Directing
Hira Singh Khatri
Hira Singh Khatri was a pioneering filmmaker who served as the first director in the Nepali film industry. Born in Dehradun, India, to a family with a military background, he received his education there before relocating to Mumbai. During his time in Mumbai, he became deeply committed to the idea of creating films in the Nepali language. He eventually collaborated with King Mahendra of Nepal to realize this goal. Throughout his career, he directed notable works such as Aama, Hijo Aaja Ra Bholi, and Parivartan.
Acting credits
NRAfter fleeing home and returning years later to find his widowed mother dead, Man Bahadur, a devastated young man plans to disappear again until an unexpected opportunity inspires him to serve his nation.
Aama
1965
NRChandra Prasad is falsely accused of rebellion against the Rana regime and sentenced to life imprisonment, leaving his family shattered and his daughter, Nimu, to be adopted by his loyal servant, Bhandari.
Hijo Aaja Bholi
1968
Behind the camera
NRShekar, a newly graduated doctor, returns to his village determined to serve his community, but a family debt forces him to pursue a career in the city, where his Western-culture-influenced villager helps him find his way; after a series of life-changing events, the two eventually return home to work for the welfare of their community.
Parivartan
1971
NRAfter fleeing home and returning years later to find his widowed mother dead, Man Bahadur, a devastated young man plans to disappear again until an unexpected opportunity inspires him to serve his nation.
Aama
1965
NRChandra Prasad is falsely accused of rebellion against the Rana regime and sentenced to life imprisonment, leaving his family shattered and his daughter, Nimu, to be adopted by his loyal servant, Bhandari.
Hijo Aaja Bholi
1968