Nepali Movie – Ritu

Nepali Film – Ritu
StarringRaj Ballav Koirala, Malina Joshi, Reema Bishowkarma etc.
Director – Manoj Adhikari

A presentation of Manoj Adhikari, the Nepali film ‘Ritu’ was fully shot in Australia. The movie also marks the debut of Miss Nepal 2011, Malina Joshi as a leading actress in the Nepali film industry. Malina had however appeared in a song in ‘Kollywood‘ before signing in ‘Ritu’. The movie was premiered in Kathmandu and Sydney, Austraila simultaneously. The film is produced by Apil Bista Films Production and Ashok Gautam Films in association with ALP Entertainment / Planet 3 Films. The cinematographer is Bhusan Prajapati, editor / colorist is Bharat Mani Regmi and story / screenplay / dialogue written by Sandeep Badal.

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Why was Raghav released in internet instead of theaters?

Watch "Raghav" here

The Raj Ballav Koirala‘s film ‘Raghav’ surprised everybody by releasing it in the internet instead of in theaters like other movies. Every other Nepali movies wait at least a year before releasing in YouTube. In that time they try to make the required profit from theaters and DVD sales. Releasing in YouTube is relatively a new trend and there are some producer still skeptical in releasing their films in internet. When ‘Raghav’ broke the tradition, a lot of Nepali film industry were surprised and some were even scared of the new development.

In response, ‘Raghav’ director Bhupendra Bhattarai wrote a long statement in Facebook (quoted below). The summary of his statement:

  • They want to try a different approach in distribution of movies.
  • Targeted audience of ‘Raghav’ is not Nepali theater audience but Nepali students in international institutions.
  • The film has already recouped the investment and the YouTube version does not earn any revenue.
  • Before releasing for free 500 copies of the film were sold. 

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Nepali Movie – Pahilo Pahilo Maya

Nepali Movie – Pahilo Pahilo Maya (2010)
Starring – Nikhil Upreti, Yuna Upreti,, Raj Ballav Koirala, Sunil Thapa, Hiuwala Gautam etc.
Lyrics – Dr. Krishna Hari Baral and Dayaram Pande
Music – Mahesh Khadka
Director – Deepak Shrestha

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Ritu releasing on March 7, Censor grants U certificate

The censor board has granted an ‘U’ certificate to ‘Ritu’, the movie releasing on March 7, 2014 in theaters all over Nepal. The movie featuring Miss Nepal 2011, Malina Joshi, Reema Bishowkarma and Raj Ballav Koirala in leading role is directed by Manoj Adhikari. The movie mostly shot in Australia features some beautiful scenes in Australia and Nepal.

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Nepali Movie – Malai Man Paryo

Nepali Movie – Malai Man Paryo
StarringRaj Ballav Koirala, Niruta Singh, Bijaya Luitel, Mithila Sharma,Sushma Karki, Bijaya Deuja, Abhinaya Regmi, Arunima Lamsal etc.
Director – Bhadra Bhujel

‘Malai Man Paryo’ is the presentation of Himalayan Films, the second movie of Rameshjung Rayamajhi. The actress Arunima Lamsal is featured in a special appearance in the film. The script of the film is written by Bikash Acharya.

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Masan to be screened on January 23, Cinemandu

The 10th edition of Cinemandu: screening of ‘Masan’ is going to be held in Kathmandu on January 23, 2014.

The event organized by The Embassy of India, Kathmandu and BP Koirala India Nepal Foundation had in past featured other critically acclaimed films like ‘Sanghuro’, ‘Uma’, ‘Shirish Ko Phool’ etc. The free screening of the movie will also be followed by an interaction with the crew and casts of the film.

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Raj Ballav’s Raghav, theatrical trailer released

Actor Raj Ballav Koirala is also debuting in Nepali film industry with a movie ‘Raghav’. The trailer of the movie was released in internet on December 5.

The movie expected to be released in March of 2014 features Shibir Pokharel, Asmita Dhakal, Cait Brasel, Ashishma Nakarmi, Rocken Byanjankar and others in main roles. The movie is written and directed by Bhupendra Bhattarai. According to the trailer, the movie is made on the story of foreign bound Nepali youths and their love lives.

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Teaser and poster of Raj Ballav Koirala’s Raghav released

A teaser and the poster of the debut movie of actor Raj Ballav Koirala as a producer – ‘Raghav’ is released today. The movie is made under the banner of Raj Ballav Koirala Films in association with Ideas and Images, and Planet3films.

‘Raghav’ features Shibir Pokharel, Asmita Dhakal, Cait Barsel, Ashishma Nakarmi, Rocken Byanjankar etc. in main role. The story, screenplay and the direction of the movie is done by Bhupendra Bhattarai.

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Nepali Artists’ Bhai Tika celebrations

Here are some highlights of Tihar celebrations of Nepali celebrities.

Actress Namrata Shrestha celebrated Bhai Tika:

Actress Rekha Thapa celebrated Bhai Tika in Morang with two of her brothers and returned back to Kathmandu to offer tika to Kamal Krishna and others.

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Nepali Movie – Hansi Deu Ek Fera

Nepali Movie – Hansi Deu Ek Fera
StarringMadan Krishna Shrestha, Hari Bansha Acharya, Mithila Sharma, Raj Ballav Koirala, Sweta Khadka, Sushil Chhetri, Kiran KC, Keshav Bhattarai, Rabi Giri, Bijaya Deuja, Hiuwala Gautam etc.
DirectorShiva Regmi

The comedy movie ‘Hasi Deu Ek Fera’ featuring comedy duo MaHa is a presentation of Tejaswi Films by Ramesh Twayna. The story and the script of the movie is written jointly by Shiva Regmi, Bikash Acharya and the producer Ramesh Twayana. The movie features the action by Himal KC, editing by Banish Shah, choreography by Basanta Shrestha, cinematography by Sambhu Sapkota, music by Suresh Adhikari, and the official producer is Rajesh Kumar Swngamikha (Raju).

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Anup Baral to debut film direction in ‘Fitkiri’

Actor and director Anup Baral is debuting in movie direction after directing more than 50 plays. Anup Baral’s first movie ‘Fitkiri’ is scheduled to start in by the end of February.

Anup Baral started acting in theater at the age of 14 and is known as the guru of well known actors like Saugat Malla, Dayahang Rai, and Diya Maskey. Other well known actors who took training from Anup Baral are Raj Ballav Koirala, Usha Rajak, and Sarita Giri.

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‘Ritu’ shooting commences in Australia

The cast and crew of upcoming Nepali movie ‘Ritu’ gathered in a program held on Saturday in Australia to start the movie.

‘Ritu’, the debut movie of director Manoj Adhikari, is also the debut movie of Miss Nepal 2011, Malina Joshi, in lead role. Although Malina had previously appeared in an item song of ‘Kollywood‘, this is the first movie she will have to show her acting talent.

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Malina Joshi star opposite to Raj Ballav in ‘Ritu’

Former Miss Nepal Malina Joshi has decided to start acting in movies. After being featured in a song in upcoming movie ‘Kollywood‘, Malina seem to like the field and has signed up to star in ‘Ritu’.

Most of the shooting of the movie ‘Ritu’ is planned to be done in Australia and Malina has already left for Aus
tralia for the shooting. With Malina actor Raj Ballav Koirala is also in Australia.

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Bhaitika of Nepali actors and actresses

Today is Bhai Tika, the main day of Tihar. On this day, brothers and sister offer tika and gifts to each others and wish longevity of the lives of each other. We have collected information about how some of the actors and actresses in Nepali movie industry celebrate Bhai Tika.

All three sisters of actor live in the US. As he is currently in the US, Rajesh will celebrate Bhai Tika with his sisters after a long time. In previous years, Rajesh Hamal used to celebrate Bhai Tika with Maina Suchikar (Maina has recently died).

Actress Namrata Shrestha has two elder brothers and she celebrates Bhai Tika with them. For gifts, Namrata offers sweets and other undisclosed gifts to her brothers on the day.

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