Month: May 2012

Highway – Latest 'Release date postpone' victim

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As a result of the fear in Nepali movie makers, caused by Nepali political situation, a lot of movies have postponed their movie release date. Some awaited movies like ‘Apabad’ and ‘Malati Ko Bhatti’ are notable among the postponed Nepali movies. Now, another most awaited movie, ‘Highway’ has also announced that it’s release date has been postponed. The movie was supposed to be released on Ashad 1st.

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According to the movie’s Facebook page, the release date was postponed due to the current political situation in our country. ‘Highway’ has been one of the most awaited movies because
of its selection in Berlin Film Festival and its international popularity. The movie is said to be made on the story of current political situation and hardships caused by near-sighted political forces.

As far as we know, ‘Highway’ shows the problems created on the life of different peoples due to regular strikes (Nepal bandh). And due to the similar fear of Nepal bandh, Highway had postponed its release date. Directed by Deepak Rauniyar, the movie features Karma, Saugat Malla, Reecha Sharma, Dayahang Rai, and Binaya Shrestha in lead role. The revised release date of Highway is yet to be fixed.

Movie Review – The Last Kiss

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We had previously posted – Pre-release review of The Last Kiss and a Nepali article about the movie’s Censor Board tussle and our assumption (wrong) that the movie would be ‘sexy’ (in Nepali).

As we have mentioned in the pre-release review, this movie is an addition to movies following the new business success mantra of Nepali movie industry – sex. Released all over Nepal ‘The Last Kiss’ uses sex scenes and vulgar words to attract young people in the theater. The movie is produced by Yuvraj Khatri and directed by BB Phuyal and features Sovita Simkhada, Puskar Jung Thapa and Suresh Chaudhary in the leading roles. The censor board has granted adult certificate, not suitable for the viewers 16 years old or younger.

Story:

‘The Last Kiss’ has a suspense story. Movie starts with the death of a couple who had visited a forest for a romantic union. Another couple, Akash and Arya, went to the same forest to celebrate their first anniversary. A gang led by a character named Michael kills Akash but, their attempt to kill Arya was unsuccessful. The whole movie is about how Arya sought revenge from Michael and his gang. I don’t want to spoil the movie viewing experience by unveiling the real suspense of why Aakash was killed. 

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Nepali Movie – The Last Kiss (pre-release review)

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Watch full movie here –> The Last Kiss (द लास्ट किस)

Nepali movie ‘The Last Kiss’ is releasing on  May 25, 2012. The movie directed by BB Phuyal features Shovita Simkhada, Puskar Jung Thapa, and Suresh Chaudhary in leading roles.

The movie features the music direction of Santosh Rajbanshi and Nagendra Rajbanshi, choreography of Govind Rai, story and script of Raj Sirish.

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Rajesh Payal Rai singing "Shiela Ke Jawani" in Bhojpuri

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In a latest news, popular Nepali singer Rajesh Payal Rai is also trying his magical voice in Bhojpuri songs.

Nepali artists have been trying their luck in Bhojpuri entertainment industry for a long time. One of the most successful of them all is Biraj Bhatt who has established himself as an action superstar in Bhojpuri film industry. From past experience, success in Nepal doesn’t guarantees success Bhojpuri industry. So, we need to wait for some time to see if Rajesh can be successful in Bhojpuri entertainment industry or not.

T-Series music company is releasing Rajesh’s debut Bhojpuri album titled "Shiela Ke Jawani".

News from Nepal May, 2012 (consolidated)

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Citizenship to only three LGBTs

May 12, 2012 @ 17:24

The Supreme Court has already ordered the government on December 21, 2007 to issue citizenship certificates on the basis of gender identity. But yet on this basis, only three third gender persons in the country have been issued certificates

Today in an interaction organized by the Blue Diamond Society, the participants stressed the need of understanding the matter regarding giving legal rights to the gay and lesbian relationships by the bureaucracy.

As mentioned in RSS, President of the Blue Diamond Society and CA member, Sunil Babu Panta, complained that the government employees sought financial benefit and abroad visit while requesting for amendment in the related laws and also added that the third gender people were not given citizenship at the direction of the then Home Minister Krishna Bahadur Mahara.

The two-day interaction has been organized to solicit suggestions from media people regarding the problems faced by the LGBTs (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender/Transsexual people) and the ways of addressing their problems.

Boy killed for writing love letter

May 13, 2012 @ 15:38
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Chhabiraj Films registered. Is it the end of Rekha Films?

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Rekha Thapa‘s husband Chhabiraj Ojha has recently registered a movie production banner under his own name – Chhabiraj Films. In the past he used to produce movies under Rekha Films banner, named after his wife Rekha Thapa. At the time when rumors on problem in relationship between the couple is in the height, registration of the new name has fueled the speculation.

Chhabiraj is panning to produce a new movie soon under the new bann
er. He has selected director Sabir Shrestha as the director of the movie.  In response to the inquiry about the need of a new company, Chhabiraj told that he wanted to mend relationship with the people who were in odds with the Rekha Films banner. He also told that Rekha will also work under Chhabiraj Films.

In latest media reports, Rekha has bought a house in Jorpati, Kathmandu by spending Rs. 7.5 million. She has also bought an apartment in Jagadamba Apartment in Mitrapark. It is told that Rekha didn’t consult with Chhabi about both purchases.

In a latest report, Rekha Thapa is planning to debut as a director soon.

Chhabi is known to be a successful producer who used to produce movies under Namaste Nepal, registered in partnership with director Naresh Paudel.  When his relationship with Naresh Paudel turned sour, he registered Rekha Films. Under Rekha Films he produced 6 movies. 

Nepali Movie – Sampati

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Nepali Movie – Sampati
Starring –Arjun Shrestha, Mausami Malla, Tika Pahadi, Ishwori Pradhan, Muralidhar, Nir Shah, Gopal Bhutani etc.
Story / script – Nutan Pradhan
Director – Shambhu Pradhan

The movie by Ishowri Films and Shrestha Cine Concern banners is a Rajendra Shrestha’s presentation of Nutan Pradhan movie. The story and script of the movie is written by Nutan Pradhan. The movie also features Shambhu and Nutan’s daughter Ishwori Pradhan.
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Movie review – Nepali Movie ‘Saayad’

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This is the post-release review of Nepali movie ‘Saayad’ released on May 11, 2012. Pre-release review of ‘Saayad’ was posted on May 9, 2012.

It was a bitter start – ‘Saayad’ was released on the ‘Nepal Bandha’ day. It is currently being screendd in various theaters inside Kathmandu valley and in a few parts outside Nepal. As already discussed on our pre-review review, ‘Saayad’ is a story about the youths of plus-two, their drug indulgence and how their life changed because of drugs. The movie directed by Suraj Subba ‘Nalbo’ features Sunil Rawal, Samyam Puri, Wilson Bikram Rai, and Jharana Thapa in leading roles.

Story:

The movie ‘Saayad‘ is the story of two brothers Yodin (played by Samyam Puri) and Nirag (played by Sunil Rawal). After Yodin was born, their family had earned wealth and their life became more easier so Nirag considers Yodin a luck. Yodin’s crush, Sirish, was the sister of Nirag’s crush, Samridhi. Yodin’s best friend Ved (played by Wilson Bikram Rai) introduced Yodin to drugs. Yodin and Ved’s group started taking drugs because of the problems in the family and love lives.

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Scenes of 'The Last Kiss' scissored – still not suitable for younger audience

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The censor board of Nepal was not happy with the content of a movie known for vulgar dialogue and excessive sex scenes. The Nepali movie, ‘The Last Kiss’, named after a 2006 Hollywood movie is told to be full of kiss scenes, bed scenes, and vulgar dialogues.

We have posted the censor certificate of the movie in our Nepali blog in which, the certificate mentions two ‘vulgar’ words to delete. It also mentions a ‘kiss scene to delete’ and a scene in which ‘a tent is shown
shaking’ is to be deleted as well.

Even after the deletion of these scenes, the movie is still not considered to be suitable for the 16 year-olds and youngers. The movie features Puskar Jung Thapa and Shovita Simkhada in leading roles.

Nepal Bandha affecting Movie releases

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A number of movies scheduled to be released in the weeks ahead have postponed because of political uncertainty in the days ahead. At the time when the constitution is to be released (it is scheduled to be released on Jestha 14) various political parties have beefed up their demand and power shows. Frequent closure of businesses and transportation as a mean of protest, commonly named "Nepal Bandha" have affected the lives of every Nepali. Every sector including education, business, entertainment and public sector have been affected by frequent Nepal Bandha these days.  Let’s talk about the cancellation of the release of a some of most awaited and hopeful Nepali movies because of Nepal bandha.

Today, on May 5, 2012, ‘Saayad’ is being released in theaters across Nepal.  But, due to Nepal Bandha its release in theaters outside the valley was postponed. Although the release in Kathmandu valley is going on as schedule, it is a bitter start as all the theatres are closed on the first day of it’s release.

The producer of ‘Apabad,’ a movie scheduled to be released on Jestha 5 (May 18), has decided it is not the right time for the release and postponed the release date. The producer of ‘Apabad’, Susan Prajapati, has told that the release of the movie in USA and Australia will however be on the scheduled date. Release in Nepal will only be decided based on the political situation in the country.

Similarly Pradip Uday, the producer of ‘Malatiko Bhatti’ has also announced the cancellation of the release of the movie previously scheduled to release on Jestha 12 (May 25).

‘Saayad’, ‘Apabad’, and ‘Malati Ko Bhatti’ were waiting for their release for a long time and at the final stage the release is affected by ‘Nepal Bandha‘. We hope, the political turmoil won’t affect the recent revival of the Nepali movie industry.

Actress Sushma Karki to open up for 3 lakh

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Actress Sushma Karki, known for her item dance in ‘Loot‘ will be showing up much more in her upcoming movie “Bindash”. At the time when Nepali movies are leaning towards stories in adult themes, the upcoming movie is told to be made in the similar theme. In the movie, the actress has agreed to do “whatever the story demands”. The cost of such an agreement was however not cheap for the producers. Sushma had asked for 4 lakh and 20 thousand. But, after negotiation, she agreed to do the role in Rs. 3 lakh 5 hundred fifty-one.

The director of the movie Raju Giri told that Sushma was the exact fit for the story. Giri added that the movie will feature intimate tongue kisses, bed scenes, nude scenes and other hot scenes. Sushma will also speak vulgar words in the movie.

Sushma told that she liked the script very much. The movie will go on floor on Jestha 1. The film team will finish the shooting in 35 days.

Apart from Sushma Karki, the movie will also feature Ashok Fuyal and Sushant Karki in lead roles. The movie is made on the story written by Bhojraj Devkota, music by Arjun Pokharel, and camera by Rajendra Sapkota.

Nepali Movie – Saayad (pre-release review)

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Nepali movie ‘Saayad’ is releasing on May 11, 2012. The movie directed by Suraj Subba “Nalbo” features Sunil Rawal, Samyam Puri, Wilsom Bikram Rai, Jharana Thapa, and Anita Daha in leading roles.

The movie features the cinematoraphy of Sanjay Lama, music direction of the Shadows Band/Araaj Keshav Giri, choreography of Govinda Rai/Araaj Keshav Giri, editing of Bipin Malla, and story/script/dialogue of Suraj Subba “Nalbo”.

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After Chapali Height, Arjun Kumar to produce 'Fateko Jutta'

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In an event to celebrate the success of his second movie "Chapali Height" on May 7 its producer, Arjun Kumar, announced his third venture.

In the event, Arjun Kumar told that he was glad and excited on the success of his second movie. He tried his hand in movie production with his first movie "The Yug Dekhi Yug Samma." Hid debut movie was was a big disappointed but, he could recover all the loss made by his first venture from his second experimental movie "Chapali Height".

On the event, we inquired A
rjun Kumar about his upcoming project. He told that his up-coming movie titled "Fateko Jutta" will also be a small budget movie, targeted to youths in cities. He told that the movie will be made on comedy theme and he expects it to be every entertaining movie. Although planned to go on floor on Bhadra, neither director nor the star casts have been finalized.

In both of his past movies, Arjun Kumar had worked with director Dipendra K Khanal. He however wasn’t sure if Dipendra will direct more of his movies. At the time, when credit of the success of ‘Chapali Height’ is given to sex and vulgar scenes in the movie, Arjun Kumar has told that his next movie will be pure and clean movie without and vulgar contents or adult-only scenes. The targeted of the movie is less than 20 lakhs.