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Babita Gurung (1985) is the actor of the film Jar.

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

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)”.  

Divya Dev Pant is a distinguished Nepali actor, theatre artist, and voice performer originally from Baitadi, Nepal. He began his acting career in 2010 with One World Theatre, debuting in Angels in America, and has since performed in over 25 plays in both English and Nepali. His stage credits include Hamlet, Golden Boy, True West, and Sandaju Ko Mahabharat, often under the direction of Dr. Deborah Merola. In film, Divya Dev has played lead roles in Chiso Ashtray, Rudane, and Hijo Aaja Kaa Kura, and appeared in supporting roles in The Secret of Radha, Kiya, and Looking for a Lady with Fangs and a Moustache. He has also acted in dozens of short films and music videos. He is widely recognized as the host of The Poet Idol, Nepal’s first poetry reality show, and the narrator of The Voice of Nepal, where his commanding voice and theatrical delivery have become iconic. Divya Dev’s work bridges classical theatre, contemporary cinema, and poetic storytelling, making him one of Nepal’s most versatile and respected performers.