A well known personality of Nepali film industry as a film director, actor and a businessman, Neer Bikram Shah, is commonly known as Neer Shah or Nir Shah. Being related to the former Royal family of Nepal, created a certain aura around him but, that doesn’t undermine his capacity as a talented artist. He has multiple identities – as an actor is is top class actor in negative role, as a producer and director he is the director of many super-hit films. He is a well known poet, lyricist and a successful businessman. In addition to that he has also written scripts of a number of films.
Nir Shah debuted as an actor in ‘Paribartan’ an 2024 B.S. release film directed by Hira Singh Khatri. He was paid Rs. 700 for the role. Continue reading
Nepali Movie – Kanchhi Starring – Dayahang Rai, Shweta Khadka, Ashant Sharma, Anu Shah, Kameshor Chaurasiya, Nir Shah etc. Director – Aakash Adhikari
The comeback movie of Shweta Khadka after the untimely demise of her husband Shree Krishna Shrestha in 2014. She waited four years before she starred in another movie. In 2014, The last movie of them being featured together – film ‘Kohinoor’ was released. Shree Krishna was at the hospital at the time of the release. He had sent an audio message to the viewers of the movie that he couldn’t attend the release of the movie. It was a shocking moment for Shweta Khadka. She went into depression for a long time. It took a very lengthy treatment in Nepal and out of country before Shweta become better. The movie got a lot of viewers in the theater and was one of the successful movies of the year. The director, Aakash Adhikari had also directed the last film of Shree Krishna Shrestha, ‘Kohinoor’. The movie became a superhit movie earning a record breaking amount in theatre in 2014. ‘Kanchhi’ was released in 2017 in theatre.
Nepali Film – Aankha Lobhi Man Papi Starring – Nir Shah, Rabi Shah, Nitesh Raj Pant, Sajja Mainali, Gopal Raj Mainali, Kiran KC, Rama Thapaliya etc. Director – Shyam Rai
The movie ‘Aankha Lobhi Man Papi’ is a presentation of Global Pictures. Guest artists in the movie include Narendra Kansakar, Manju Shrestha and Shambhu Tamang. Cinematographers in the movie are Basanta Jung Rayamajhi, Kamal Rai and Govind Prabhat, action by NB Maharjan, lyrics by Surendra Rana, music by Ram Thapa, editing by Banish Shah, cinematography by Surendra Bajractarya and story/script/dialogue by Surendra Rana.
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.
Nepali movie – Priyasi Starring – Nir Shah, Harihar Sharma, Melina Manandhar, Bina Budhathoki, Sunil Thapa, Kiran Pratap etc. Director – Deepak Rayamajhi
Made by Paradise New Movies, Nepali film ‘Priyasi’ was a hit film by the late director Deepak Rayamajhi. The movie produced by Ramji Shrestha features Kiran Pratap as a new face in Nepali film industry. Actress Sushila Rayamajhi is featured in a special role. Tika Pahadi and Narendra Thapa are featured in guest roles. Chief assistant director is Madan Ghimire and Bijay Ratna Tuladhar is assistant director of the film. Lyrics of the film are composed by Kiran Kharel, Bishowmbhar Pyakurel and Sambhujit Baskota. Action is directed by Mohamed Iqubal, sound by Rajkrishna Shrestha, editing by Satish Koirala, choreography by Basanta Shrestha, script / dialogue Mohan Niraula, cinematography by Chandra Prakash Ghimire, music by Sambhujit Baskota and story by the director Deepak Rayamajhi.
Film name – Manakamana Starring – Shiva Shrestha, Karishama Manandhar, Saroj Khanal, Nir Shah etc. Director – Dr. Subodh Pokharel
About ‘Manakamana’
The movie directed by Dr. Subodh Pokharel was made before Karishma married. So, she is named Karishma KC in the credit of the movie. The film features the angry young man of the Nepali film industry Shiva Shrestha with Saroj Khanal, a new sensation at that time. Saroj later went to the USA and left the film industry. These days, she has returned back to Nepal and has been working in character roles. The child artist in the film is Sunir Pokharel.
At the time of election, every citizen are inclined towards one political force or the others. But, as the voting in an election is secret and people don’t need to tell who they have voted for, one doesn’t need to tell about political inclination. But, the artists we are active politically have to show their artistic talent for the party or the candidate they endorse. Here are the list of popular artists and their political inclination.
Komal Oli – RPP to UML
Singer and journalist Komal Oli decided to go into full time politics and resigned from the Radio Nepal job a while ago. But, as soon she was elected the central committee member of Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) the party divided into two parties. After that, she decided to join CPN UML. Although Komal wasn’t allowed to represent the party in the election Now, she is promoting the party in the election.
Komal Oli had expected to get ticket to represent CPN UML at the Dang Constituency 3 in the election. But, things didn’t go as she expected. Now, she is participating in the election campaign. Based on her previous stances, there is no gurantee that she will continue to represent the party.
Radhika Hamal – Nepali Congress
Well known singer Radhika Hamal has chosen Nepali Congress to sing the election songs. Hamal had also participate in the local election but, was defeated.
Hamal is asking the people to vote for the candidates of Congress in the current election.
Badri Pangeni, CPN UML
Well known singer of ‘Sasurali ma’ and other popular folk singer is affiliated to CPN UML and Bam Gathabandhan in this election. He sings songs promoting the party, the leaders KP Oli and Prachanda. He says that he is not worried about being tagged a party-singer because he had been doing that for the last 23 years.
Although he will be singing election songs during the election, he will still be a singer and will sing for the people and art.
Manoj Gajurel – UML and Maoist
Known for his comedy caricature, Manoj Gajurel is also asking the people to vote for CPN UML and CPN Maoist candidates in the election. He has been active member of CPN UML in the past and he is open about his political inclination.
Manoj says that an artist is free to choose the political party they support. He also believes his fans won’t be disappointed because of his political activities.
Karishma Manandhar (Naya Shakti)
Actress Karishma has transformed herself from a fully devoted actress to a fully devoted political leader after joining Naya Shakti party of Baburam Bhattarai. Although the party is yet to be recognized by the people, she is actively campaigning for the party and its leaders. She is also one of the candidate in the election.
A lot of members of the new party left Baburam after a while, Karishma is still with Baburam. The artists who joined the party with Karishma – Saroj Khanal and Ashok Sharma are not active in the party activities. Karishma is giving her full time to the party and expects to return to film industry after the election.
Rekha Thapa, Not sure
Actress Rekha Thapa’s political inclination has been very unstable. She entered CPN Maoist at the time of the second election of the CA. But, her candidacy was withdrawn when she wasn’t registered as a voter. A while ago she left the party and joined RPP with Komal Oli. While Komal Oli has left the party Rekha decided to leave Kamal Thapa and join the party faction of Pashupati Shumsher JBR.
Rekha’s activities in political parties seem to be having negative impact in her popularity. The proof is her latest release, ‘Rudrapriya’. Although the movie features two of the top actors of the Nepali film industry, people didn’t go to theatre to watch it.
In the election, Rekha went to Sindhpalchowk in the election campaign of Pashupati Shumsher.
Actor Nir Shah is an active Nepali Congress supporter. But, Shah isn’t seen in the election campaigns.
The political activities of the past include Nawal Khadka and Deepak Shrestha. Nawal Khadka is affiliated with the CPN Maoist and he had also made movies for the party. But, his movies were not much successful. Khadka is actively participating in the election campaigns. Director Deepak Shrestha is also actively participating the election campaigns of Bam Gathabandan.
Musician Chetan Sapkota is also one of the supporters of Maoist party. He also helped a lot of artists to join the party. But, these days, Sapkota is not seen in election campaigns.
Nepali Movie – Kasle Choryo Mero Man (2011) Starring: Aryan Sigdel, Rekha Thapa, Nir Shah, Rama Thapaliya, Kamal Krishna etc. Direction – Shabir Shreshta
About ‘Kasle Choryo Mero Man’
The movie is the 11th movie by producer Chhabi Raj Ojha under Rekha Films banner. The movie is the fifth movie by Rekha films banner. That was before Rekha and Chhabi decided to divorce. The movie directed by Sabir Shrestha featured Aryan Sigdel opposite to Rekha Thapa. After the movie, actor Aryan and Rekha stopped talking with each other for about six years. They met in 2017 to work in ‘Rudrapriya’, released in Tihar this year. The movie however failed to impress the viewers. The movie also won the Best Movie award at the CG Film Award. (Read more on CG Film Award 2011) The movie also won National Film Award for the art director – Nirjal Shrestha. (Read more about National Film Award of 2014)
Shrawan Ghimire for Sayapatri Films presents Nepali movie – Kusume Rumal (1985) Starring -Udit Narayan Jha, Tripti Nadkar, Bhuwan KC, Nir Shah etc. Director – Tulsi Ghimire
The original ‘Kusume Rumal’ is made on the story and editing of the director Tulsi Ghimire. The 2010 version of ‘Kusume Rumal’ is available here. This is old movie – 1985 movie, the original Kusume Rumal. The sequel Kusume Rumal 2 was released in 2010. This movie was originally posted in Google Video.
Nepali Movie – Bracelet Starring – Ramesh Upreti, Rajani KC, Namrata Sapkota, Nir Shah, Sugam Sharma, Rhitik Shahi etc. Director – Nirmal Sharma
About ‘Bracelet’
Bracelet marks the comeback of one of the well known actors of the past, Ramesh Upreti. Produced under Kotaki Kalika Devi Films banner, the movie is produced by Keshav Bhattarai. The movie was first announced in March of 2015. A week after the formal announcement, the shooting of the movie commenced in Pokhara. One of the songs of the movie featuring the dance of Ramesh Upreti and Rajani KC was very popular.
The cinematographer of the movie is Sudip Baral, music composers are Tara Prakash and Deepak Sharma, producer is Neeta Bhattarai. The editor of the movie is Bipin Malla, choreography by Gobinda Rai and Kabiraj Gahatraj, action by Himal KC. The writer is Jaya Ojha, background Score by Tsujil Karmacharya. The lyrics of the songs in the movie are written by Madan Ghimire, Shanti Priya, and Deepak Sharma. The singers of the song are Rajesh Payal Rai, Pashupati Sharma, Yubaraj Chaulagain, Tika Pun, Prabisha Adhikari, and Durga Pariyar.
I have compiled a list of Top 10 old Nepali movies you shouldn’t miss. Clicks on the respective posters lead to the page with full movie. All the movies are available to watch. Half of the top 10 movies in this list are directed by Tulsi Ghimire. Others are directed by Hira Singh Khatri, Sambhu Pradhan, Nir Shah and Yadav Kharel. Five movies directed by Tusli Ghimire, two by Nir Shah and one each by Hira Singh, Sambhu Pradhan and Yadav Kharel.
1. Aama (1964) Directed by Hira Singh Khatri
First ever Nepali movie made in Nepal, by the government of Nepal is a black and white movie.
Starring – Shiva Shanker, Bhuwan Thapa (Bhuwan Chand), Uttam Nepali, Indra Lal Shrestha, Bashundhara Bhusal, Hira Singh Khatri and Hari Prasad Rimal. Watch full movie Aama here.
Nepali movie ‘Nagbeli’ is produced by Romian Limbu under the banner of Cheli Maiti International Films banner. The movie is made on the story written by journalist Dipendra Lama. Dipendra is a well known film critic in Nepal. The director Gobind Rai had told that he directed the movie on the suggestion of actress Rekha Thapa. To choreograph the songs in the movie Gobinda had invited his guru, Kamal Rai, from Darjeeling. The premier show of the movie produced by 25-years-old a UK resident, Romina Limbu, was also held in Nuneaton, UK on October 26, 2013. ‘Nagbeli’ was released in July of 2014.
The Nepali movie ‘Karodpati’ is a presentation of actor Bhuwan KC in his home production company Kajal Films banner. The success of the movie established Bhuwan KC as the successful producer of Nepali film industry. The story of the movie is supposedly written by Kajal KC while the script and the dialogue is written by Brajesh Khanal. Kajal KC is the daughter of Bhuwan KC by his first wife Bijaya KC. Kajal lives in the USA with her mother.
Star Cast of ‘Karodpati’
Bhuwan KC – A successful actor and film producer Bhuwan KC is debuting as a director in 2016 in is upcoming movie ‘Dreams’. The movie featuring his son Anmol KC in leading role is one of the most awaited movies of the year. Read the biography of Bhuwan KC and the list of his movies in the following link:
Sushimita KC – Bhuwan’s ex-wife and the mother of Anmol KC debuted in this hit movie as the leading actress. These days Sushimita is producing a new movie under a new banner named after her son Anmol.
Karishma Manandhar – Karishma is featured in a guest role in the movie. Read the biography and list of her movies in the following link:
The Nepali movie ‘Sagun’ is a presentation of Creative Hands, is subtitled ‘An explosive love story’. Please don’t confuse this movie with another ‘Sagun’, a Tamang culture film.
The lead actors Rabi Basnet and Juli Thapa are the new presentation in the movie. Bijay Deuja is also a new presentation in the film. While Basundhara Bhusal is a guest artist, special attraction are Shiva Shrestha and Bipana Thapa. Based on the story of Bikash Acharya, the script was written jointly by Suraj Subba and Deepak Giri. Music is composed by Sachin Singh, choreography of Raju Shah, action of Rajendra Khadgi, cinematography by Shiva-Kishor Dhakal, and editing by Karun Thapa. Actress Ragini Khadgi is featured as a child artist in the film. The director Nawal Nepal was the assistant director to Narayan Puri.
Nepali Movie – Mukti Starring – Dilip Raimajhi, Ganesh Upreti, Ranju Lamichhane, Subhash Gajurle, Rajan Maharjan, Nir Shah, Shyam Lal Dangol etc. Director – Kamal Rai
About ‘Mukti’
A Rajan Maharjan’s presentation, Nepali movie ‘Mukti’ is made under NP Films banner. The movie made on the story and dialogue of Shashi Limbu features music of Krishna Rajbhandari, choreography of Shiva Sharma, action of Asta Maharjan, camera by Niraj Kadel and Mahendra Chaudhari.
