Makwanpur District(Nepali: मकवानपुर जिल्ला;, in Bagmati Province, earlier a part of Narayani Zone, is one of the seventy-seven districts of Nepal. The city of Hetauda serves as the district headquarters and also as the provincial headquarters. The district covers an area of 2,426 km2 and had a population of 392,604 in 2001 and 420,477 in 2011. The latest census of 2021 recorded the population of Makwanpur as 466,073.
Karki (Devanagari:कार्की) is a Nepali/Kumaoni surname found among the Chhetri community of Nepal and the Kumaoni Rajput community of Uttarakhand.
Roshan Thapa is a singer and music director (composer) in the Nepali music industry. He is known for his work on his first movie, Loot. The item song 'Udhreko choli' was famous at the time. Another song of the movie, 'Mera ti khushi haru', was nominated for Best movie song at the Image Music Awards of 2012.
The National Film Awards is the most prominent and prestigious award of Nepali cinema. The first National Film Award was held in 2005, in the presence of His Majesty's King Gyanendra Bir Bikram Shah. The event is held at the residence of the president of Nepal and the president gives the awards to the winners in various categories. It is yearly organised by Film Development Board, Nepal.
Anaagat is a 2019 Nepali language psychological thriller directed by Samten Bhutia and produced by Mountain River Films and Tiny but Big Pictures Production. The seed for the film was sown when Chandra K. Jha, who went on to become one of the producers of the film, pitched his story idea to Samten Bhutia. In subsequent meetings between the two of them and Prabachan Shrestha, the screenwriter, the story took shape quickly and a full-fledged screenplay followed soon after. Even at this early stage, there was a unanimous opinion that the leading roles of Kriti and Suresh should be played by actors Priyanka Karki and Arpan Thapa, respectively. When the story was pitched to the actors, they immediately agreed to come on board.
Pashupati Prasad is a 2016 Nepali social satirical film directed by Dipendra K Khanal and written by Khagendra Lamichhane. The film stars Khagendra Lamichhane and Barsha Siwakoti in lead roles. The film features the struggle of a poor guy who lost his parents in an earthquake; he then travels to Kathmandu to earn his living and pay off his late father's debt.
Jhumkee features suspense story on Women Violence in Nepal.
Rabindra Singh Baniya is a Nepali Actor, Producer and Theatre Actor/Director. Prior to entering into Nepali cinema industry, he was highly involved in stage dramas. He is popularly known as "Hanuman Ji" "हनुमान जी" for his role in a hit Nepali movie, Pashupati Prasad (2016), which brought him into the limelight of the Nepali movie industry. He is actively involved in Nepali Film industry as an Actor and producer. His works are Talakjung Vs Tulke(Executive Producer/Actor) (2014), Jatra (Executive Producer/Actor)(2016) and White Sun(Actor) (2016). Jhumkee(2016), Jatrai Jatra(Executive Producer/Actor) (2019), Looking for a Lady With Fangs and a Moustache(Producer/Actor)(2019), Mahapurush, Mahajatra(2024 film)(Executive Producer/Actor)
Nepal Literature Festival is an annual international literary festival which takes place in Pokhara, Nepal. It was founded in 2011 by Bookworm Foundation, a not-for-profit organization.
Chhakka Panja 2, also abbreviated and known as CP2 or C:P 2, is a 2017 Nepalese comedy-drama film directed by Deepa Shree Niraula, with a story written by Bikash Raj Acharya and Samipya Raj Timalsina and a screenplay written by Deepak Raj Giri. It was produced by Kedar Ghimire, Jeetu Nepal, Tara Chandra Bajgain, Dipendra Khaniya, Keshav Neupane, and Suman Giri under the banner of Aama Sarswoti Movies. It is the second film in the Chhakka Panja series. The film stars Deepak Raj Giri, Kedar Ghimire, Buddhi Tamang Priyanka Karki, Swastima Khadka, debutant Swaroop Purush Dhakal and Barsha Raut in the lead roles.
"Melancholy" is an environmentally-themed song sung by 365 Nepali artists. This song was intended to promote an environmental message by breaking the Guinness World Records for "Most Vocal Solos in a Song Recording", which it successfully did. It was written, music composed and directed by environmentalist Nipesh Dhaka. The song was recorded as a single on 19 May 2016. The recording sessions were inaugurated by Prime Minister Khadga Prasad Oli at 8 am and continued until 6 pm. The song was released on 2 September 2017 by President Bidya Devi Bhandari at Army Officer's Club, Kathmandu.
Chhakka Panja 3 is a Nepalese comedy film from 2018, directed by Deepa Shree Niraula, and produced by Deepa Shree Niraula, Deepak Raj Giri, Kedar Ghimire and Jeetu Nepal for Aama Sarswoti Movies. It is the third film of the Chhakka Panja series. The film tells the story of Youk daughter of headmaster and popular news reporter who gets married to rich and illiterate Raja, son of big politician of her village and tries to improve conditions at a government school but faces hurdles in her goal. The film met with positive response from critics and audience for its story, screenplay, social message, comedy and performance of the cast especially of Kedar Ghimire. The film was a massive blockbuster at the box office breaking several and surpassing its predecessor Chhakka Panja to become the highest-grossing films in Nepal until it was broken in 2022 by K.G.F: Chapter 2 and was the Highest Grossing Nepali film in Nepal until Kabaddi 4: The Final Match surpassed it. The 4th Part of the series was announced in July 2022 with new ensemble cast with only Deepak Raj Giri, Kedar Ghimire, Deepa Shree Niraula and Buddhi Tamang being retained.
Jatrai Jatra is a 2019 Nepalese comedy thriller film, directed by Pradip Bhattarai and written by Rhythm Paudel. Rhythm Paudel has played a huge role developing this film. The film is produced by Pawan Shrestha, Rhythm Paudel, Nigin Pun and Sudin Bikram Thapa under the banner of Shatkon Arts. The film stars Bipin Karki, Dayahang Rai, Rabindra Singh Baniya, Rabindra Jha, Madhu Paudel and Barsha Raut in the lead roles. The film is the sequel and follow up of 2016 Heist comedy Jatra released on 2016. The film deals aftermath life of Fanindra, Munna and Joyes after they get released from jail on bail and also the consequences after they find bag of gold. In 2024, a sequel to this film, Mahajatra, was released.
Rabindra Jha, born on 2 March 1978, is a Nepalese actor, comedian, and scriptwriter also known for his work in Nepali entertainment industry. He has been referred to in the media as "Munna"
Baniya or Bania is a surname of people belonging to the Hindu Chhetri of Nepal. The alternate spelling of Bania is used by Chhetris and in India. Notable people with these surnames include:
Pashupati Prasad 2: Bhasme Don is a 2023 Nepali film that is the sequel to the movie Pashupati Prasad, which is written and directed by Dipendra K. Khanal. Released on October 21, 2023, the film stars Bipin Karki, Saugat Malla, Swastima Khadka, Prakash Ghimire, and more. The film met with negative to mixed reviews from critics with many critics and audience criticizing its lack of newness in story, screenplay, direction but performances of the cast met with praise. The film broke several opening day records and went on to become one of the highest grossing film of all time in Nepal.
Mahajatra is a 2024 Nepali comedy film written and directed by Pradip Bhattarai under the banner of Shatkon Arts. Produced by Max Dipesh Khatri, Yagyashwor Poudel, and Rabindra Singh Baniya, it was released on March 22, 2024. The film stars Hari Bansha Acharya, Bipin Karki, Rabindra Singh Baniya, Rabindra Jha, and Barsha Raut. It is the sequel to the 2019 film, Jatrai Jatra. The film was released in forty countries.
