Tulsi Ghimire
Acting
Biography
Tulsi Ghimire is one of the most successful and influential filmmakers in the history of Nepali cinema, often credited with ushering in a "golden age" of storytelling. Born in Kalimpong, India, he moved to Mumbai to work in Bollywood as an editor before transitioning to Nepal, where he made his directorial debut with the 1981 hit Bansuri. Ghimire is best known for directing a string of legendary blockbusters including Kusume Rumal, Lahure, Chino, and Darpan Chhaya— which blended emotional family dramas with memorable music and high production values. He is also recognized for discovering and mentoring some of the industry’s biggest stars, such as Bhuwan KC and Saroj Khanal. Beyond directing, he is a talented editor, screenwriter, and actor, often making memorable cameos in his own films. He remains a revered figure in the industry, continuing to work on new projects while his classic films remain cultural benchmarks for Nepali audiences worldwide.
Known For
The story revolves around three boys: Amar, Arjun and Rakesh who fall for the same girl, Suniti. We are introduced to Amar who is a well natured and cultured boy, with whom Suniti naturally falls in love with. While everything seems right in their relationship, a poor village worker, Arjun, mistakes the good behavior of Suniti and her father with their affection for him, and starts fantasizing a romantic relationship with Suniti. Rakesh however, tries to bring Amar down by tricking Suniti into marrying him by force.
Kusume Rumal
A couple leave Kathmandu to go the village where a lot of conflict happens.
Saino
The story about resilience of people living in the mountains of Nepal, navigating survival and hardship.
Pahaad
A story about the life of a teacher who always preaches his students to be a good person in life.
Dakshina
An unfortunate event separates two young brothers and are later united by the fate to resolve the burdening suffer their mother had been carrying for very long.
Chino
Two friends involve with same girl which eventually deteriorate their friendship.
Darpan Chhaya
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Lahure
A young wife had to wait seven years for her husband as he is arrested and sentenced for murder charges. This happened immediately after their marriage. Her husband advises her to marry his younger brother or run away from home. However, she refuses to follow her husband's advise and decides to wait for him.
Jagwal
Balidaan (Sacrifice) is a 1997 Nepali historical drama film set in Panchayat-era Nepal, and depicts a fictionalised version of the contemporary democracy movement.
Balidaan
Srijana, an aspiring painter residing with her father, is reluctant to wed the sole son of her father's business associate. Opting to further her painting skills, she decides to visit her paternal aunt in a distant village. There, she encounters Sonam and Shankar, leading to the emergence of a love triangle that unfolds over time.
Deuta
A series of unfortunate events compels an unmarried woman to raise a child, not her own.