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South Asian cinema
Bengali cinema
Assamese cinema
Bengali cinema
Bollywood
Karnataka cinema
Kollywood
Malayalam cinema
Marathi cinema
Punjwood
Tollywood


The Himalayan country of Nepal does not have a very long film history, but the industry has its own place in the cultural heritage of Nepal. South Asian cinema refers to the cinema of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Sri Lanka, Nepal, This article addresses Persian and Pashto cinemas of Afghanistan The Bangladeshi film industry, popularly known as Dallywood (a Portmanteau of the words Dhaka and Hollywood) has The history of cinema in Bengal dates back to the 1890s when the first " Bioscopes quot were shown in theatres in Calcutta. The Indian film industry is the largest in the world in terms of ticket sales and number of films produced annually (877 feature films and 1177 short films were released in the year 2003 Assamese cinema was born in 1935 when Jyoti Prasad Agarwala released his movie Joymoti. The history of cinema in Bengal dates back to the 1890s when the first " Bioscopes quot were shown in theatres in Calcutta. Bollywood (बॉलीवूड بالی وڈ is the informal term popularly used for the Mumbai -based Hindi-language Film industry in India The Cinema of Karnataka, sometimes colloquially referred to as Sandalwood encompasses movies made in the Indian state of Karnataka. Tamil cinema or Kollywood ( Tamil: கோலிவுட் kōlivūṭ) is the English name of the popular Tamil Film Industry based in the Malayalam cinema refers to Films made in the Indian state of Kerala in the Malayalam language. Marathi cinema (मराठी चित्रपट is one of the oldest in regional Indian films industry Punjwood is the informal name given to Punjabi cinema, the Punjabi language film industry in the state of Punjab in India. The cinema of Pakistan refers to Pakistan 's film industry Most of the feature films shot in Pakistan are in Urdu language but may also include films in Punjabi Sri Lankan cinema in recent years has featured films that tackle gritty subjects including family relationships abortion and the years of conflict between the military and Tamil Nepal (नेपाल) is a Landlocked country in South Asia. Most Nepali films use Bollywood-style songs and narrative, and are shot on 16mm film. Bollywood (बॉलीवूड بالی وڈ is the informal term popularly used for the Mumbai -based Hindi-language Film industry in India In film industry parlance, Kathmandu, the capital and center of the Nepali-language film industry, is called Kollywood (or Kaliwood as an alternate spelling) within Nepal (not to be confused with India's Tamil language film industry Kollywood, based in Chennai). Nepali is an Indo-Aryan language spoken in Nepal, Bhutan, and some parts of India and Myanmar (Burma Tamil (ta தமிழ்; t̪əmɨɻ is a Dravidian language spoken predominantly by Tamil people of the Indian subcontinent. Tamil cinema or Kollywood ( Tamil: கோலிவுட் kōlivūṭ) is the English name of the popular Tamil Film Industry based in the

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History

The making of Nepali films is said to have begun with D. B. Pariyar's Satya Harishchandra, which was the first Nepali Language film to be shot. It was produced from Kolkata, India, and was released on September 14, 1951. Events 81 - Domitian becomes Emperor of the Roman Empire upon the death of his brother Titus. Year 1951 ( MCMLI) was a Common year starting on Monday. Events of 1951 January Aama (meaning mother) was the first film produced in Nepal, and was released on October 7, 1964. Events 3761 BC - The epoch (origin of the modern Hebrew calendar ( Proleptic Julian calendar) Year 1964 ( MCMLXIV) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar of the 1964 Gregorian calendar. It was produced by the Information Department of His Majesty's Government Of Nepal (now Government of Nepal). It was directed by Hira Singh Khatri and the lead actors were Shiva Shankar Manandhar and Bhuwan Thapa, who are regarded as the first actors in the history of the Nepali film industry. Shiva Shankar Manandhar is highly reputed singer music composer of Nepali songs (Nepalese songs and the first ever "hero" of Nepalese movie, The first film to be produced under a private banner was Maitighar (meaning the birth home of a girl), which was released at the end of 1966 by Sumonanjali Films Pvt. Ltd. Although it was a Nepali movie, it had many Indians contributing toward the making of the film. Mala Sinha had the lead role, along with C P Lohani, whom she later married. Mala Sinha (माला सिन्हा (born 11 November, 1936) is an Indian actress It had special appearances of Sunil Dutt and comedian Rajendra Nath. Sunil Dutt ( Hindi: सुनील दत्त June 6, 1930 – May 25, 2005) born as Balraj Dutt was an Indian Directed by B S Thapa and music scored by Jaidev, a veteran music maestro, it had Lata Mangeshkar, Asha Bhosle, Usha Mangeshkar, and Manna Dey, all of them established Indian singers, doing the playback-singing along with the household names of Nepali music, like Narayan Gopal, Prem Dhoj Pradhan, C P Lohani, and Aruna Lama. Lata Mangeshkar (लता मंगेशकर born September 28, 1929) لتا منگیشکر is a singer from India. Asha Bhosle (आशा भोंसले (born September 8, 1933) آشا بھونسلے is an Indian singer Usha Mangeshkar ( Devanagari: उषा मंगेशकर (born circa 1935 is an Indian Singer who has recorded many Hindi and Marathi Prabodh Chandra Dey (born May 1, 1920) better known by his nickname Manna Dey (মান্না দে Manna De is one of the greatest playback singers Narayan Gopal (नारायण गोपाल गुरुवाचार्य is by far the most prominent and popular singer in Nepali music.

Then the government established the Royal Nepal Film Corporation in 1971. Mann Ko Bandh was the first film produced by the Corporation. Prakesh Thapa was the director of the film. Nati Kaji and Shiva Shankar were the music composers of the songs. Shiva Shankar Manandhar is highly reputed singer music composer of Nepali songs (Nepalese songs and the first ever "hero" of Nepalese movie, Amber Gurung scored the background music. The film premiered in 1973 in Kathmandu. Kathmandu (काठमांडौ येँ is the Capital and the largest city of Nepal. Mann Ko Bandh was followed by Kumari (the first Eastman color Nepali film) in 1977, Sindoor in 1980, and Jeevan Rekha in series. Technicolor is the trademark for a series of color film processes pioneered by Technicolor Motion Picture Corporation The success of these films opened up avenue for private parties to enter into filmmaking as industrial endeavor.

Golden era

After the introduction of private companies in the Nepali film industry, the time came when more films were being made and they were much more accepted by Nepali audiences. Films such as Kusume Rumal, Lahure, Kaanchi, Samjhana, Basudev, Saino and Koseli, which were released between 1984 and 1993, were very popular. Leading actors at the time included Bhuwan KC and Tripti Naadkar, whose on-screen chemistry saw them being dubbed the golden couple of the Nepali film industry. In the later years of the decade, the industry saw the rise of Rajesh Hamal and Karisma Manandhar. Rajesh Hamal (born June 9, 1964 in Palpa, Nepal) is one of Nepali

Conflict era

The start of the Maoist revolution was the start of the downfall of the Nepali film industry. Maoism, variably and officially known as Mao Zedong Thought ( is a variant of Marxism derived from the teachings of the late Chinese leader In the era of war and conflict, only a very small number of films were made, and audiences fell sharply. That resulted in lower budgets and even lower performances, which resulted in even smaller audiences. In the later years of the conflict, the production and release of Nepali films had come to a standstill. Many actors and filmmakers left the country in search for work because there were no films being made.

Present situation

By 2006, as the situation in Nepal calmed down and with Maoists coming into mainstream politics, the Nepali film industry started to return to its previous state. Maoism, variably and officially known as Mao Zedong Thought ( is a variant of Marxism derived from the teachings of the late Chinese leader Now, more and more films are being made and released. The production companies and those in the industry are enthusiastic about the country's new situation. The return of peace in the country has opened more venues for the shooting of the films, and the industry is seen to be making good use of this time to revive the image of the industry.

Films currently in production include Alpabiram, Durga, Feri Arko Saino and Nari.

Film Development Board

The Film Development Board (FDB) was established by the Government of Nepal for the development and promotion of the Nepali Film Industry. But recently it has not created an environment of supporting and also the promotion of different aspects of motion-picture production in Nepal. The Board is a liaison to facilitate the conceptualization, making, distribution, and exhibition of Nepali films nationally, it is not able to promote the films in the inter national market and the main thing is that this board is not serious enough to send Nepali films into the international market. It also attempts to bridge the gap between film entrepreneurship and government bureaucracy. However, the Board is bound to take care of interests of the people and support the interest for inspiring films from the common populace. The Board is a balance between the people at large, the government, and the process of filmmaking. It is, therefore, the safeguard of the interests of the people, the watchdog of the government, and the advocate of filmmakers.

Nepal as a location

Many film makers from India and abroad have captured the beauty of this Shangri-La in their cameras. Shangri-La is a fictional place described in the 1933 Novel Lost Horizon by British author James Some of the films shot in Nepal were Little Buddha, The Golden Child, Hare Rama Hare Krishna, Ghar Wali Bahar Wali, The Conquest of Everest, and more, The most internationally acclaimed film was the Academy Award-nominated Caravan (also known as Himalaya), a film by French director Eric Valli. Little Buddha is a 1993 American movie by director Bernardo Bertolucci and starring Bridget Fonda and Keanu Reeves The Golden Child is a 1986 American mystical Comedy film starring Eddie Murphy. "The Oscar" redirects here for the film see The Oscar (film. The cinema of France comprises the art of Film making within the nation of France or by French filmmakers abroad

Selected films

Cinema of Nepal
List of Nepalese films
  • Aadi Kabi Bhanubhakta (1999)
  • Aafno Manchhe (2001)
  • Aago (2000)
  • Aashirbad (2001)
  • Afanta (1999)
  • Afno Ghar Afno Manche (2001)
  • Ajambhari Maya (2002)
  • Alpaviram (2006)
  • Aama (1964)
  • Anjuli (2002)
  • Apsara (2000)
  • Army (2001)
  • Baacha Bandhan (2002)
  • BabuSaheb (2002)
  • Badal Paree (2001)
  • Baimani (2001)
  • Bakshis (2002)
  • Basain (2005)
  • Basanti (2000)
  • Ber Pipal (2001)
  • Bhagya Le Jurayo (2002)
  • Bhai Tika (2002)
  • Bihani (2001)
  • Buhari (2001)
  • Chameli (1999)
  • Cheli Beti (1995)
  • Chino (1991)
  • Daag (2001)
  • Daiva Sanjog (2001)
  • Dakshina (1993)
  • Dancing Kathmandu (2006)
  • Dhansamphati (2002)
  • Dhukdhuki (2000)
  • Dulahi (2001)
  • Duniya(2006)
  • Gaajal (2001)
  • Gaunthali (2001)
  • Haami Teen Bhai(2004)
  • Hateri (2002)
  • Haudey (2001)
  • Himalaya - l'enfance d'un chef (1999)
  • Janma Bhoomi (1995)
  • Jaya Baba Pashupati Nath (1996)
  • Je Bho Ramrai Bho (2003)
  • Jeevan Saathi (2001)
  • Jetho Kancha (2003)
  • Kaidi (2001)
  • Kanchi (1988)
  • Karma (2006/I)
  • Ke Bho Lau Na Ni (2001)
  • Khandan (2002)
  • Krodh (2006)
  • Maan (2002)
  • Maanis(2006)
  • Mahadevi (1993)
  • Malai Maaf Garidau (2002)
  • Malati (2002)
  • Mama Bhanja (2002)
  • Mamaghar (2002)
  • Manai Ta Ho (2001)
  • Manmandir (2002)
  • Maya Baiguni (2001)
  • Maya Ko Saino (2001)
  • Maya Namara (2002)
  • Melong (2002)
  • Mero Hajur (2002)
  • Mitini (2002)
  • Mohani Lagla Hai (2002)
  • Muglaan(2004)
  • Mukundo (2000)
  • Muna Madan (2003)
  • Muskan (2002)
  • Nata Ragat Ko (1999)
  • Natedar (2001)
  • Nepal Pyaro Chha (2001)
  • Numafung (2001)
  • Panchavati (1986)
  • Paral Ko Aago (1978)
  • Parenni Maya Jalaima (2004)
  • Pheri Temro Yaad Aayo (2002)
  • Pijanda (2002)
  • Pirati Aafai Hudon Rahechha (2001)
  • Pooja (2002)
  • Prem Pinda (1995)
  • Raanko (1996)
  • Ragat (1995)
  • Ram Balram(2007)
  • Rickshaw Puller, The (2002)
  • Rough Cut on the Life and Times of Lachuman Magar, A (2001)
  • Sagarmatha (1988)
  • Sagun (1998)
  • Sahid Gate (2002)
  • Sannani (1994)
  • Santan Ko Maya (2002)
  • Sanyas (2002)
  • Sauta (1993)
  • Shadhyantra (2002)
  • Shankar (1997)
  • Shukha-Dukha(2003)
  • Siudo Ko Sindoor (2001)
  • Spirit Doesn't Come Anymore, The (1997)
  • SuperStar (2001)
  • Tapasya (1991)
  • Thuldai (1999)
  • Timrai Lagi (2001)
  • Upahar(2003)
  • Yastai Rahecha Jindagi (2002)
  • Yeh Mero Hahur(2002)
  • Yo Kasto Saino (2001)
  • Yo Maya Ko Sagar (2001)
  • Yuddha(2007)
  • Yug Dekhi Yug Samma (1992)

See also

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Nepalese films refer to films that are produced in Nepal These movies are produced in Nepali, Nepal Bhasa, Bhojpuri, French (Himilaya etc World cinema is a term used primarily in English language speaking countries to refer to the Films and film industries of non-English speaking countries Asian cinema refers to the film industries and films produced in the continent of Asia. South Asian cinema refers to the cinema of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Sri Lanka, Nepal,
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