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Chetan Karki

@chetankarki · Lyricist, writer-author

Chetan Karki was a legendary Nepali lyricist, film director, screenwriter, and novelist who made a lasting impact on Nepali cinema and music. Born on November 7, 1938, in Syangja, Nepal, he was one of the first screenwriters in Nepali cinema, writing...

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Chetan Karki was a legendary Nepali lyricist, film director, screenwriter, and novelist who made a lasting impact on Nepali cinema and music. Born on November 7, 1938, in Syangja, Nepal, he was one of...

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Full NameChetan Karki
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Lyricist
writer-author
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Active Since1960

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8

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66 yrs

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