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Raju Giri (born 28 November 1975) is a Nepali film director who began his career as a theatre actor, later working in TV serials and films before debuting as a director with Hatyakanda and releasing his first directorial film Dilmaya in 2011; he has since directed popular films including Bindas, Bindas 2, Makhamali, and Nirjala, establishing himself as a consistent commercial filmmaker in Nepali cinema.

Gyanendra Bahadur Deuja is one of Nepal’s most influential film directors, screenwriters, and visual innovators, celebrated for introducing new cinematic techniques and for directing some of the most culturally significant films in Nepali cinema. Active since 1997, he is known for blending social issues, emotional storytelling, and technical experimentation in his films.Before entering cinema, Deuja served as a Deputy Director at Nepal Rastra Bank, balancing a parallel career in banking and filmmaking—an uncommon achievement in the industry. His artistic foundation began at Aarohan Theatre (now Gurukul), where he trained alongside respected Nepali actors and directors.His mentor, senior director Resh Raj Acharya, guided him through early work as chief assistant director in major tele-serials and films such as Sparsh, Dushman, Aama, Bandhan, and Tuhuro.

Sahara Sharma is an independent Nepali filmmaker, writer, producer, and media entrepreneur recognized for her socially grounded narratives and youth‑focused storytelling. After completing her Master’s of Science in Communication from Bangalore University, she founded Gauthali Entertainment in Kathmandu, where she began shaping her voice as a director and media creator.Starting her career as a journalist with Nepal Republic Media, Sahara transitioned into filmmaking with several short films before directing her first television film, Chasing Rainbows (2013) — a bold exploration of sexuality, migration, and depression among Nepali youth. The film opened the Kathmandu International Mountain Film Festival (KIMFF 2013), won the Nepal Panorama Award, and later received the Critics’ Award at the Toronto Nepali Film Festival (2014).She has since produced and directed two television series — Gauthali ka Kathaharu (2017–18) and Maya Bhanne Cheez Estai Ho (2018–19) — and hosts Gauthali Talks (2020–), a roundtable show on cinema and media. Her new feature‑length project, Ek Mutthi Badal, marks her return to narrative filmmaking.

Shiva Regmi (1965–2013) was one of Nepal’s most influential film directors, screenwriters, and producers, known for shaping mainstream Nepali cinema through emotional family dramas, strong female characters, and commercially successful films such as Aafanta, Aafno Manche, A Mero Hajur, Sukha Dukha, Duniya, Hami Tin Bhai, Muglan, and Kaha Bhetiyela. Active from 1991–2013, he directed over 20 major films and contributed as writer, lyricist, production designer, and actor across 100+ film credits. He received multiple National Film Awards, including Best Director (2010, 2012) and Best Writer (2013).