Nepali Movie – Damaruko Dandibiyo (Khagendra Lamichhane, Menuka Pradhan)

There aren’t many sports drama movies in Nepali language. That too, a typical Nepali sports movie is unheard of. This is such a unique movie by noted film director and actor – Khagendra Lamichhane. ‘Talakjung VS Tulke’ famed actor and director, Lamichhane is one of the rare intellectuals in Nepali film industry.

This movie is unique because:
– It doesn’t copies from Indian films or other foreign films.
– It is not a formula movie. A risky business.
– It is about an unique Nepali sport – Dandi Biyo game

The lead actor Khagendra Lamichhane is featured as Damaru. After studying away from home, he returns back to his village with an unique aim – to revive the traditional game of dandibiyo, a sports his father used to love and play. At that time, his father, although once a reputed dandibiyo player, had changed and tries to stop his son form focusing on the game. His father’s suggestion was to focus on Damaru’s own career.

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That led to a game between Damaru and his father. When his father defeated Damaru in the game, Damaru had to leave the village and quit dandi biyo dream.
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Nepali Movie – Dui Rupaya (Kutu Ma Kutu film)

Nepali Movie – Dui Rupaya
Starring – Nischal Basnet, Asif Shah, Buddhi Tamang, Menuka Pradhan etc.
Director – Asim Shah

A presentation of G21 Pictures and Black Horse Pictures, the movie “DUI RUPAIYAN” gained a lot of limelight because of the popular song – ‘Kutu ma kutu’ featuring Swastima and her husband Nischal Basnet. The movie was produced by Nischal and Asif, two of the leading characters. Swastima Khadka was only featured in the super hit song.

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Friday Release – Shubha Love and Saili

Two new Nepali movies are released in theatre on March 29, 2019. An astrologer turned actor, Harihar Adhikari is featured in leading role in ‘Shubha Love’. The celebrity astrologer was popular in assisting actors to succeed in the film industry. Harihar’s entry as an actor is being closely watched by the film industry.

Another movie, ‘Saili’ was also highly hyped because of the success of the song by the name. The movie was made as a prequel of the song.
‘Subha Love’ introduces Harihar with actress Christin Poudel. Like his real life, Adhikari is also featured as an astrologer in the movie. The movie presented by Pradeep Uday features Surya Thapa, Saroj Khanal, Rajaram Poudel, Raja Rajendra Pokharel, Rabindra Jha and others. The movie has been highly promoted in various media.
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Nepali Movie – Jaalo (Guinness world record holder one-shot film)

Nepali Film – Jaalo
Starring – Nir Shah, Menuka Pradhan, Muna Gauchan, Raymond Das Shrestha, Mohit Munal etc.
Director – Aaraj Khesav

About ‘Jaalo’

This movie is unique in the way it is produced – the movie is shot in one shot – without stopping the camera from start to the end. The suspense thriller film is woven around a wealthy businessman who falls victim to a conspiracy. The film shows how the police try to help the businessman to get out of the plot. The attempt to book the criminal and everything in the film is short in a single shot.

The film “JAALO” is the Guinness world record holder commercial movie – the longest one-shot movie and also the record holder of two movies filmed in one single continuous shot. The film starts on a fine sunny day when a phone rings in Bhupendra Shamsher JBR (Nir Shah)’s house and gets some threatening call.

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Nepali Movie – Purano Dunga (New Year full movie Dayahang, Priyanka)

Nepali Film – Purano Dunga
Starring – Dayahang Rai, Priyanka Karki, Menuka Pradhan, Maotse Gurung etc.
Director – Ram Babu Gurung

A production of Cinema Art in association with Maotse Gurung Films, this movie is about the relationship between two brothers. A social drama movie is about the lives of two brothers who own a boat. The movie by well known director Ram Babu Gurung was relatively less successful when compared to his previous movies ‘Kabaddi’ and ‘Kabaddi Kabaddi’. One of the songs of the film ‘Nira Jahile Risaune’ was very popular.

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Friday Release – Jaalo and Rato Ghar (both Menuka Pradhan films)

On this Friday (June 2, 2017) two new Nepali movies were released – record breaking film ‘Jaalo’ and Takme Budha’s movie ‘Rato Ghar’. These two films are of different genres – one is a crime thriller and another is a comedy film. It is a coincidence that both the movies feature a common actress – Menuka Pradhan.

About ‘Rato Ghar’

The production debut of well known comedy actor, Wilson Bikram Rai (Takme Budha), ‘Rato Ghar’ is a comedy movie. The comedy movie made on a gangster story was premiered a day before release on Wednesday. Directed by Suraj Subba Nalbo features Wilson Bikram Rai, Samyam Puri, Gaurav Pahadi, Menuka Pradhan, Bibek Shrestha, Anurag Kunwar and Mala Limbu. The movie is produced jointly by Man Him Films and Tamke Production banners. The movie is presented by Nikesh Limbu and produced by Wilson Bikram Rai.
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Top 10 Nepali music videos – Will Saili break all the records?

Hemanta Rana’s song ‘Saili’ has been a record breaking song in YouTube. The song received a huge amount of views in YouTube despite of being a new channel. The song featuring the music of Kali Prasad Baskota and the lyrics written jointly by Kali Prasad Baskota and Himal Saud is released by GH Entertainment. The GH Entertainment channel only has one more video in its channel – the lyrical version of ‘Saili’.

The song is about a foreign bound Nepali youth who promises to have fun after a certain age.

The song dedicate to the Nepali youths who are selling their sweat in the foreign soil and love their motherland. The song features actress Menuka Pradhan with actor Gaurav Pahadi.

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Nepali Movie – Gajalu (Anmol KC, Shristi Shrestha)

Nepali Movie – Gajalu
StarringAnmol KC, Shristi Shrestha, Gaurav Pahari, Salon Basnet, Menuka Pradhan, Gauri Malla, Krishna Malla, Bishow Basnet, Rhitik Shahi etc.
Director – Hem Raj BC

About ‘Gajalu’

The debut movie of Miss Nepal 2012, Shristi Shrestha, ‘Gajalu’ is a movie about Kumari, the living goddess in Nepal. A presentation of Rohit Adhikari Films in association with BC Motion Pictures, the movie is produced jointly by Rohit Adhikari and Hemraj BC. The music and lyrics by Hercules Basnet, Kali Prasad Baskota, and Jaing, colourist is Rajendra Moktan, sound design by Uttam Neupane, director of photography is Shailendra D Karki, choreographer is Keshav Thapa, VFX by Krishna Shrestha and the associate director is Mahesh Bara.

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Nepali movie – Paral Ko Aago

Nepali Movie – Paral Ko Aago
Starring – Tanka Sharma, Basundhara Bhusal, IK Singh, Menuka Pradhan etc.
Director – Pratap Subba

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About ‘Paralko Aago’

This movie is one of the earliest Nepali movie in black and white. Produced under Ceneroma banner and released in 1978 (BS 2034) the movie featured actress Basundhara Bhusal in guest role.

The movie was made on the story based on a popular book by Guru Prasad Mainali with the same title. The music director of the movie is the first female music director – Shanti Thatal. The songs are written by Manbhadur Mukhiya and Indra Thapaliya. The playback singers are Aruna Lama, Dawa Galmo, Pema Lama, Shankar Gurung, and Deepa Gahatraj (Deepa Jha). Pratap Subba had written the script in addition to directing the movie.

Star Cast of ‘Paralko Aago’

The actors of the movie were Tanka Sharma, Basundhara Bhusal (Guest actor), I K Singh, Menuka Pradhan etc.

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Nepali Movie – Shikari-2


Mount View Movies Creation’s second movie, Yadhav Silwal presents
Nepali Film: Shikari 2 (शिकारी २)
Starring: Babu (Monkey), Sunil Thapa, Santosh KC, Dil Krishna Shrestha, Menuka Pradhan, Raj Basnet, Sailendra Pahaari etc.
DirectionYadav Silwal

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Music Video Award 2016, film actors and actresses nominated (full nomination list)

Although there used to be various awards for Nepali music, a new category of award has emerged – Music video award. To evaluate the technicians and artists in the newly emerging field, award nominations for the new Music Video Award has been released. The award will be awarded in three categories, namely:

  • Category A – Music – Best Vocal (Male and Female), Best Vocal Pop (Male and Female), Best Lyrics, Best Music, Best Arrangement and Best Lok Dohori
  • Category B – Video – Music Video, Video Director, Actor, Actress, Choreography, cameraperson, editor
  • Category C – Special – Music Video(Diaspora), National Feeling, New Talent, Trend Setter, Special contribution

The nominations for the Music category are:

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Nepali Movie – Resham Filili (short version)

Nepali Movie – Resham Filili
StarringVinay Shrestha, Karma Shakya, Kameshwor Chaurasiya, Menuka Pradhan, Shishir Bangdel, Ashutosh Shrestha etc.
Director – Pranab Joshi

This is the short version of the feature film ‘Resham Filili’. The movie by Princess Movies is based on a fake story (in contrast to many movies based on true stories). The script of the movie is written by the director Pranab Joshi. The cinematographer is Babu Shrestha, lyrics / music by Kali Prasad Baskota. The movie is produced by Madhav Wagle. The title song of the movie became an instant hit in the internet. The song is credited to the success of the comedy movie.

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Ko Afno to release with Karishma Manandhar film Fagu on Feb 19

In a program held at CTC Mall on January 20, 2016, the trailer of upcoming movie, ‘Ko Afno’ was released and the the release date was announced. The movie produced and directed by Anil Thapa is releasing on the the date  Karishma Manandhar‘s production comeback movie ‘Fagu’ is being released.

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In ‘Ko Afno’ the lead actress Richa Sharma is featured in unconventional non-glamorous appearance. In the launch program, Richa told that the movie is a combination of artistic and commercial contents.

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