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Dipendra Lama is a renowned Nepali film director, writer, and former film journalist who transitioned into filmmaking after an 18‑year career in film journalism. He is widely recognized for directing successful films such as Ghampani (2017), Gopi (2019), Chha Maya Chhapakkai (2019), Dui Numberi (2022), and Nango Gaun (2023). His upcoming film Dukhi Aatma (2025) continues his trajectory as one of Nepal’s most consistent storytellers.Born into a Buddhist Tamang family, Lama began his professional journey in 2000 as a film journalist at Naya Sadak Daily, later contributing to major publications including Nepal Samacharpatra, Spacetime, Naya Patrika, Nepal Weekly Magazine, and Nagarik. His journalistic excellence earned him the Fine Art Journalism Award (2016) from the Nepal Academy of Fine Arts.His directorial debut, Ghampani (2017), marked his shift from journalism to cinema, driven by his deep understanding of storytelling and social issues. The film addressed caste discrimination and received strong critical reception.

Born and raised in Singapore, Mala returned back to her Home Country, Nepal at the Age of 16 at 2007. Originally from Dharan, Mala started her professional modeling career right after completing her first debutant movie "GOODBYE KATHMANDU" by Nabin Subba at 2011. After couple of modeling assignments & music videos, she was offered another movie project, "ONEWAY" by Suraj Nalbo at 2013 Mala assisted the Netball Association of Nepal with the initial training of the Nepal Netball team and even participated at the 8th Asian Netball Games at Colombo Sri Lanka,as the Team Captain at 2012. One of her best and cherished moments in her life, representing Nepal. Its been 8 beautiful years since she has been living in her country and being born and raised in a foreign land, she never had any attachment or patriotism towards her country. But now, she's proud to be a Nepali Woman. The love, appreciation and the will to do something for her country, Nepal, is kicking in. Especially, towards women empowerment and development of the country Photography : Bikash Parajuli

Peshla Katwal is a Nepali film actress who entered the industry with Prem Vivah (2011), while her first released film is Dulahi Rani (2012). Drawn to acting purely out of personal passion, she continued her journey with selected film projects and a handful of music videos. She completed the shooting of Play Girl and later worked on Thank You, after which her on‑screen activity gradually slowed down.Although she has not been consistently active in recent years, Peshla remains a name associated with early‑2010s Nepali cinema, and she may return to the screen in the future depending on the right opportunities.

Junge Bhattarai, known professionally as Uddab Raj Bhattarai, is a Nepali actor and comedian recognized for his natural humor, expressive character work, and strong presence in contemporary Nepali entertainment. Active since the early 2010s, he has appeared in feature films such as Pahilo Pahilo Maya (2010), Hamro Maya Juni Junilai (2011), and the cult‑favorite Gaja Baja (2018), where his character performance earned him praise for authenticity and timing. Beyond films, Bhattarai is widely known for his roles in popular comedy series and digital sketches, including Hou Guji, Dera, and other situational comedy formats that highlight everyday Nepali life. His ability to portray relatable, humorous, and emotionally grounded characters has made him a familiar face among Nepali audiences. He continues to work across film, stage, and digital media, contributing to Nepal’s evolving comedic landscape.