Nepali film 'Pahad' premieres, highlighting migration and rural challenges

Kathmandu. The Nepali film 'Pahad' was released on Tuesday. Premiering on the occasion of the New Year 2083, the film addresses themes including unemployment, the depopulation of mountain regions, and water scarcity.

Directed by veteran filmmaker Tulsi Ghimire, who also wrote the screenplay, the film explores the beauty of the mountains alongside the story of their gradual abandonment. Ghimire stated that he aimed to capture both the beauty and the growing emptiness of these regions.

The film features performances by Madan Krishna Shrestha, Bipin Karki, Rabindra Singh Baniya, Sunil Thapa, Renunath Yogi, Uma Giri, Arun Chhetri, and debutante actress Panchami Ghimire. It depicts the social and economic consequences of youth migration and the resulting desolation of mountain communities.

Director Ghimire has reunited with Madan Krishna Shrestha, known for 'Balidan', and Sunil Thapa, known for 'Chino', for this project. The film is shot by Pramod Pradhan. Produced under the banner of Bhagya Ratna Films Pvt. Ltd., 'Pahad' marks the acting debut of the director's youngest daughter, Panchami Ghimire.

The film features music by Ranjit Singh Gajmer, with Uttam Rasaili as the presenter, and Surendra Lama Thing, Ojaswi KC, Rimpoche Lama Thing, Damanti Rasaili, and Uma Giri as producers.