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Gopal Bhutani (born Gopal Tamang, 1932 – November 23, 2010) was a pioneering Nepali art director, actor, and action choreographer who shaped the visual language of Nepali cinema. Born in Fikkal, Ilam, he began his film journey in Bollywood in the 1940s before returning to Nepal, where he introduced action direction to a melodrama-dominated industry. Despite his immense contributions, he struggled to obtain Nepali citizenship due to the “Bhutani” surname. Bhutani worked on over 70 films, including Balidaan, Aago, Shankar, Mamaghar, Shiris Ko Phool, and Jeevan Sangharsha. He passed away at age 78 from stomach cancer. His legacy remains foundational in Nepali film aesthetics and action choreography.

Arpan Thapa is a renowned Nepali actor, screenwriter, and director. Born on November 15, 1978, in Kathmandu, Nepal, he has made significant contributions to the Nepali film industry. Career Highlights Acting: Arpan began his acting career with the Nepali film "Sick City," playing the lead role as Krishna. He has since appeared in numerous films, including "Batch No: 16," "Dhanda," "Chhadke," "Badhshala," "Maun," "Mukhauta," "Suntali," "Dying Candle," "Bir Bikram," "Bato Muni ko Phool 2," "Hamlet," "Anaagat," "America Boys," "Lappan Chhappan," "Changa Chet," "Firke," "Ghar," "Teen Jantu," "Chiso Manchhe," and "Prasad 2". Directing: He has directed several films, including "Mukhauta" (2014), "Aadha Love" (2017), "Sunkesari" (2018), "Ghar" (2019), and "Teen Jantu" (2020). Writing: Arpan has also written scripts for many of the films he has directed. Personal Life Arpan studied acting in Mumbai in 2002 before returning to Nepal to start his career in the Nepali film industry. He is known for his dedication to his craft and his ability to portray complex characters on screen.

Aaryan Sigdel is a Nepalese film actor who has appeared in Nepali language films. He is known for his wide range of roles in the Nepali movies. Aaryan Sigdel debuted in Kismat and then played a lead role in a romantic love story movie called Mero Euta Saathi Cha, as a young royal spoilt brat. The film was inspired by the Korean hit A Millionaire's First Love. His portrayal of Jay Shamsher Junga Bahadur Rana was highly appreciated and generated fan-base for him and though he has seen up and down in his 10 year old career he is still one of the popular actor in Nepal.

Puskar Gurung is an actor, known for The Man from Kathmandu Vol. 1 (2019), Saili (2019), Sano Sansar (2008), Mr. Jholay (2017), and kabaddi serease and more nepali movies. Pushkar Gurung is the director of DABALI Theater. He is also a Committee Member of Dolakha Film City.