Sudarshan Thapa

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Sudarshan Thapa
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Born (1979-09-06) 6 September 1979 (age 44)
Kathmandu, Nepal
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Years active2005–present

Sudarshan Thapa is a Nepalese director, actor, screenwriter, dialogue writer and producer who works in Nepali films. He started his career in the Nepali film industry as a director of the hit movie Mero Euta Saathi Chha - a remake of Korean movie Millionaire's First Love, [1] produced by Prabhu Shumsher Jung Bahadur Rana in 2009. [2] His first directorial was a blockbuster that set a new trend for the industry. [1] Since then, there was no turning back and his filmography grew with movies like "Ke yo Maya Ho", "Mero Love Story", "Dhanda", etc. He is basically known for his romantic movies with strong emotional factor.  Apart from directing, he also established himself as an actor in the movie "Saathi", Ajhai Pani, [3] "Chankhe Shankhe Pankhe", [4] etc. He is considered as the top director of Nepali film industry.

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Personal life

Thapa was born in Kathmandu on 6 September 1979. He completed diploma in film industry before joining the film industry. [5] [6]

Career

Sudarshan Thapa started his reel career from television series. He was a lead actor in ‘Dalan’ series in 2062, which was broadcast on Nepal television and as a director in ‘houseful’ series, which was broadcast in Kantipur television. [5] His debut directorial venture from featured film Mero Euta Saathi Chha.

Movies

Ramkahani [7] Director, producer, StorySep 07, 2018
Ma Yesto Geet Gauchhu [8] Director, producer, Story, Screenplay, DialogueJul 14, 2017
Prem Geet Director, StoryFeb 12, 2016
Chankhe Sankhe PankheCast, DirectorSep 25, 2015
Ajhai Pani Cast, ProducerFeb 27, 2015
MadhumasDirectorOct 25, 2013
DhandaDirector, producer, DialogueDec 28, 2012
Mero Love StoryDirectorOct 03, 2011
K Yo Maya HoDirectorAug 05, 2011
Mero Euta Saathi Chha DirectorFeb 18, 2010

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