Bishwo Hingmang

Nisha Sharma is a veteran Nepali theatre actress with a career spanning over three decades, known for her powerful performances in more than fifty stage productions. A leading figure of Aarohan Gurukul and a celebrated interpreter of complex roles such as Nora in Putaliko Ghar, she became the first woman Chancellor of the Nepal Academy of Music and Drama in 2023, marking a historic milestone in Nepali performing arts.

Deepak Chhetri was a distinguished Nepali film actor known for his powerful presence and memorable character portrayals across more than three decades of cinema. Renowned for intense negative and supporting roles, he appeared in notable films such as Seemana, White Sun, Rajja Rani, Bulbul, and Halkara. His performances were marked by emotional depth, physical precision, and a strong command of screen realism. Chhetri worked extensively in both mainstream and art‑house films, earning respect from directors and audiences alike. He passed away in 2019, leaving a lasting legacy as one of Nepali cinema’s most compelling character actors.

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.