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Praku Pandey is a Nepali film director, writer, and visual storyteller active in the Nepali film industry since 2013. He began his career as an associate director and writer, contributing to narrative development and on‑set creative execution across multiple projects before transitioning into full‑fledged direction.He made his directorial debut with the rural‑romance feature Malati Mangale, a film he also wrote, produced by singer‑actor Ram Krishna Dhakal.

(Film Director • Screenwriter • Lyricist • Social‑Issue Filmmaker • Founder of FAITH) Roshan Miraz is a Nepali film director, screenwriter, and lyricist known for creating socially conscious cinema rooted in real‑life experiences. He is the writer and director of Laalimaa (2026), one of Nepal’s most talked‑about social‑drama films, based on the struggles, trauma, and lived realities of women forced into prostitution. His storytelling blends psychological depth, social justice themes, and character‑driven emotional arcs. Miraz is also the Founder‑Director of FAITH (Friends Affected & Infected Together in Hand), an organization established in 2005 that works in social advocacy and community‑based empowerment. He has been active as a filmmaker with 21 Filmdocs since 2012, producing both fiction and non‑fiction works across Kathmandu and Hamburg.

Sahara Sharma is an independent Nepali filmmaker, writer, producer, and media entrepreneur recognized for her socially grounded narratives and youth‑focused storytelling. After completing her Master’s of Science in Communication from Bangalore University, she founded Gauthali Entertainment in Kathmandu, where she began shaping her voice as a director and media creator.Starting her career as a journalist with Nepal Republic Media, Sahara transitioned into filmmaking with several short films before directing her first television film, Chasing Rainbows (2013) — a bold exploration of sexuality, migration, and depression among Nepali youth. The film opened the Kathmandu International Mountain Film Festival (KIMFF 2013), won the Nepal Panorama Award, and later received the Critics’ Award at the Toronto Nepali Film Festival (2014).She has since produced and directed two television series — Gauthali ka Kathaharu (2017–18) and Maya Bhanne Cheez Estai Ho (2018–19) — and hosts Gauthali Talks (2020–), a roundtable show on cinema and media. Her new feature‑length project, Ek Mutthi Badal, marks her return to narrative filmmaking.

Prakash Thapa is regarded as one of the legendary directors of Nepali cinema, known for shaping the visual and narrative style of the industry during its formative decades. Active primarily in the 1980s and 1990s, he directed several influential films that blended emotional storytelling with strong social themes, helping establish a more modern cinematic language in Nepal. Thapa earned respect for his disciplined direction, character‑driven narratives, and ability to bring out memorable performances from actors. Though less publicly documented than some of his contemporaries, his films remain admired for their craft and cultural resonance. His contribution continues to be recognized as an important chapter in the evolution of Nepali filmmaking