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Santosh Panta is a renowned Nepali comedian, actor, director, and songwriter. He is best known for his iconic sitcom Hijo Aaja Ka Kura, which aired on Nepal Television and addressed contemporary social issues. The show ran for an impressive 13 years with 699 episodes and later returned for 117 episodes on Kantipur Television. It also served as a platform for many Nepali comedians, including Deepak Raj Giri and Deepa Shree Niraula. Santosh Panta began his acting journey at the age of 7 and has appeared in around 30 movies, including Badalido Aakash and Chauka Dau. The first film he made was ‘April Fool’. He has acted in more than 2,000 series. He has also directed and acted in various Gaijatra comedy performances, theater productions, and television series. Additionally, he was a judge on the reality show Comedy Champion.

Dipendra K. Khanal is the highest paid Nepali director who is known best for his direction in Pashupati Prasad and Chapali height 2. Khanal's debut direction was The yug dekhi yug samma. He has directed films like Jholay, chapali height, pasupati prasad, dhanapati , aama, Vigilante etc.

Pradip Bhattarai, alternatively spelled Pradeep, is a notable Nepalese screenwriter and film director recognized for his contributions to the industry. He marked his directorial debut in 2016 with the successful heist-comedy film “Jatra.” Produced by Singe Lama and Yadav Poudel under Shatkon Arts, the film garnered commercial success. Since then, Pradip has directed two other films: Shatru Gate (2018): Another commercially successful venture. Jatrai Jatra (2019): Yet another hit film. In addition to his filmmaking endeavors, Pradip Bhattarai serves as one of the judges on the first Nepali comedy-reality TV show, Comedy Champion. His association with renowned Nepali comic actors Maha Jodi dates back to the early 2000s. Pradip’s creative journey continues to entertain audiences, and his impact on Nepali cinema remains significant 🎬.

B.S. Thapa is recognized as one of the early pillars of Nepali cinema, contributing as a director, writer, and actor during the formative decades of the industry. He is best known for directing the acclaimed film Manko Baadh (1973), which earned strong appreciation for its emotional depth and social storytelling. Thapa also worked on several influential projects that helped shape the narrative style of Nepali films in the 1970s and 1980s, bringing literary sensitivity and dramatic realism to the screen. His commitment to character‑driven stories and disciplined filmmaking made him a respected figure among his contemporaries. Through his films, mentorship, and long-standing dedication to the craft, B. S. Thapa played a meaningful role in strengthening the foundation of Nepali cinema.