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Sangita Shrestha is a talented Nepalese film director, screenwriter, and media presenter. Born in Biratnagar, Nepal, she has made significant contributions to the Nepali film industry. Here are some highlights from her career: Early Career Radio and Television: Sangita started her career on radio and later became a VJ for Image Channel from 2000-2004. She then worked at Kantipur Television, hosting the show Music Mela. Music Videos and Short Films: She began directing music videos and a series of short films. She has directed over 70 videos but is best known for her short films series Katha Premka. Notable Works Katha Premka: A series of short films that later inspired a book of short love stories titled Kathama Aljhiyeka Prem, released in 2016. Katha Kathmandu: Her first feature film, released in 2018, explores the interconnected lives and relationships of three men living in Kathmandu. Other Contributions Miss Nepal 2016: Sangita appeared as a member of the jury panel for Miss Nepal 2016. Social Activism: She is also involved in social activism and is the chairperson at Samriddhi Foundation Nepal. Sangita Shrestha's work has been well-received, and she continues to be an influential figure in Nepali cinema.

Loonibha Tuladhar is a prominent Nepali actress and theater artist with a career spanning over two decades. She began her acting journey in 2001 with Abhi Subedi's play "Dreams of Peach Blossoms." Since then, she has performed in approximately three dozen plays, collaborating with renowned theater groups such as Naga Theatre, Hotel Vajra, and Shilpee Theatre. Beyond theater, Loonibha has made significant contributions to Nepali cinema and television. She gained popularity for her roles in television shows like "Pothi Basyo" and "Pawankali," the latter being a comedy talk-show she conceptualized. Her film appearances include "Kabaddi Kabaddi Kabaddi" (2019) and "The Tiger's Nest" (2022). In addition to acting, Loonibha is actively involved in documentary filmmaking, with her works being showcased at various events, including the Indigenous Film Festival. Her diverse talents also extend to directing, as evidenced by her participation in the play "In the Red and Brown Water" (2014). Outside of her professional endeavors, Loonibha has a deep appreciation for cooking, especially Newari cuisine, and enjoys traveling, having explored much of Nepal and parts of India. She also has a fondness for embroidery and knitting, skills she learned during her childhood.

Jiwan Kumar Parajuli professionally known as Jiwan Parajuli is a famous film and Entertainment Journalist & Author from Nepal. He is involved in journalism and has been continuing the work since 2007 AD. On March 19, 2022, Parajuli released a book, Close-up. In the book, Parajuli interviews 61 people related to the Nepali film industry and develops a story from each of them. His non-fictional book is about the multidimensional portrayal of the Nepali film industry through a journalistic lens. Mr. Parajuli is the Immediate Past Vice President of the Film Journalist Association Nepal. In 2007, he started his media career as a technical team member at FM station Radio Upatyaka 87.6MHz in Kathmandu, Nepal. Later on, he started to host some regular film and entertainment shows. He is also the media coordinator of the Film Development Board (Government of Nepal). His interest in films and the entertainment industry made him in a way to work as a professional film journalist. After getting experience with a few other FM stations, national television (Nepal Television), and online portals, he also started his own online news portal "Thuloparda.com". Thuloparda.com, a web portal, and its own YouTube channel Thuloparda TV contribute their service to film and entertainment news content. He has also received recognition for my work. In 2022, he was awarded the "Press Council Beat Journalism Prize" and in 2021, he received the "PIM Nepal Film Festival Excellence in Entertainment Journalism award".

Phurba Sherpa is World Record Holder Producer/ Director. Started his journey into the world of Television in 2008 by working at National Television. He joined TTV in 2009 and directed popular shows such as War of DJ, The Flop Show, Cyber Sansaar (first gadgets and gizmos show in Nepal) and Little Champs (the first reality show from Private Channel in Nepali Television History). He is a graduate in Digital Filmmaking from SAE Institute, Australia. Mr. Sherpa has also worked on several international projects. In 2013, he joined an International Production House in Dubai called Studio 52 and worked for more than one year as the Director, he returned to Nepal in 2015 and has started working with CNN. As a Freelance Producer at CNN, he delivers video footage, still pictures, and stories from in and around Nepal that CNN uses on its platforms. Mr. Sherpa who joined AP1 HD TV in 2016 has been working in popular Television show includes Idea Studio Season 5, Tamasoma Jyotirgamaya, Glamour Guff and Rajatpat. He has directed more than 100 music videos, several TVCs, documentary films, and corporate videos. Phurba Sherpa is the producer/ director of the show Tamasoma Jyotirgamaya which has been included by World Book of Records, London for keeping the highest altitude television talk show filmed at 5550 meters at Everest base camp. Phurba Sherpa is Director of Band Champion Nepal which is most popular reality show in Nepali Television History.