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Starting from his early career in the late 1980s, Deepak Dhakal emerged as a dedicated Nepali cinematographer known for his steady contribution to commercial and social‑themed Nepali cinema. He made his debut as a cinematographer with Sindoor and went on to work in more than 20 feature films, shaping the visual tone of 1990s and early‑2000s Nepali filmmaking.Dhakal’s filmography includes notable titles such as Shanti Deep (1989), Cheli Beti (1990), Pheri Bhetaula (1990), Didi (1992), Chokho Maya (1993), Chatyang (1994), Chahana (1994), Sarangi (1994), and Pahilo Prem (1997). His work is remembered for its grounded visual style, clarity in storytelling, and commitment to traditional Nepali cinematographic techniques.Beyond filmmaking, Dhakal served as a professor at Oscar International College, Nepal’s only dedicated film‑teaching institute, and was an active member of NEFTA, contributing to the professional development of the industry. He passed away on 3 December 2015 due to a brain hemorrhage, leaving behind a respected legacy in Nepali cinema.

Roshan Das is a Nepali film director, music video director, lyricist, actor, and content creator from Godaita, Sarlahi, Nepal. At the age of 23, he has established himself as one of the emerging young filmmakers in Nepal through his dedication, creativity, and perseverance. Before entering feature filmmaking, Roshan directed more than 70 music videos and wrote over 10 songs. His notable directorial works include Bayan, Aadat, and Ramāune Manchhe, while his songwriting credits include Aafnai Swartha, Naya Itihas, Bhool Bhayo, and songs for his debut feature film Pratibairam. Despite having no formal education in filmmaking, Roshan built his career through practical experience and self-learning. He began creating videos during the COVID-19 pandemic using his father's Android phone before progressing to professional productions. His journey has been defined by persistence, overcoming financial and industry challenges while pursuing his passion for storytelling. His work has earned recognition through several national music awards, including: Jay Prapti Music Awards 2080 – Best Music Video Director (Rang Kada) Epic Nepal Music Awards 2081 – Best Music Video Director (Aadat) Silver Music Awards 2082 – Best Music Video Director (Aafnai Swartha) Jyoti Films Music Awards 2082 – Best Music Video Director (Bayan) Roshan made his feature film directorial debut with Pratibairam, a Nepali horror-comedy film. The project represents years of determination and reflects his vision of creating original, audience-focused cinema. In addition to directing, he also contributed as a lyricist to the film. Committed to continuous growth, Roshan Das aims to bring fresh stories to Nepali cinema while expanding his work to international audiences. His journey from a self-taught creator to an award-winning director reflects his belief that passion, resilience, and hard work can overcome any obstacle.

Sanjay Lama (Sanjay Lopchan Tamang) is the well known cinematographer in Nepali Film. Lama was born on 27 August 1977 in Lalitpur Nepal. Lama is the best cinematographer of Nepali film. He has been the recipient of 15 best cinematographer Awards Including three National Film Awards, two NFDC National Film Awards, NEFTA Film Awards, Kamana Film Awards, Inas Film Awards, Global Nepali Film Awards, Box Office Film Awards, FAAN Awards and LG Film Awards. After working on various technical roles for a long time, Lama has debuted as a cinematographer in the movie Kasle Choryo Mero Man in 2000. Since then, he has been successful in various movies like Bato Muniko Phool, Sayaad, A Mero Hajur 3, Moun, Dreams, Summer Love, Masan etc.

Gopal Raya Chhetri is a Nepali cinematographer and camera operator known for his work on the feature film Sarang (2025) and the crime‑drama series Crime Files (2021–2022), where he served as Director of Photography across eight episodes. His work reflects a grounded visual style, focusing on clean framing and narrative‑driven camera movement.Active in Nepal’s evolving digital‑cinema space, Raya has contributed to both long‑form and episodic storytelling, building a reputation for reliability in camera and lighting execution. His growing portfolio positions him among the new generation of Nepali cinematographers expanding into OTT‑style productions and modern Nepali feature films.