Director Anil Budhamagar Creates Film 'Mitjyu' to Revive Miteri Culture

Kathmandu. Director Anil Budhamagar said that he made the film Mitjyu to keep the Miteri culture alive. He said that he wanted to present this tradition through film as it has been gradually fading away recently.

"The tradition of making friends (Miteri) is not new in Nepal. Whether it is the Janajati or Chhetri Bahun community, whether it is the east or the west, everywhere, but," said Director Budhamagar, "this culture has many good and intimate aspects." He said that the film will highlight the culture and also explain its importance.

Director Budhamagar, who gave the film 'Ghar Jwai' last year by mixing a love story within the customs and culture of the Magar community, has prepared 'Mitjyu' in a rural setting.

"The film includes the custom of making friends, the formalities and behavior that must be observed after making friends, and the conflict that arises from not being able to adhere to that tradition," added Director Budhamagar. "Our team believes that a film should be entertaining as well as have a story. We talk about love and conflict along with the story." He estimated that the film would be chosen by the audience.

The film, which will be screened from Jestha 8, features the acting of Saugat Malla, Dayahang Rai, Teria Magar, Khadga Bahadur Punmagar, Shishir Wangdel, Pushkar Gurung, Raj Thapa, Suvarna Thapa, Anu Thapa, Smita Lamichhane, among others.

The film, produced by Janak Ghartimagar, has editing by Lokesh Bajracharya and cinematography by Shishir Bishwakarma.