Hostel (2013 film)

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Hostel
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Theatrical release poster
Directed by Hem Raj BC
Written by Hem Raj BC
Produced bySunil rawal
Starring Anmol K.C.
Salma Shrees
Gaurav Pahari
Salon Basnet
Sunil Rawal
CinematographyHari Humagain
Edited bySurendra poudel
Music byThe shadows
Production
company
Durgish films
Release date
  • 30 June 2013 (2013-06-30)
Country Nepal
Language Nepali

Hostel is 2013 coming of age comedy Nepali film directed by Hem Raj BC. [1] and produced by Sunil Rawal under Durgish Films. The film launched second generation faces in the film industry including Anmol K.C., Gaurav Pahadi, Salon Basnet, Prakriti Shrestha, Rishta Basnet.. [2] The film tells the story of three friends and their life as a student in medical college.

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The film met with positive response from critics and audience and was a huge success at the box office and went on to become one of the highest grossing Nepali films then. The film had two spiritual sequels, Hostel 2 which was big success as well and Hostel 3, set to be released in 2024

Cast

Critical response

After the successful screening of Saayad, Sunil Rawal launched new faces through this film, who were highly appreciated among public.[ citation needed ]

On successful screening of hostel crew members of hostel celebrated Success party on celebration of its 51-day on theater. Many faces of media personalities were seen in the party. [5]

Accolades

List of awards and nominations
CeremonyCategoryRecipientResult
CG kamana film awards [6] [7] Best new filmSunil RawalNominated
Best storySunil RawalNominated
Best script Hem Raj BC Nominated
Best new director Hem Raj BC Nominated
Best new actor (male) Anmol K.C. Nominated
Best new actress Prakreeti Shrestha Won
Best new actressRista BasnetNominated
Best actor in comedySalon BasnetNominated
Best supporting actorGaurav PahadiaWon
Best musicianSwoopnil SharmaNominated
Best choreographer Hem Raj BC Nominated
Best dialogue Hem Raj BC Nominated
Best sound mixing Uttam Neupane Nominated
Best background musicRohit ShakyaNominated
Best action directionAastha MaharjanNominated
Best cinematographyHari HumagainWon
Best editingSurendra PoudelWon
Best makeupAmrit MarahattaNominated

Soundtrack

Track nameSinger(s)ReleasedDurationNotes
Turu TuruHem Lama20133:21featured in Hostel sequel, Hostel returns as well
Dhaleko ghamSwapnil Sharma20134:59
I Don't Wanna Let You GoBibash chhetri,Sazza Dahal, Sugam Pokharel 20133:14 [8]

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