Kedar Nath Paudel

Khagendra Lamichhane is an actor, writer and director, and he has been successfully pursuing what he has been doing since 1999. He has acted in four acclaimed movies. He has directed five plays among which most of them have been staged in different national and international theatre festivals.

Shree Krishna Shrestha was a legendary Nepali actor and producer known for his contributions to Nepali cinema. Born on December 30, 1967, in Sindhupalchowk, Nepal, he was widely recognized for his acting, dancing skills, and charming screen presence. He was one of the highest-paid actors in Nepali cinema during his career. Career Highlights Shree Krishna Shrestha made his acting debut with Bhumari (1989), which became a box office success. He went on to star in several commercially successful films, including: Maiti (2001) Bar Pipal (2000) Aafno Manche (2001) Gorkhali (2000) A Mero Hajur (2002) Upakar (2000) Sukha Dukha (2002) Hami Tin Bhai (2004) Kaha Bhetiyela (2008) Kohinoor (2014) (his last film) His final film, Kohinoor, was released posthumously and became the highest-grossing Nepali movie at the time. Personal Life & Legacy Shree Krishna Shrestha married Shweta Khadka in July 2014. Shortly after their wedding, he traveled to India, where his health deteriorated. He was diagnosed with pneumonia and bone cancer and passed away on August 10, 2014, at the age of 47. His funeral was attended by thousands of people, and he was given national honors by the Nepal Government.

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.