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Nishma Ghimire is a Nepali actress who entered the film industry through the feature film Rhythm, after first appearing in various Nepali music videos. Known for her expressive screen presence and soft, youthful acting style, she became visible in the early 2010s as part of the new wave of actresses transitioning from modeling and music videos into mainstream cinema. Before her film debut, she worked in multiple romantic and modern‑themed music videos, which helped her gain recognition among young audiences.Although Rhythm introduced her to the big screen, Nishma continued to appear selectively in film and media projects. Over time, she gradually stepped back from the Nepali film industry and is currently not active in mainstream cinema.

Kiran KC, known popularly as Raata Makai (राता मकै), is a Nepalese actor, producer, television personality, singer, entrepreneur and philanthropist. He is known for his comic timing. He is also known for his performance in Je Bho Ramrai Bho (2003), Ta Ta Sarai Bigris Ni Badri (2000) and Jire Khursani (2003 – present). He has been actively associated with television since its early days in Nepal and has appeared in a handful of comedy pieces. He has been seen on the Nepali comedyTV Serial Jhire Khursani and became popular among Nepali viewers as Rata Makai (राता मकै).

Sharmila Pandey (Budhathoki) is a leading Nepali film producer known for shaping modern Nepali cinema through acclaimed films such as Love Love Love (2017), Ghar (2017), Changa Chait (2019), Aama (2020), Chiso Manchhe (2022), and the Indo‑Nepali thriller Parastree (2023). Her work is recognized for strong storytelling, genre diversity, and high production standards, earning her multiple national honors and establishing her as one of Nepal’s most influential contemporary producers.

Thinley Lhamo (born circa 1997) is a Nepali-Tibetan actress best known for her powerful role as Pema in Shambhala (2024), Nepal’s Oscar entry and Berlinale selection. She previously starred in Naakaa (2017) and Hari (2018). Her performance in Shambhala earned her the Boccalino d’Oro Prize for Best Acting Performance at the 77th Locarno Film Festival. Lhamo’s journey began with the Nepal Tibet Opera Association, where she honed her stage presence. She trained under Anup Baral before landing the lead in Shambhala, a film shot in Dolpo’s rugged terrain