Khagendra Lamichhane

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Khagendra Lamichhane (2022)
Born
Putali Bazar, Syangja, Nepal
Nationality Nepalese
Alma mater Tribhuvan University
Occupation(s) Actor, writer and director
Years active2013–present
Notable work Talakjung vs Tulke (feature film)
Pashupati Prasad (feature film)
SpouseRojina Sitaula

Khagendra Lamichhane is a Nepalese theater actor, writer and director. He is best known for his work in movies such as Talakjung vs Tulke and Pashupati Prasad . He entered the acting field in 1999. He has directed five plays, mostly staged at national and international theatre festivals. As a writer, he has published three books.[ needs update ]

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He worked with BBC Media Action as an actor, writer, producer and editor for international award-winning drama Katha Mitho Sarangiko, and as an editor for its reconstruction radio drama Kathamaala. He worked with British Council as Drama Production Consultant. He serves as chairperson of Tukee Arts Pvt. Ltd.

Early life

Lamichhane was born in Syangja village. He and his friends participated in Western District Drama contest that interested him in drama. He shifted to Kathmandu to pursue his career in acting. He applied to Naachghar and started writing plays.

Career

He wrote and starred in his first feature film, Talakjung vs Tulke and is best known as Tulke in this film. He is also known as Pashupati from his movie character name Pashupati Prasad Khakurel in 2014. [1] [ unreliable source? ]

He appeared in his own play Dant Ko Dob. [2] In 2012, he starred in Highway, which was screened at the 62nd Berlin International Film Festival.

Acting, movies and dramas

Dhanapati (Nepali Feature Film, 2017)

Damaru ko Dandi Biyo (Nepali Feature Film, 2018)

Pashupati Prasad (Nepali Feature Film)

Talakjung vs Tulke (Nepali Feature Film)

Badhshala (Nepali Feature Film)

Maya Devika Sapana (Drama, 2010)

Hajurbako Katha (Solo Drama, 2008)

Peeda Geet (Solo Drama, 2007)

Kaatro (Drama, 2004)

Sirumarani (Drama, 2003)

Direction, stage drama

Daantko Dob

AtalBahadurko Aatanka (Terror of AtalBhadur)

Paaniphoto (Photo Negative)

Hajurbako Katha (Story of Grandpa)

Peeda Geet (A song of Sorrows)

YearFilmNotes
2013 Badhsala Debut movie
2014 Talakjung vs Tulke Nominated from Nepal for Academy Awards
2016 Pashupati Prasad Blockbuster
2017 Dhanapati Hit
2018 Jai Bhole Superhit
2023 Dimag Kharab Upcoming movie

Awards and filmography

List of awards and nominations
YearCeremonyCategoryWorkResult
20168th Dcine Awards 2016Best Screenplay Pashupati Prasad Won [3] [4]
2016NFDC award 2072Best Screenplay Pashupati Prasad Won [5] [6]
2016LG AwardBest Screenplay Pashupati Prasad Won [7]

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