Movie Review – Miss U

The most awaited and hoped-for Nepali movie, Miss U, is released today in theatres all over Nepal. The movie features a story of three best friends, played by Namrata Shrestha, Dillip Raymajhi and Barun Rana. The movie tries to prove the saying that, a boy and a girl can’t be best friend forever. Friends of opposite sex, at some point, can fall in love and either their friendship gets scattered or, becomes weaker or, they might at best be happy couple.

Story:

‘Miss U‘ is the story of three best friends Sanjh (Barun Rana) , Sakshyam (Dillip Raymajhi) and Jasmine (Namrata Shrestha). Their friendship probably started in some foreign college they went together. They have a desire to stay best friends forever. Sanjh falls in love with Jasmine from the beginning but, couldn’t express his feelings towards her. On an incident in a pub, Jasmine came to know about his feelings towards her and accepts his love towards her. In one occasion when Sanjh was in Nepal to meet his family in Dashain, Sanjh and Sakshyam got drunk and had a physical relationship. The Dashain celebration incident is the turning point in the story of the three best friends. Revealing what happens after that would spoil the fun of watching the movie.

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Namrata Shrestha interview – do deceiving headings sell an online article?

I saw an interview of Namrata Shrestha published in an online magazine Ujyalo Online. The title looked interesting but, I later realized that it was totally deceiving. After reading the whole interview, I felt I was cheated by the website.

Do deceiving titles work in online media?

The title, when translated, reads "My character represents the current generation – Namrata Shrestha"

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Oleanna – a strong ‘split role’ play

A play on the issue of sexually harassing behaviors in schools, colleges and universities, Oleanna, was featured in Moksh Live, Jhamsikhel by One World Theatre in collaboration with Actors’ Studio. The first set of shows were featured on December 2, 3 and 4th and it will again be shown on 9-11 December. Based on the original play of playwright David Mamet, it is directed by Deborah Merola.

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Namrata to debut in theater with Oleanna

Actress and model Namrata Shrestha is going to start acting in theater with a debut role in an English play "Oleanna". The play will start from December 2, 2011 under the direction of by Deborah Herola.

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Namrata’s affair with Prem Ghale?

Nepali actress Namrata Shrestha seem to have found a new boyfriend. According to a new Namrata Fan website, Namrata was seen with Prem Ghale in the premiers of movies “Acharya“, and “Mero Love Story“.

Although none of the two have admitted the relationship between them, we wish all the best for their bright future.

Snow Flowers – First Nepali movie to be based on lesbian lovers

A movie to be made on the story of two lesbian lovers, Snow Flowers (Hiuka Phoolharu) was inaugurated on August 17, 2011 in Kathmandu. The movie to be made under Idea and Images banner will be directed by Suwarna Thapa.

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Namrata celebrated her 25th birthday

Model/actress Namrata Shrestha wants to do some social activities on the occasion of her birthday. This is her 25th birthday. Actually, it was on Tuesday but she planned to celebrate it formally only on Wednesday.

"I will spend some time in an Aashram (holy shrine). Then, I will celebrate it with my friends in my own way", she said.

From the very early morning on Tuesday her friends and fans had sent her various birthday messages. "I guess, I received more than fifty messages ",she said. She also threw a small party on that day.

Now, she is going to celebrate it full-fledge on Wednesday, with her busy friends who could not make it on Tuesday.

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Kumar Kancha couldn’t be saved – can’t artists be insured?

Nepali singer, Kumar Kancha, has lost his battle against spinal-cord tumor on January 17, 2011. Monday morning’s heart attack took his life in the hospital. He was being treated in SL Raheja Hospitalm, Mahim West in Mumbai, India for the last seven months.

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Flashback 2010 – Nepali celebrities – Actresses

After the analysis of the movies released in 2010 (in Part 1 and Part 2), let’s look back to 2010 and analyze the works of actors and directors to see who were successful and who were unsuccessful in the Nepali film industry.

Nepali Actresses

With two hits movies and an appreciable performance on Bato Muni Ko Phul, Rekha Thapa is the front runner in the list of successful persons in Nepali movie industry in the year 2010. Rekha’s role in Hifajat, Kasle Choryo Mero Mann and Bato Muni Ko Phul were appreciated by the viewers. Her glamorous role in other movies couldn’t leave a long lasting impression in the viewers.

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Namrata to organize a concert to help Kumar Kancha

In a latest news, Namrata Shrestha is told to be organizing a huge concert on December 18, 2010 to raise fund for the treatment of bed-ridden singer Kumar Kancha. Well known singer, Kancha, had recently went through spinal cord surgery and

Namrata has recently finished shooting of one of her movies “Miss U…” and another movie, “Purle Days”, is yet to commence. She has made a wise use of her free time by hosting the concert featuring the popular singers in Nepal. Currently, Namrata is searching for the sponsors of the event.
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Namrata featured ‘like you have never seen before’ in Navyaata magazine

A promising fashion magazine, Navyaata, in its 4th edition has featured Namrata Shrestha in new looks.

The Mero Euta Saathi Chha, and Sano Sansar fame Namrata Shrestha has proven herself as one of the most promising actress in Nepali movie industry. The courage and determination of Namrata after the much publicized sex scandal has further solidified her image among the new generation. It is not easy to live with that image, but we can expect her to be on high alert and giving her best in what she does.

I can see a much better, a matured, and responsible Namrata in the horizon!

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Journalism Ethics, Maya Bazin, Smita Thapa, and Kantipur

UPDATE: One of the admins of the site hosting Maya’s video has replied to our question about the background of Maya Bazin. Here is what they have to say:

She’s a |**rn girl. That’s why she’s lying. Most girls don’t want to give away their real background so she made something up. ….

I hope the editors in Saptahik have learned the lesson.

The time has changed. It seems, Kantipur is regretting the noble decision it made at that time.

When Kantipur published an interview of an intoxicated and sexually aggressive model/actress, Smita Thapa, we questioned its real purpose. A latest front-page article about a sex film actress, Maya Bazin, has made the interview of Smita Thapa insignificant to talk about.

As far as I know, it is illegal to make or sell sex films in Nepal. Such act is punishable by law. Does that make it illegal to create undue interest on such films in general public? I hope, the law pundits will answer the question in comment.

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Miss Who? Namrata Shrestha to act in ‘Miss U’

Actor Dilip Rayamajhi, along with other producers of 12 different countries, is going to produce a new movie named ‘Miss U’ in which, Namrata Shrestha will be the leading actress. The movie under the direction of Suresh Darpan Pokharel will also feature Dilip Rayamajhi and newcomer Barun Rana. Barun has acted in a number of music videos before and he has also acted with Namrata in a music video of Mallika Karki, ‘yeti dheri mancheharuko bhidma…’. The music director of the movie is Babu Bogati.

The movie will start its shooting from Singapore and Malaysia soon.

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Namrata promoting Thai Film Festival 2010

"Thai Short Film Festival 2010" has started in Kathmandu on Monday June 7, 2010. The event is organized to marks the occasion of 50 years of bi-lateral relationship with Thailand. The event will feature 14 films ranging from 1 minutes to 30 minutes.

Talking on the event of announcement of the festival on Sunday, Nepali actress Namrata Shrestha talked about the importance and challenges of short films. Namrata had acted in a movie on HIV Aids a couple of years back. She told that short films need to present the story in a very short time and hence can only be made by creative people.

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Nepali Movie – Mero Euta Sathi Chha

Mero Euta Sathi Chha
New Nepali Movie (released in 2010)
Cast: Aryan Sigdel, Namrata Shrestha, Jiwan Luitel, Keshab Bhattarai, Ashok Sharma, BS Rana etc.
Director: Sudarshan Thapa
First Trailer and songs then the movie starts
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