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Suraj Pandey is a Nepali film director and actor born on 7 July 1997 in Kathmandu, recognized for his directorial work in Parastree (2023) and his involvement in notable Nepali films such as Aama (2020) and Love Love Love (2017). His growing body of work positions him among Nepal’s new‑generation filmmakers contributing to contemporary cinema.

Rishi Raj Acharya is one of Nepal’s most respected film directors, known for blending social realism, cultural depth, and emotional storytelling in modern Nepali cinema. Born on September 14, 1978, in Tulsipur, Dang, he has shaped a distinct directorial identity by treating cinema not just as entertainment but as a medium of social awareness, cultural preservation, and personal expression.Acharya’s filmmaking journey is rooted in his academic background—he holds a Master’s degree in Sociology, which deeply influences his narrative style. His films often explore themes of migration, rural life, tradition, identity, and the changing social fabric of Nepal.He is also actively involved in the Nepali film community as a member of the Film Directors’ Guild of Nepal and the Film Artist Workers’ Organization of Nepal (FAWON).

Nikesh Khadka is a prominent Nepali film director, music video director, and television producer known for shaping the modern visual style of Nepali entertainment. Active for more than a decade, he has directed hundreds of music videos, multiple television shows, and several commercial visual projects, earning a reputation for polished cinematography, strong storytelling, and high‑production aesthetics.He is widely recognized for his work with leading Nepali singers and actors, consistently delivering visually striking projects that blend cinematic framing with contemporary editing. As a TV producer, he has contributed to developing youth‑focused and entertainment‑driven programs, helping elevate broadcast production quality in Nepal.

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.