Laxminath Sharma

Mohan Niraula is a prominent Nepali actor, director, and media personality known for his versatile presence across film, television, and theatre. Rising to fame through popular TV serials and stage productions, he later expanded into filmmaking, hosting, and cultural leadership. Niraula has directed several notable Nepali films and served in key roles within the Nepal Film Artists Association, contributing to policy, artist welfare, and industry development. His long career reflects a blend of performance, direction, and public engagement, making him a respected figure in Nepal’s entertainment landscape

Jharana Thapa (born 28 March, Pyuthan) is a leading Nepali actress, producer, and director whose career has shaped mainstream Nepali cinema for more than two decades. Beginning her journey with the film Daijo in 1996, she quickly rose to prominence through her expressive screen presence and her acclaimed performance in Dharam Sankat, which established her as one of the defining actresses of the late 1990s and 2000s. Over the years she became a central figure in commercial Nepali films, appearing in more than seventy titles and becoming known for emotionally grounded roles in films such as Muglan, Jeevan Sathi, Purnima, Takdir, and the original A Mero Hajur. Her long career in front of the camera naturally evolved into filmmaking, and she transitioned into direction with A Mero Hajur 2 in 2017, later continuing the franchise with its third and fourth installments while introducing her daughter, Suhana Thapa, as a new-generation lead. She further expanded her directorial identity with Ek Bhagavad Ra Ek Geeta (2023), blending social themes with emotional storytelling. Married to producer Sunil Kumar Thapa since 1998, she has also been active behind the scenes as a producer, contributing to several successful films. Today, Jharana Thapa stands as one of the few Nepali women to achieve long-term stardom as an actress and then successfully transition into a commercially influential director, maintaining her position as a respected and enduring figure in Nepali cinema.

Ugen Chhopel (also credited as Ugyen Chopel) is a Nepali film director and screenwriter best known for shaping the emotional, character‑driven style of late‑1980s and 1990s Nepali cinema. He made a landmark debut with the classic Saino (1988), a film that became a cultural milestone and later inspired the Hindi TV series Ajnabi. Chhopel continued his directorial journey with Bandhu (1992), Trishna (1991), Nepali Babu (1999), and the acclaimed fantasy‑drama Badal Paree (2001). His work spans Nepali and Indian productions, marked by emotional depth, strong performances, and cross‑cultural storytelling. Chhopel is also the nephew of actor Danny Denzongpa, linking him to a prominent artistic lineage.

Sudarshan Thapa is a Director in Nepali films. He started his career in the Nepali film industry as a director of the hit movie Mero Euta Saathi Chha - a remake of Korean movie Millionaire's First Love in 2009. His first directorial was a blockbuster that set a new trend for the industry. Since then, there was no turning back and his filmography grew with movies like "Ke yo Maya Ho", "Mero Love Story", "Dhanda", etc. He is basically known for his romantic movies with strong emotional factor. Apart from directing, he also established himself as an actor in the movie "Saathi", Ajhai Pani, "Chankhe Shankhe Pankhe"etc