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Dhiren Shakya is a Nepalese actor born on February 25, 1971, in Palpa District, Nepal. He has starred in over 100 Nepali films since the 1990s and early 2000s, earning recognition, including National Film Awards for Best Actor. His first feature film was Pahilo Prem, followed by Karja. He also appeared in music videos, with over 70 to his name. In recent years, he had a cameo in the Newari film Tuyumati (2016) and starred in Yatra: A Musical Vlog and Password (2019). Shakya comes from a military family—he briefly joined the British Army but left within six months. His father served in an Indian Gurkha regiment, and his older daughter was undergoing army officer training as of 2017.

Madan Pariyar was a renowned Nepali music composer, arranger, instrumentalist, and singer who made significant contributions to Nepali music and film. He is widely recognized as Nepal’s first music arranger, known for his exceptional skill as an accordion player and for his innovative musical arrangements. Throughout his career, he composed music for numerous songs recorded at Radio Nepal, arranged music for many popular tracks, and performed as a talented instrumentalist in various recordings.Pariyar also worked as the music director for the film Aadarsha Nari (1984). His daughter, Sapana Shree, is also a well-known Nepali singer. Through his work as a composer, arranger, and musician, Madan Pariyar remains remembered as one of the respected pioneers who helped shape modern Nepali music.

Ganesh Dev Pandey is a Nepali film director, writer, and screenwriter known for his socially rooted storytelling and his contribution to modern independent Nepali cinema. He made his directorial debut with Malati Ko Bhatti (2012), followed by the romantic drama Manjari (2013), both of which helped establish his reputation as a filmmaker with a distinct narrative voice.He gained wider recognition with Gaja Baja (2018), Nepal’s first stoner‑comedy, which sparked national debate after the Film Development Board initially refused registration due to its title. Pandey challenged the decision in the Supreme Court and won after a two‑year legal battle, marking a landmark moment for freedom of expression in Nepali cinema.His later works include Julebi (2023), a multi‑narrative urban romance praised for its authentic portrayal of modern relationships. He has also written and produced Chini Kam Rang Kada (2020), further showcasing his versatility.

Panchami Ghimirey is a Nepali actress who appears in Pahaad (2026), building on her early work as a child artist and voice performer in her father Tulsi Ghimirey’s films. Known for her natural expressions and clear dialogue delivery, she represents the new generation of Ghimirey family talent entering Nepali cinema with authenticity and discipline.