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(Film Director • Writer • Story Developer • New‑Generation Commercial Filmmaker) Deewakar Bhattarai (born November 17, 1984) is a Nepali film director and writer known for shaping modern commercial Nepali cinema with visually polished, emotionally driven storytelling. Born in Sittalpati, Sindhuli, he entered the industry in the late 2000s and rose to prominence with films that blend romance, drama, and youth‑centric narratives. His works—Dreams (2016), Aishwarya (2017), and Captain (2019)—established him as one of the most bankable directors of his generation. Bhattarai is also recognized for his upcoming high‑profile projects Narasimha Avatar (2025) and Mayavi (2025), which position him among the leading commercial filmmakers in Nepal. He is married to actress Deepika Prasain, and the pair frequently collaborate on creative projects.

Yogesh Ghimire is a Nepali film director and writer who began his directorial career in the 2000s after working extensively as a chief assistant director on films such as Pirati Afai Hudo Raicha, Timrai Lagi, Kranti, Kanchi Nani, and Maidaan. Transitioning to direction with titles like Sapoot, Samjhana, Timi Matra Timi, Samjhana, Mero Maya Timilai, and Na Birse Timilai Na Paye Timilai, he later gained wider recognition through Notebook, Bhool Bhulaiyaa, Prem Diwas, and Radha, noted for emotional storytelling and mainstream appeal.

Neer Bikram Shah, also known as Nir Shah, is a Nepalese movie actor, a poet, lyricist, movie director,media personality and businessman. He is related to the Royal family of Nepal. Neer Shah is the producer or co-producer of many Nepali movies. He has also directed several Nepali movies produced by himself, including Basudev, Pachchis Basanta, Basanti, and a Nepal Bhasa movie Rajamati. He is also a co-producer of the Oscar nominated film Himalaya – l’enfance d’un chef, which was co-produced and directed by the French movie maker Eric Valli. The film, also released as Caravan (in Canada) and Himalaya (in Denmark and France), was the first film from Nepal to win an Oscar nomination.

Gagan Birahi was a prominent Nepali film producer, director, writer, and lyricist, known for his versatile contributions to Nepali cinema and literature. Active from the early 1990s, he worked across filmmaking, screenwriting, and songwriting, earning recognition as a multi‑talented creative figure in the industry.He made his film debut with Sankalp (1993), followed by contributions to several notable films including Miteri Gaun and Badal. As a lyricist, he wrote songs for films such as Bhauju and Truck Driver, showcasing his poetic depth and narrative sensitivity.Gagan Birahi directed Miteri Gaun, the first Nepali feature film fully shot in Japan, marking a milestone in Nepali cinema’s international production history. Alongside filmmaking, he remained active in literature, writing poems, stories, and lyrics throughout his career.His final published work was the poetry collection “Hastakshar”, which he released from his hospital bed, demonstrating his lifelong dedication to writing even during his final days.Gagan Birahi passed away in October 2018 at the age of 61, leaving behind a respected legacy in both Nepali cinema and literature.