Jharana Bajracharya

Gaumaya Gurung, an accomplished actor and alumnus of the prestigious Berlinale Talents (2024), has made her mark in the entertainment industry. She is recognized for her compelling performances in several notable works: “Kabaddi 4: The Final Match (2022)”: Gaumaya’s role in this commercially acclaimed film left a lasting impression. “Fulbari (2023)”: Her talent shines through in this production. “1915: Legend of Gurkhas (2022)”: A film that not only garnered critical acclaim but also secured the Nepal National Film Award. “Black Narcissus (2020)”: Gaumaya’s involvement in this BBC drama mini-series contributed to its success, earning it the ReFrame Stamp and a spot among IMDbPro’s Top 200 Most Popular TV Titles in 2020-2021. Additionally, she received a Best Debut Actress nomination from the Nepal Film Technicians Association (NEFTA) in 2023. Gaumaya’s upcoming feature films include: “The Sky is Mine (2024)”: Directed by Deepak Rauniyar, recipient of the Berlinale VFF Talent Highlights Award in 2020. “Just like a Son (2024)”: A project by award-winning filmmaker Tribeny Rai. “Maha Jatra (2024)”: The third sequel to the commercially successful film “Jatra (2016)”.

Mausami Malla is a well-known Nepali actress who gained popularity in the late 1980s and early 1990s. She was born on February 11, 1969, in Chitwan, Nepal, and originally aspired to be a sportsperson before entering the film industry. Mausami was born into an army family and was a national-level athlete during her school years. She got married at the age of 15 and moved to Pokhara with her husband. Her acting career began after her marriage and the birth of her first child. She made her debut in the movie 'Kanchi', where she played the role of a child despite being a mother herself. After moving to Kathmandu, she continued her education but had to pause due to her second pregnancy. She later starred in several successful films, including 'Pachhis Basanta', 'Bhagya Rekha', 'Tilhari', and 'Bhumari'. After facing personal struggles, including domestic violence and divorce, Mausami left the film industry for 13 years and moved to Belgium, where she worked as a beautician. She later made a comeback as a film producer, with her son Vicky Malla starring in one of her productions, 'Samaya'.

Ishwori Pradhan is a Nepali film artist, singer, and executive producer known for her roles in classic Nepali cinema and her contributions to playback singing during the 1989–2001 era. Active across acting, music, and production, she appeared in notable films such as Behuli (1989), Sampati (1991), Sworga (1994), Saraswati (1995), Sorah Barshe Jowan (2000), and Nepal Pyaro Chha (2001). As a playback singer, she contributed to Sworga (1994) and Soon Chandi (1996), and served as executive producer for Behuli (1989). Recognized for her versatile artistic presence and collaborations with leading Nepali actors and filmmakers, Ishwori Pradhan remains an important figure in the evolution of Nepali cinema’s 90s–2000s era.

Nisha Adhikari is a Nepali film actress and model. Adhikari made her acting debut in a comedy programme called Gharbeti Ba on Kantipur Television. Her debut movie was Mission Paisa starring Nikhil Upreti, which was one of the most successful movies of its release year in Nepal.