Some film makers have utilized the festival of colors to promote their movies. The movies promoted while playing holi include ‘Fitkiree’, ‘Shree Paanch Ambare’, ‘Adhi Bato’ and ‘November Rain’.
‘Adhi Bato’ promotion by Jenisha KC and Sabin Shrestha
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Jhola – Movie Review
UPDATE – Full movie Watch ‘Jhola’ here.
Nepali movie ‘Jhola’ is a movie made on a popular book by the same name by literary figure, Krishna Dharabasi. The plot set on the Nepali society of the time about a century ago. The movie directed by Yadav Kumar Bhattarai features Garima Pant, Desh Bhakta Khanal, Deepak Chhetri, Laxmi Giri, Pralhad Khatiwada etc. in main roles. The movie made on the banner of Media for Culture Pvt. Ltd. was made after an extensive research on the topic for about 7 years. Based on the novel, late Deepak Alok had written the script of the movie – keeping the core of the book intact. The movie can be categorized as a historical art movie.
Story
The movie presents the height of violence against women in ancient Nepal – Sati tradition. In ‘Jhola’ an young woman (Garima Pant) is married to a man 40 years senior to her. When her husband dies, Garima is burned alive with the dead body of her husband. She escaped the fire and hides in a cave. You can watch the movie to know what happens to Garima and how her underage son helps her.
Three Nepali movies – Mokshya, Jhola and Mutu releasing on Friday
Three Nepali movies ‘Mokshya’, ‘Jhola’ and ‘Mutu’ are releasing in theaters on Friday, February 7.
Musical dram and biopic ‘Mokshya’ is considered to be one of the best movies of the year based on the review of the preview shows. The movie made on a real story of a musical band is also a story of the director Prabin Shrestha himself. The movie produced by Sunil Manandhar features Koshis Chhetri and Benisha Hamal in lead roles.
Real Names of Nepali artists who had changed their name after entering the film industry
Changing names is a common practice among Nepali artists for a better name or for good luck. Some astrologers suggest a different names for the success in their career. For example, Bhuwan KC changed his name to a 7-lettered Bhuwann before the release of his movie ‘Sathi Ma Timro‘. It’s a different story, the movie didn’t do well in theater. Actress Binita Baral had also changed her name to Beenita (7-letters) on the suggestion of an astrologer. The result of the change in names were not that exciting. But, that won’t deter people from changing names. Others change to a better sounding names like Shova to Nandita, Radheshyam to Ramit, Nawaraj to Nawal and so on.
A video slideshow of change in names of Nepali actresses:
UPDATED:
A photo slideshow of the actors who have changed their names:
We had compiled a list of actresses who had changed their name when they entered the Nepali movie industry. This post incorporates male actors and some additional female actresses who had changed their name to a new name.
Jhola to premier in a new film festival – KIFF 2014
In a press meet held in Kathmandu on January 20, program details of Kathmandu International Film Festival (KIFF) was announced. The first edition of the film festival will run for 5 days from Magh 13 to 17 (January 27 to January 31, 2014).
The festival will features 12 movies from Nepal, Russia, India, Israel, South Korea, Spain, France, Norway, and South Africa.
Nepali Movie – Daanveer
Starring – Rajesh Hamal, Ramit Dhungana, Arjun Karki, Jharana Thapa, Garima Pant, Jaya Kishan Basnet, Nagendra Rijal, Dinesh DC, Laya Sangarula etc.
Story/ Producer – Chiranjeevi Basnet
Director – Shovit Basnet
The movie ‘Daanveer’ is the presentation of Chiranjivi for CB Films.
Some income of Parai to be donated to Shiva Regmi family
The producer of ‘Parai’, Govinda Shahi, has told that a portion of the income made by the movie will go to the director’s family. ‘Parai’ director Shiva Regmi had died earlier this month after kidney failure.
The producer told, "15 percent of the collection made by the movie in theater all over Nepal on the release day, Friday will be donated to Shiva Regmi family and Shiva Regmi Trust." Half of the amount goes to Shiva’s family and the remaining half to the Trust. The movie is going to release in theaters on December 27.
Film artists lost to advertisement professionals in football
A friendly football match, Bhakundo Bhidanta, was held between the film artists and advertisement professionals held in Dasarath Stadium on Saturday May 18, 2013. The film artists lost to the advertisement professionals by 4 to 2 goals.
The artists who participated in the match include actors Rajesh Hamal, Jiwan Luitel, Jitu Nepal, Kiran KC, Hari Bamsha Acharya and actresses Jharana Thapa, Binita Baral, Garima Pant, Poojana Pradhan, Deepa Shree Niraula, Sushma Karki, Nita Dhungana etc. The football match of the artists who couldn’t control the ball was funny and full of enjoyment. Akash Khawas had scored two goals for the artists.
Celebrity Holi photos (updated)
update – More photos added at the end.
Holi at Karishma Manandhar‘s place: Like in 2011, Karishma is organizing the Holi celebration at her residence. (We will update with more photos later. Photos posted in this post)
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Holi at Poojana Stri’s place
The festival color, Holi is the best festival of the kids and Poojana Pradhan is the best person to count on celebrating Holi with kids. Poojana’s message, "Your happiness is my destiny." and she has wished best wishes of Holi to her lovely kids,family,friends,fans and audience. Poojana adds, "Enjoy Holi without hurting others!"
Jharana Thapa honored by Nepal Sanskritik Sangh
In a program held to mark 99th birthday of the first elected prime minister of Nepal, BP Koirala, actress Jharana Thapa was honored by an award. Nepali Congress president Sushil Koirala handed over the award to the actress. Other Nepali movie artists honored in the program include actress Jharana Bajracharya, actress Garima Pant, actor Krishna Malla, RP Panta, Sunil Thapa, Jitu Nepal, Deepak Raj Giri, Sambhujit Baskota and Prabhakar Sharma among others.
In response to the award, Jharana told:
Movie Review – Phool
Nepali movie Phool is released all over Nepal on May 4, 2012. We had posted a pre-release review of ‘Phool’ earlier.
Featuring a lot of big star casts, New Nepali film ‘Phool’ is released all over Nepal. ‘Phool’ is the directorial venture of Shiva Regmi, popular of directing entertaining and emotional movies. ‘Phool’ features Raj Ballav Koirala, Niraj Baral, Garima Pant, Nir Shah and Yuvaraj Lama in leading roles.
Story:
‘Phool’ is a story of two army officers Dorje Lama and Birdhoj Karki. Both dream of getting married and living happily in a small house. Both of them both fell in love with a owner of a hotel, named Maya. Maya promised to marry both of them but eventually, she elopes with someone else. The frustrated two decided not to marry in their lives. In a temple of Hanuman, Dorje and Birodhoj found a new born child and took the child home as a God gift. The child Ashmi (played by Garima Pant) grows up to become a beautiful young girl. Attracted to the beauty of Ashmi, two boys, Rahul (Niraj baral) and Avisekh (Raj Ballav Koirala), start chasing her. There is a twist in the story in the movie when Ashmi, Rahul and Avisekh met an unknown women. You need to go to theatre to get all these answers.
Nepali Movie – Phool, Pre-release review
Nepali movie ‘Phool’ is releasing on May 4, 2012. The movie directed by Shiva Regmi features Raj Ballav Koirala, Garima Pant, Niraj Baral, Nir Shah, Yuvaraj Lama, and Srijana Basnet in leading roles. The movie features the cinematography of Shambhu Sapkota, music direction of Rekha Paudel, editing of Bipin Malla, story of Shiva Regmi, script of Shiva Regmi and Bikash Acharya, and the dialogue of Shiva Regmi and Bikash Acharya.
Crew Background:
'Naina Resham' and 'Bhaihalchha Ni' releasing on April 27
This week, two Nepali movies are releasing. A movie made by the director MS Agraj, "Bhai Halchha Ni" is releasing all over Nepal and director RBK Sharad’s "Naina Resham" are going to be released in Kathmandu theaters.
Bhaihalchha Ni is a new release by Colours Movies and Entertainment. The movie featuring Suman Singh, Garima Pant, Sonia KC, Bishal Pokharel,
Sunil Thapa etc. in leading roles featured Govind Acharya’s music.
"Naina Resham" was previously screened in theaters out of Kathamndu and features Nisha Adhikari and Biraj Bhatt in leading role. This was the debut movie of Nisha Adhikari. The movie features music of Basanta Sapkota and was produced by Ajit Jung Rayamajhi.
Nepali Movie – Sasu Sasura
Starring -Â Kalyan Ghimire, Garima Pant, Bijaya Khare, Laxmi Giri, Rama Thapaliya etc.
Director – Anil Saraf
A presentation of Durgadevi Cine Arts, Nepali movie ‘Sasu Sasura’ is a presentation of Anil Saraf. In addition to directing the film, Anil Saraf has also written the script of the movie. Laxman Shesh is the music director, Buddhi Lamichhane is the editor, action is directed by Sanu Kumar Maharjan, choreography by Bhuwan Shrestha, and cinematography by Ram Shankar Pradhan.
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Nepali Movie – Pritiko Phool
2022 UPDATE: The director of the movie Resh Raj Achary has died on February 16, 2022.
Nepali Movie – Pritiko Phool
Starring: Raj Ballav Koirala, Yuna Upreti, Garima Pant, Raja Ram Poudel, Nirmal Sharma, Shiva Shrestha (Guest) etc.
Director – Resh Raj Acharya
A presentation of Abhash Acharya for Gopi Krishna Movies. Produced by Uddav Poudyal, the film ‘Pritiko Phoola’ is made on the story Bijaya Chaudhary. Uddav’s son Nirak Poudel is said to be the Executive Producer of the film. Nirak later debuted as a director of the film ‘Kusume Rumal 2’ and he is planning to direct upcoming film ‘Homework’ featuring Namrata Shrestha and Aryan Sigdel in leading roles. The movie featuring Raj Ballav and Yuna Upreti in leading role also features noted actor Shiva Shrestha in guest role.
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