- Tuesday, 19 August 2025
Renuka Dhakal
Artist Mann creates old rural lifestyle through paintings
The advent of modern technology and the strong influence of Western culture have affected the cultures and practices of the indigenous communities, challenging the deeply rooted traditions, lifestyles, and cultural heritage. These changes often come under the guise of progress and transformation.
Screening of Adipurush halted
Screening of the controversial South Indian film ‘Adipurush’ has been halted in Nepal since Monday.
Buddha Ra Bhikhari: A new experience in Nepali theatre
‘Buddha Ra Bhikhari’ (Buddha and Beggar), an enchanting folk tale of the Buddha, directed by Anil Subba and adapted into a drama by Chetan Angthupo, is now being staged at Mandala Theatre, Thapagaun, Kathmandu.
Azmat and his student Shweta promoting Bhojpuri art
Azmat Ali Ansari, an artist, proudly claims himself as the first art teacher from Birgunj.
2080 to begin with release of three films
The start of a new year marks the beginning of fresh opportunities and a chance to cultivate a renewed sense of optimism. The filmmakers also choose this occasion to release their films with the hope of achieving success.
Despite challenges, Nepali film industry records some progress
The Nepali year 2079 proved to be a year of progress for the domestic film industry. Despite facing significant challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the industry made a remarkable recovery and returned to its normalcy earlier than expected.
Ragini puts in exhibition her ‘ A Retrospective of an Artist’
Art works of Ragini Upadhyay Grela are currently being exhibited at the Nepal Art Council. A total of 239 pieces, including paintings, prints, drawings and lithographs, created by the illustrious artist between
Collaboration is a must to develop music, drama: Nisha Sharma
Nisha Sharma, who has been consistently active in the Nepali theatre sector for over four decades, is now Chancellor of Nepal Academy of Music and Drama. Sharma was appointed as the Chancellor of the Academy on February 16. She is the first woman to lead the Nepal Academy of Music and Drama as its Chancellor. Her dedication to the sector has finally been recognised.
Once a Living Goddess, Samita eyes career as air hostess
We all have our accomplishments - a victory in a competition, a well-deserved promotion, making lots of money or buying a new car. Yes, we all have our achievements and so does Samita Bajracharya, a former Living Goddess.
I want ordinary man as hero in my film: Dr. Rijal
Dr. Kapil Rijal is a dentist by profession. Son of a senior gynecologist and poet Dr. Bhola Rijal, Kapil has been working in the UK for more than three decades. But he is not confined to his medical profession. He is also a film producer and director.
Paubha Painting: Authenticity To Nepali Art
Nepal is known for its illustrious heritage and abundance of art, which makes Nepal unique across the globe. Among the various art forms, the traditional Paubha art is one that has played an incomparable role in the preservation and promotion of Nepali art and culture.
Human body carries hidden mystery and beauty: Dixit
Kapil Mani Dixit, one of the pioneers of nude art in Nepal, believes that human body is a beautiful natural landscape.
How do children take Gods?
Finnish Documentary film Gods of Molenbeek, shown at the opening of the 11th edition of Nepal European Film Festival is mainly about children’s curiosity on Gods. Molenbeek is a district of Brussels where six- year-old Aatos and his friend Amine live.
Mahapurush: Story of everyone living single
Mahapurush, the film by legendary actors like Hari Bansha Acharya, Madan Krishna Shrestha and Gauri Malla, is all set to be released in the local cinema theatres across the country on October 28. In its released trailer, lead actor Hari Bansha Acharya is shown willing to get married in his old age. He is portrayed as a widower who raises his children as a single parent but feels lonely in his old age and seeks companionship. After the release of its trailer, many have speculated that the film tells the story of Hari Bansha himself.
Festivals regarded best time to release films
Festivals like Dashain and Tihar are considered the best time for film release. Assuming that the audience are in a fun mood during festivals, filmmakers wait for festivals to release their films with the belief that the audience prefer to go to the cinema at this time.
