The History of Cinema in Nepal dates
back to 2008 (Bikram Era) when the first ever made Nepali
Feature Film titled "Satya Harishchandra"
was produced from Kolkata, India.
"Aama" (mother) was of course the first Nepali
Film produced in Nepal in 2021 B.E. It was produced
by the Information Department Of His Majesty's Government
of Nepal. Shiva Shankar Manandhar (renowned radio singer
and music composer) and Bhuvan Thapa (Theatre Artist)
made their debut as the lead players in the movie. The
film had Hira Singh Khatri as its director and V. Balsara
was the music composer.
The end of 2023 B.E. saw another Nepali Film "Maitighar"(Maternal
home) produced for the first time under the private
banner - Sumonanjali Films Pvt. Ltd. This was a first
full pledged feature film in Nepal; Famous Indian Film
Artist Mala Singh played a pivotal role in the film.
C.P Lohani was her co- star who became latter her life
partner in real life. B.S.Thapa directed the film. The
veteran music maestro Jaidev scored music for the film,
Lata Mangeshkar, Nightingale of India, sang for the
first time a Nepali song, which was penned by none other
then His Majesty the late King Mahendra Bir Bikram Shah
Dev (M.B.B.S). Other veteran Indian Singer who did lend
their voices in the film were Asha Bhosle, Usha Mangeshkar
and Manna Dey. Nepali singers like Prem Dhoj Pradhan,
Narayan Gopal, C.P. Lohani and Aruna Lama also sang
for the film. The film had friendly appearances of veteran
Sunil Dutta and comedian Rajendra Nath.
The Information Department of His Majesty's Government
of Nepal continued film making for sometime and they
were, "Hijo Aaj Bholi" in 2024 B.E. and Parivartan
in 2028 B.E. His Majesty's Government, Nepal established
the Royal Nepal FIlm Corporation in 2028 B.E. "Man
Ko Bandh" was the first film produced by the Corporation
Prakesh Thapa was the director of the film Nati Kaji
and Shiva Shanker were the music directors. Amber Gurung
scored background music. Salyan K.C and Sushma Shahi
were the lead players. The film was premiered in 2030
B.E. in kathmandu. "Man Ko Bandh was followed by
"Kumari" in 2034, "Sindoor" in 2037
and "Jeevan Rekha" in series. The success
of these films opened up avenue for the private parties
to enter into filmmaking as industrial endeavor.
