Director Tulsi Ghimire Praises Late Actor Sunil Thapa's Contribution to Nepali Cinema

Kathmandu. Veteran film director Tulsi Ghimire stated that the contribution of the late actor Sunil Thapa must always be discussed in the Nepali film industry. He mentioned that Thapa was also a patriotic artist.

Speaking at the launch event for the song 'Mohani Lagla Re' from his new film 'Pahad' in the capital, he also remembered several other deceased artists. Ghimire said, 'Sunil Thapa left many Hindi films and loved Nepali cinema; Nepal was always in his heart. He was destined to die in Nepal, and ultimately, he passed away in Nepal.'

He opined that the honor given during his farewell brought great satisfaction to Thapa's family and all the artists. Describing Thapa as a 'world-class villain,' Ghimire said, 'He left Bollywood's 'golden time' to come for Nepali cinema; we can never repay his debt.'

Along with Thapa, Ghimire also remembered other veteran artists like Prakash Thapa and Chetan Karki. At the event, Director Ghimire shared experiences from his long film journey, stating that he has now reached a mature stage where he can remain detached from both praise and criticism. He added, 'Now, applause does not please me, nor does criticism make me anxious enough to believe it.'

Remaining positive about the current film market and technological development, Ghimire noted that a good system is gradually being established. He believes that if information is communicated correctly, audiences will automatically come to watch films, keeping the Nepali film industry alive. He characterized the journalism sector as the 'window' of the film industry, emphasizing the crucial role of the press.

Ghimire-directed film 'Pahad' is set to release on Baisakh 1, the day of the New Year. The film narrates the story of the hills left empty due to the migration of the young workforce and the resulting social and economic problems.

The film, produced under the banner of Bhagyaratna Films Pvt. Ltd., features actors like Bipin Karki, Sunil Thapa, Madan Krishna Shrestha, Renunath Yogi, Arun Kshetri, Rabindra Singh Baniya, and Uma Ghiril. Director Ghimire is introducing his youngest daughter, Panchami Ghimire, to the audience as an actress through this film.