Alesander Puspa Raj Shrestha

Manju Kumar Shrestha is a Nepali cinematographer who played an important role in the early technical development of Nepal’s film industry. In 2029 B.S., he joined the Royal Nepal Film Corporation (then known as Shahi Nepali Chalchitra Sansthan).In 2030 B.S., he worked as a film photographer for the corporation’s first production, Man Ko Bandh. At that time, most technical experts in Nepali filmmaking—such as directors, cameramen, and lighting technicians—had to be brought from India due to the lack of local professionals.During the shooting of Man Ko Bandh, the Indian cinematographer fell ill, and Shrestha stepped in to operate the camera himself. Although he carried out much of the filming, he was credited only as an assistant cameraman when the film was released. This experience marked the beginning of his career as a cinematographer.He later went on to shoot many Nepali films, including Kumari, recognized as Nepal’s first color film, and Jeevan Rekha. Over the course of his career, Manju Kumar Shrestha has worked as a cinematographer on more than 70 films, making a significant contribution to the growth and technical progress of Nepali cinema.

Awash  Bhattarai

Model at D Winter Fest 2019 by L&N Model Agency. Coordinator at the Fashion Era.

Abishek Khadka is a young Nepali actor known for his lead role in the film ‘Kumari’ and other upcoming projects, rapidly gaining recognition in Nepali cinema. Early Life and Background Abishek Khadka was born in Jhapa, Nepal. He pursued acting professionally for several years, beginning with theatre at age 15, and trained under renowned acting coach Anup Baral. He also performed in the stage play Sikrum, which garnered attention for his acting abilities Film Career Abishek made his film debut with Behuli from Meghauli, but his most prominent early role is as the male lead in the Nepali romantic drama ‘Kumari’, directed by Dinesh Raut and released theatrically in Magh 23 His co-star in the film, Aakriti Rajbhandari, also makes her acting debut. ‘Kumari’ gained attention for its modern portrayal of love, relatable characters, and a popular soundtrack, including the song ‘Doko Bunne’, which achieved millions of views online. Abishek’s character in the movie was noted for mirroring aspects of his real-life personality, providing a strong entry into lead roles in cinema, He has expressed excitement and nervousness about his debut while highlighting the challenges of portraying emotional scenes authentically. Beyond ‘Kumari’, Abishek has joined the upcoming film ‘Shree Niwas’ alongside veteran actor Haribansha Acharya, directed by Aakash Baral and Sajan Kafle with a screenplay by Abhimanyu Nirabi, signaling his continued rise in the industry.