Actor Arjun Karki has reached the top of Mt. Everest at 7 AM on May 19. After reaching to the top he has become the first Nepali artist to reach the top of the world. Arjun will not be recognized officially as he had climbed the peak as a helper to climbers.
Nepali actress Nisha Adhikari has started her ascent to reach the top of the world’s highest mountain, Mt. Everest. She is heading for the Camp II at 2AM Nepali time. She is expecting the reach the top on May 21, 2013.
In a statement, Nisha told that she is, ‘Nervous, excited, hoping, anticipating and happy that the morning has finally arrived." Nisha thinks that the best thing about climbing the mountain is being in the nature’s ‘majestic lap’ and the sense of unbiasedness.
In a press conference, Actress Nisha Adhikari has announced her plan to scale Mt. Everest soon. Nisha is planning to start her Everest journey on April 6, 2013.
In the press conference organized by the Film Artist Association in Anamnagar, Kathmandu actor Nawal Khadka, actress Karishma Manandhar, actress Basundhara Bhusal, Ramesh Budhathoki, Dinesh DC, Rajesh Payal Rai and others were present to offer their best wishes to Nisha for the journey. Nisha expressed her sadness on the absence of the FDB head, Dharmendra Kumar Marbaita ‘Pappu’ in spite of the invitation.
Due to the hunger strike and protest of film artists, the release of new movies are uncertain. The movies scheduled to release on February 1 are Arun Khadka’s ‘Timro Lagi’, Mausami Malla‘s ‘Samaya’ and Basanta Kumar Shrestha’s ‘Padmini’.
Mausami had previously clarified that the movie release will be postponed if the protest didn’t end by the release date. ‘Samaya’ is the debut movie of Mausami’s son Vicky Malla and the actress Surabhi Bista.
The producer Sushil Shrestha and film production company, Soft Image, are planning to release Nepali movie ‘Mero Valentine’ on the occasion of Valentine (second week of February, 2013). The movie features Nisha Adhikari, Baboo Bogati, Swotantra Pratap Rana and Sushmita Dhakal in leading role. As titled, the movie is made on a love story.
‘Soongava’, ‘Dhartiputra’ and ‘Afnai Manlai Sodhi Hera’ are going to be the first three Nepali movies to be released on the new year 2013.
‘Soongava’ has been on headline from the beginning because of it’s lesbian theme. Subarna Thapa’s ‘Soongava’ features Nisha Adhikari and Diya Maskey in lead role. Saugat Malla, Laxmi Giri and Basundhara Bhusal also have important roles in the movie.Although the movie was successful in being featured in various film festival, there is a high chance that the majority of Nepali movie viewers miss the message.
Nepali movie ‘Soongava: Dance of the Orchids’ is recently selected for another prestigious Chennai International Film Festival, India. The movie will be premiered in the festival on December 18, 2012.
‘Soongava’ is a realistic film that depicts the conservative Nepali society in a very subtle and beautiful way. Although the Supreme Court of Nepal has legalized the existence of lesbians; traditional Nepali society is yet to accept their existence in practice. The movie presents the fact about the status of lesbians in Nepali society.
The movie previously participated in various film festivals like KIMFF Kathmandu; Hamburg Filmfest 2012, The world film festival- Montréal 2012, and International film festival of young Directors 9-13 oct. 2012 St. jean de Luz,France.
The movie written and directed by Subarna Thapa features Deeya Maskey, Nisha Adhikari, Saugat Malla, Bashundara Bhusal, Nirmal Nisar, Rajendra Man Shakya, Laxmi Giri and others.
On the last day of the Kathmandu International Mountain Film Festival (KIMFF) 2012 Nepali movie ‘Soongava – Dance of the Orchids’ was premiered (Nepal premier) amongst various film and fashion personalities. The red carpet event was held in City Hall Kathmandu. The Subarna Thapa’s movie features actresses Diya Maskey and Nisha Adhikari in lead roles as lesbian lovers. The movie was previously named ‘Snow Flowers‘ and was released as ‘Soongava’.
‘Soongava’ will be released in theaters on Poush 20 (January 4, 2013). In addition to Nisha and Diya the also movie features Saugat Malla, Basundhara Bhusal, Sarita Giri, and Menuka Pradhan in main roles. Continue reading
Pre-release review of Dhunwaa Yo Nasha was posted previously.
After a week of release in theaters out of Kathmandu on October 19, ‘Dhunwaa Yo Nasha’ it was released in theraters in Kathmandu on October 26. The release started with a good publicity coupled with good star cast. ‘Dhunwa Yo Nasha’ made on a story of drug and its impact in the society and personal relationships. The movie features Aryan Sigdel and Nisha Adhikari in the lead role, produced by Ram Prasad Rijal, and directed by Laxman Rijal.
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Nepali movie ‘Dhunwa yo nasha’ is released on October 26, 2012 in Kathmandu. The movie directed by Laxman Rijal features Aryan Sigdel, Nisha Adhikari, Yubraj Pokherel, Dipesh Kadariya, Ramesh Budhathoki, Sishir Rana in main roles.
The movie features the cinematoraphy of Rameshwor Karki, fight direction of Asta Maharjan, music direction of Lochan Ghimire, choreography of Shiva BK, and editing of Bipin Malla.
Today, actress Nisha Adhikari turned 26 years old (born on October 4, 1986). In a Facebook message Nisha told that she had a great year and hope the same in coming year. Nisha added, "The only regret I have is I got so caught up with me and my work.. I unwantedly neglected my friends and family and didn’t have much time for them."
Nisha hoped to have a "fun-filled and fruitful year ahead" and we wish her wishes come true. Happy Birthday Nisha!
Nisha’s career in entertainment industry:
At the age of 21, in 2005, Nisha won Miss Personality subtitle in Miss International Nepal. She also represented Nepal in the Miss International 2005 pageant held in Japan. In 2008 she wanted to compete for the Miss Nepal 2008 beauty contest. But, her desire to be the Miss Nepal wasn’t successful because the pageant itself was cancelled under pressure from CPN Maoist.
Nisha made her acting debut in a comedy serial ‘Gharbeti Ba’ shown in Kantipur Television. In Nepali movie, she made her debut in ‘Mission Paisa’ with actor Nikhil Upreti. After the success of the movie Nisha did other movies like ‘Nainra Resham’, ‘First Love’ and others.
xnepali team would like to wish a very happy year ahead for Nisha Adhikari, one of the most beautiful actress in Nepali movie industry.
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Maya’s Bar is the story of Maya (Nisha Adhikari) and her family. Maya lives happily with her husband Gajit and a son, Bishal until they face a financial crisis. To cope with the financial problem Gajit joins fight club as a fighter and Maya joins a dance bar as a dancer. They both work for a company of Trilok Rana (played by Rajesh Hamal). But, both Gajit and Maya are not happy with their spouse’s profession. Gajit and Maya would occasionally express their respective dissatisfaction on Gajit’s work as a fighter and Maya’s work as a dancer. I wouldn’t like to ruin your movie viewing experiences by telling the story and problem that leads to the unexpected death of Maya (oops …).
Nepali movie ‘Maya’s Bar’ is releasing on July 27, 2012. The movie directed by Dinesh DC features Rajesh Hamal, Gajit Bista, Nisha Adhikari, Karishma Manandhar and Saroj KC in leading roles.
The movie features the cinematography of Purushottam Pradhan, fight direction of N.B. Maharjan, music direction of Suresh Adhikari, and editing of Banish Shah.
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Also visit – Pre-release review of ‘Apabad’.
One of the most awaited Nepali movies of this season, ‘Apabad’ was finally got released in Nepal on Friday, June 15, 2012. After the successful releases abroad, the directorial debut of Subash Koirala was finally released inside Nepal. The movie features Raj Ballav Koirala and Nisha Adhikari in a lead roles.
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Apabad is a story of Suyog who dreams to be a writer of a novel. Being a student of business, his father however wants him to start a job in a bank and start making good sum of money. One of his best friend and one-sided love, Sunanda, had the similar suggestion to him. But, he his desire to be a writer and making a career as a novel writer prevails and he decided to oppose his father’s dream of making him a banker. Suyog wanted to go to the UK to study but, he later found that the college he enrolled was one of the blacklisted colleges. The overwhelming frustration caused him to try suicide by jumping into a river. After he jumped into the river, he was washed to a bank where there aren’t any people in the nearby vicinity. Away from technology and the crowd, he was left to do whatever he likes. To know, what happen to Suyog, his suicide attempt, and the budding writer within him it is worthwhile to visit the theater and know first-hand.
