

Shambhu Sapkota
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Shambhu Sapkota is a Nepali cinematographer from Panauti, active in Nepali cinema since 1994, known for his extensive body of work across commercial and dramatic films. He has shot more than 50 feature films, contributing to the visual style of late‑...
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Shambhu Sapkota is a Nepali cinematographer from Panauti, active in Nepali cinema since 1994, known for his extensive body of work across commercial and dramatic films. He has shot more than 50 featur...
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