Keki and Nandita performed in Miss Nepal US 2015 beauty contest in New York

The fifth edition of Miss Nepal US was held in New York among a huge crowd of Nepali living in the USA. Two Nepali actresses, Keki Adhikari and Nandita KC had also performed in the event. Actress Manisha Koirala was also present in the event. Other bollywood actors and Nepali actors like Sunil Thapa were also present in the event. Most of these film artists were in the USA to participate in FOG festival in California, held earlier.

Priyanka Thapaliya, a resident of North Carolina, has wont this years Miss Nepal US title. Kaushila Lama and Neha Jha have won the first and second runner up titles respectively. The winners were selected from the pool of ten finalists of the contest.

keki adhikari and nandita kc in miss nepal us 2015 backstage1

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Nepali Movie – Krishna

krishna 1Nepali Movie – Krishna
StarringRajesh Hamal, Nikhil Upreti, Rekha Thapa, Nandita KC, Santosh Gurung, Sumi Khadka etc.
Director – Sujan Lama

The Nepali movie ‘Krishna’ is a presentation of RBK Sharad. The movie is made on the story featuring an action love story drama. The action and adventure movie is written by Yogesh Rayamajhi / Kishor Dhakal.

The movie was named  ‘Kholawari Kholapari’ at the time of shooting. The movie was renamed ‘Krishna’ right before the release of the movie on August 6, 2010 (read more about it in our previous post). Initially the director of the movie was JB Rai. When Rai left the team, the assistant director Sujan Lama took over the role of the director.

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Nepali Movie – Kasto Paribanda

kasto paribandaNepali Movie – Kasto Paribanda
Starring – Preeti Lama, Manik Neupane, Aakash Khadka, Uttam Lama, Kumar Lama, Bhawana KC, Mala Lama, Hari Humagain, Deepak Lama  etc.
Director – Pushman Lama

The Nepali movie ‘Kasto Paribanda’ is the debut movie of Buddha Films and presented by Deepak Lama. The movie is produced jointly by Manik Neupane, Hom Lama and Umesh Neupane. The comedy artist is Raju Ghimire. The story is written by Deepak Lama, choreography by Gobinda Rai / Ajay Bista, action by Anil Rai, story/script by Deepak Lama and music by Govinda Hyumut.

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Rekha Thapa turns 34, happy birthday

Correction: Rekha’s age turns out to be 34 instead of 32 as reported earlier. In the Miss Nepal 1999 participation record, Rekha is told to be 18 years-old (The information was pointed out by a friend in Twitter a copy of the record and the tweet are attached at the end).

Nepali actress Rekha Thapa is celebrating her birthday on Staurday, August 22 (Bhadra 5). The youngest daughter of mother Saraswati Thapa and father Prem Thapa, Rekha has turned 32 years today. Rekha’s professional milestones in Nepali film industry:

  • 1983 – Born (August 21, Bhadra 5)
  • 1999 – Miss Koshi, and top 10 in Miss Nepal
  • 2000 – Debut in ‘Hero’ (watch ‘Hero’ here)
  • 2014 – Debut as a director of ‘Himmatwali’ (watch ‘Himmatwali’ here)

In the start, Rekha won the hearts of the viewers by her acting and bold appearance. She was also known for bold attire and short dresses in movies. Rekha has acted in about 150 movies so far. She has also been producing movies under Rekha Films. She is currently working in the next movie titled ‘Rampyari’.

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Nepali Movie – Maya Gara La

Nepali Movie – Maya Gara La
StarringMukesh Dhakal, Saujanya Subba, Bhupen Chand, Richa Singh Thakuri, Rupa Khanal etc.
Director – Madan Ghimire

The movie ‘Maya Gara La’ was released on May 2, 2014. The movie is a presentation of Ram Keshar Bogati for Bogateshowr Films. The movie features the music of Suresh Adhikari, action of Madan Ghimire / Shankar Adhikari, background music by Alish Karki, script / dialogue by Shivam Adhikari, choreography by Poonam Rai / Dinesh Adhiakri / Shankar BC, action by Roshan Shrestha, cinematography by Shambhu Sapkota, editing by Bipin Malla, story and produced by the director, Madan Ghimire.

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Friday Release – Hostel Returns

This week, on August 21, 2015 Nepali movie ‘Hostel Returns’ is released in theaters all over Nepal. The movie, previously scheduled to release on May 8 had been delayed by the earthquake of April 25. The movie made on the story of the engineering students living in a hostel features new artists in leading roles. The movie directed by Suraj Bhusal features new actors Sashi Shrestha, Sushil Shrestha, Swostima Khadka, Abhaya Baral and Najir Hussein in main roles.

The movie by noted producer Sunil Rawal is a sequel of his previous hit movie ‘Hostel’ (watch ‘Hostel’ here). Sunil had also produced another hit movie ‘Saayad’ in the past (watch ‘Saayad’ here). Based on his past record of producing hit movies and the success of ‘Hostel’ the movie ‘Hostel Returns’ is also considered one of the most awaited movies of the current time.

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Paradeshi first look trailer and music released, film to release in Dashain

After the success of ‘Gorkha Paltan’, the producers of the movie Rajesh Banshal and director Narayan Rayamajhi have teamed up to produce ‘Paradeshi’. The music and the trailer of the movie was released in a program held on August 19 in Kathmandu.

In the program, the release date of the movie was also announced. The movie is going to release on the Dashain festival. ‘Pardeshi’ features ex-Indian Idol, Prashant Tamang with Rajani KC in leading roles. This is the second movie of ‘Loafer’ debut actress Rajani.

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Documentary – Samjhanama Shree Krishna

The following documentary is prepared in the memory of Shree Krishna Shrestha on the first year death anniversary. The Nepali film industry was shocked by the untimely loss of famous actor Shree Krishna Shrestha, a month after his marriage. A day before his death, his last movie ‘Kohinoor’ was released in theater.

The video features details of his film career, achievement, fame, marriage and funeral rituals.

Click here for all the movies of Shree Krishna available in xnepali.

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Hostel Returns special show held in Australia, releasing in Nepal this Friday

The movie scheduled to release on Friday this week, ‘Hostel Returns’ was premiered in Sydney, Australia. Three shows were held in the city for the Nepali viewers living in the city. After the success of the show in Australia, various shows are planned in different parts of the world. A special show of the movie in Korea is scheduled for August 30, 2015.

‘Hostel Returns’ is the sequel of a successful movie ‘Hostel’ (watch ‘Hostel’ here). The movie directed by Suraj Bhusal mostly features new actors including the lead Sushil Shrestha, Sashi Shrestha and Swastima Khadka. The movie is made on the story of a hostel for engineering students.

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Nepali Movie – Surakshya

Nepali Movie – Surakshya
StarringRajesh Hamal, Dinesh Sharma, Niruta Singh, Sunil Dutta Pandey, Saranga Shrestha, Deepa Shree Niraula, Rabi Shah, Bhuwan Chand, Jitu Nepal, Daman Rupakheti etc.
Director – Amrit Sharma

The movie ‘Surakshya’ is the first presentation of Ram Janaki Pictures by Shyam Pandey. The movie features the music of Madhu Chhetri, choreography by Raju Shah, action by NB Maharjan, cinematography by Shiva – Kishor Dhakal, editing by Shekhar Nautiyabad, script by Amrit Sharma / Rabi Aryal.

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Sunkali and Love You Baba screened in Shinokubo Film Festival in Japan

The movie by the world record holder youngest director, Saugat Bista, is being screened in a film festival in Japan on August 16. With ‘Love You Baba’, Bhojraj Bhatt movie ‘Sunkali’ is also being featured in  Shinokubo Film Festival, in Japan. The festival started on August 15 in Tokyo. (we wrote about the participation of the films in our previous post.)

The world record holder 8-years-old Saugat Bista is participating in the festival with his mother. Similarly, ‘Sunakali’ maker, Bhojraj Bhatt, has also told that the movie show was a success.

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Nepali Movie – Bijaya Parajaya

Nepali Movie – Bijaya Parajaya
StarringBhuwan KC, Saroj Khanal, Krishna Malla, Sharmila Malla, Sushila Rayamajhi, Rupa Rana, Diwakar Sharma, Brajesh Khanal etc.
DirectorRajendra Shalav

The movie ‘Bijaya Parajaya’ is an action revenge drama movie presented by Nirakar. Script of the movie is written by Shailesh Acharya and Brajesh Khanal. Desh Bhakta Khanal is the chief assistant director, Chiranjivi Basnet is the production controller, action by Yubaraj Lama / Rajendra Khadgi, choreography by Basanta Shrestha, music by Sambhujit Baskota, cinematography by Javed Shah (assisted by Ramshankar Pradhan), editing by Ashok Parekh, concept/story – Shailesh Acharya.

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Nepali Movie – Arpan

Nepali Movie – Arpan
StarringBhuwan KC, Kristi Mainali, Melina Manandhar, Arjun Shrestha, Surbir Pandit, Laxmi Giri etc.
Director – Raj Kumar Sharma

A presentation of Gopi Krishna Movies’ previous production house, Sayapatri Films, ‘Arpan’ is a presentation of Uddav Poudel. The movie features the editing of Harish Chaudhary, cinematography of Manju Kumar Shrestha, music by Bhupendra Rayamajhi and produced by Sumitra Poudel.

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2072, Nepali film release calendar

UPDATE (November 17) – ‘Jaun Hinda Pokhara’ release date November 20 and ‘Adha Page’ date December 25 added.

Nepali year 2072 BS started on Tuesday, Baisaksh 1 (April 14, 2015). No new Nepali movies were released on the first Friday of the new year, on April 17. On  the second week, April 24 new movie ‘Resham Filili’ was released and previously released film ‘Jhola’ was also re-released. On the very next day, devastating earthquake hit Nepal and and halted all the film activities for the next few months.

The earthquake was the reason behind no new film release for three months from April to July.

Full movie release calendar of 2072:

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