Revolving fund instituted in memory of late film journalist Sitaula

Kathmandu, Feb 14: The Film Journalists Association of Nepal has instituted a revolving fund of Rs 1 million in memory of its Immediate Past President, Dinesh Sitaula, on the 13th day of his passing away. 

The Association announced the establishment of the revolving fund in a memorial assembly organized here recently. 

Association President Samir Balami said that the annual special event will be organized on February 1 every year to commemorate the late Sitaula. 

The revolving fund is instituted with an objective of providing the 'Dinesh Sitaula Film Journalist Memorial Award' during the Association's annual celebration, he added. 

During the memorial assembly, Dinesh DC, Chairperson of the Film Development Board, recalled Sitaula’s contributions to Nepal’s film industry and film journalism and urged everyone to support the fund. 

He announced the contribution of Rs 51,000 to the fund from the Board.

Similarly, Mohan Niraula, President of the Nepal Film Artists Association, offered tributes to the late Sitaula. 

Describing Sitaula as a friendly and supportive person with a positive outlook, he pledged a personal contribution of Rs 10,000 to the revolving fund.

Attendees at the memorial assembly paid tributes to Sitaula who passed away untimely on February 1. He was in his 40s.

Representatives of several organizations and individuals related to Nepali film industry financially contributed to the Fund including former President of the Association, Bidur Giri, senior film journalists Dhruba Lamsal and Jayan Subba Manandhar among others. (RSS)