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Purna Thapa is a renowned comedian, playwright, and radio program presenter and producer. He was born in Jhamshikhel in the year 2020 B.S. (1963/64 A.D.) to father Haribahadur Thapa and mother Subhalakshmi Thapa. Around 2031/32 B.S. (1974/75 A.D.), satirical performances like “Khirchor” and “Pagal Dance” were being staged in and around Jhamshikhel, Lalitpur. These performances gained significant popularity at the time. The artists behind them were Purna Thapa Magar and his friend Shri Om Shrestha. Among them, Purna Thapa remains a well-known figure in the arts even today. His artistic journey, which began during that period, continues to this day. Purna studied up to Grade 10 at Tika Vidyashram School in Lalitpur and completed his Bachelor's degree in Arts from Patan Campus. Alongside acting, he has also worked in writing and directing. In 2041 B.S. (1984/85 A.D.), he got the opportunity to act in his first radio drama.  

Sunil Chhetri is a celebrated Nepali choreographer, performer, and music video director known for his energetic style and creative flair. Originally from Banke and raised in Lumbini, he rose from humble beginnings to become a household name in Nepal’s music and dance scene. Artistic Journey Inspired by Michael Jackson, Sunil began dancing in school programs and local events. Despite financial hardships, he pursued his passion relentlessly, eventually moving to Kathmandu where he worked as a dancer before joining the Armed Police Force. His national breakthrough came in 2013 when he competed in Dance India Dance Season 4, earning praise from Bollywood legend Mithun Chakraborty. Though an injury cut his journey short, it marked the start of his professional ascent. Career Highlights Choreographed/Directed over 300 music videos, including hits like "Bhirni Jholama", "Boke Jhar", "Chauka Dau", and "Nandani". Known for blending folk and freestyle with experimental elements—like zombie dancers in "Sarara Bhagaula". Appeared in the Bollywood film Happy New Year (2014) alongside Shah Rukh Khan. Acted in the Nepali feature film Chi Musi Chi (2019) as Aashir

Prem Dev Giri (b. Magh 10, 2010 BS, Birendranagar, Surkhet) is a pioneering figure in Nepali dance, theatre, and radio drama. He began his artistic journey in 2025 BS and, in 2041 BS, joined the then Rastriya Nach Ghar (now the Cultural Corporation) with a monthly salary of NPR 200. Giri made significant contributions as an actor, director, and music accompanist in dozens of plays and musical dramas. His powerful performances in notable works such as Balkrishna Sama’s Masan, plays by Gopal Prasad Rimal, Harishchandra, Andhabeg, Hasdai Jalnu Parcha, Gham, and Hamro Pani Katha Chha are widely remembered. He also acted in the telefilm Sanai Roirahenchha and the feature film Bandhaki. A skilled madal player, Giri recorded hundreds of collected folk songs at Radio Nepal. Revered as a “Guru of the Stage,” he stands as a defining cultural pillar of western Nepal.