Shyam Pradhan

Neer Bikram Shah, also known as Nir Shah, is a Nepalese movie actor, a poet, lyricist, movie director,media personality and businessman. He is related to the Royal family of Nepal. Neer Shah is the producer or co-producer of many Nepali movies. He has also directed several Nepali movies produced by himself, including Basudev, Pachchis Basanta, Basanti, and a Nepal Bhasa movie Rajamati. He is also a co-producer of the Oscar nominated film Himalaya – l’enfance d’un chef, which was co-produced and directed by the French movie maker Eric Valli. The film, also released as Caravan (in Canada) and Himalaya (in Denmark and France), was the first film from Nepal to win an Oscar nomination.

Marichman Shrestha, widely known by his iconic character “Balchi Dhurbe,” is a Nepali actor, writer, director, and producer celebrated for his sharp comedic style and socially rooted storytelling. He rose to national fame through the hit television series “Meri Bassai,” where his character became a cultural phenomenon. Expanding his creative journey, Shrestha has worked across television, stage, and digital platforms as a scriptwriter and director, blending humor with social commentary. He is also the producer and lead actor of the feature film “Gobar Ganesh” (2026), marking a significant milestone in his cinematic career

Shanti Das (also spelled Shanti Das or Shanti Das) was an Indian film art director and set decorator who was active from the 1950s to the 1990s. He also worked as an art director on the Nepali film Maitighar (1966). A master craftsman of the golden age of Hindi cinema, he worked on over two hundred films and helped define the visual language of mainstream Bollywood. He died on August 14, 2011 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.

Yadav Kharel (born 23 February 1943 in Kavrepalanchowk) is a veteran Nepali film director, writer, lyricist, and producer, widely regarded as one of the most influential creative figures in Nepali cinema. He was among the first Nepali filmmakers to earn a formal diploma in Film Direction and Production from the London Film School in 1971, establishing a new professional standard in the industry . Kharel began his career at Radio Nepal before transitioning into filmmaking, where he became known for directing genre‑defining works, including Nepal’s first major comedy‑satire, historical drama, historical biopic, and mythological film . He also served as the founding chairperson of the Film Development Board (2000–2002), shaping national film policy and institutional growth .