Sunil Pokhrel

Acting

Sunil Pokhrel

Born 1963-06-16 · Khotang, Nepal

Sunil Pokharel (born 16 June 1963) is a Nepalese theatre artist and director. He is considered one of the pioneers of modern Nepali theatre. He is a graduate of National School of Drama, India (1987). He has directed more than four dozens of varied Nepali, Indian and European plays.

Acting credits

Chhadke poster
7.3

The film tells the story of three childhood friends. The trio all had dreams to fulfill 'when they grew up', but time and destiny seem to have other plans for them. A difficult life is forced upon them when the elder brother of one of these three men is hit by the vehicle of a shady character called Chewang and left completely paralyzed. The three friends then find themselves in the way of a criminal gang called 'Royal', of which Chewang is the leader.

Chhadke

2013

Acharya poster
8.0

The inspiring, yet tragic life story of legendary Nepali singer Bhakta Raj Acharya.

Acharya

2011

Chunauti poster
9.4

Chunauti is an action-packed romantic comedy that tells a story of love, struggle, and justice. Ajaya and his wife Prabha move to Kathmandu, where Ajaya starts working as a teacher. Later, his sister Gita joins them and enrolls in the same college. There, she meets a kind and charming student, but trouble arises when Madhav, a troublesome student, also starts liking her. One day, a fight breaks out in the college, and when Gita tries to stop it, an inspector arrives and brings the situation under control. Angered by this, Madhav and his group cause harm to Prabha and Gita. They also try to escape punishment through legal means. With no strong evidence, Ajaya takes a stand and challenges the court. In the end, he decides to take justice into his own hands, leading to a tragic ending where the inspector, fulfilling his duty, stops Ajaya. Chunauti is a story of love, courage, and sacrifice in the face of injustice.

Chunauti

1996

Unko Sweater poster
8.6

A tender romantic drama set in the serene hills of eastern Nepal. The film explores the quiet bond between Dharanidhar Kafle, a reserved young man from a traditional Brahmin family, and Phool, a spirited girl from the Gurung community.

Unko Sweater

2025