movement. During the early BS 2040s, he performed in numerous stage productions under the Sanskriti Sansthan, contributing to a generation of socially conscious, performance‑driven Nepali theatre. His stage work strengthened his craft and shaped his reputation as a disciplined, versatile performer.Across film, theatre, and visual art, Gautam Ratna Tuladhar is remembered as a multi‑disciplinary artist whose contributions helped define the early aesthetic and emotional language of modern Nepali storytelling.