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 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
than 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 Government of Nepal continued
film making for sometime and they were, "Hijo Aaj
Bholi" in 2024 B.E. and Parivartan in 2028 B.E.
Government of 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.
