Chiso Ashtray has added more responsibility: Divya Dev

Actor Divya Dev has come into the limelight following the release of Chiso Ashtray in the halls since March 18. Even though film critics hailed the movie, it failed to become a box office success. However, its lead actor Divya Dev has succeeded to impress both the audience and filmmakers from his acting. Critics have lauded his work claiming that the industry has got a skilled actor.

Filmmakers worry about clash between local and foreign films in local halls

Nepali filmmakers are worried about the simultaneous release of Nepali and foreign films in local theatres. They argue that low-budget Nepali films have to compete with high-budget Bollywood, South- Indian and Hollywood films in local halls. The film industry, hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic for the last two years is gradually reviving. However, growing penetration of big budget foreign films to Nepal has affected the business of Nepali films, said the filmmakers.

Reviving Nepal's film industry still a challenge

Nepali film industry has been one of the hardest-hit sectors by the COVID-19 pandemic. While all other sectors have almost returned to normalcy, the film industry is still struggling to resume business as usual. Ironically, the local theatres attract crowds of audience when they release Bolywood and Hollywood movies, but remain deserted when they release a Nepali film. It is evident from the failure of Churifuri, a Nepali film by Rishi Raj Acharya, and the crowds of audience to watch Indian movies...

Music video director Karki lobbying for musicians’ rights

Besides directing videos, Karki has also been taking the initiative to secure the rights of musicians, artistes other technicians through NepCine Company.

‘Krodh Kala’ Of Kalu Kumale

The sculpture is a presentation of art and sometimes it can be a symbol of spiritual experience, and one that expresses the essence of life as a visual medium. In a crowd of sculptors, especially those making idols of wrathful deities, sculptor Kalu Kumale stands as a strong pillar of Nepali art. Known as Krodh Kala Shiromani or the master of wrathful sculpture, Kalu Kumale (Dachha Prajap

Dillibazar: Witness To Radical Changes

Dillibazar is a place that has witnessed the political, cultural, literary and sports movements from the time when the capital city of Kathmandu started witnessing a flurry of activities. A suburb located in the capital, Dillibazar is the most happening place and is a witness to several historical events and movements that have brought many changes in our society. Situated in the heart of the capital, the place boasts of hard work and the indomitable courage of hundreds of transformative thinking...