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Silu or Shilu is the first Newari (Nepal Bhasa) film ever made. The movie was released on November of 1987.
“Silu” is a celebrated Newari story which was made into the movie. The story is about an obstinate woman who insists on accompanying her husband to Gosaikund although there is a taboo against it.
Movie details:
Story, Lyrics & Dialougue: Dev Krishna Ranzit & Prem Baniya
Singers: Juju Kaju Ranzit, Rachana GC
Artists: Jay Shrestha, Nabina Shrestha, Madan Krishna Shrestha, Haribansha Acharya, Kishor Malakar, Prem Baniya, Barkha Subba, Ishwor Shrestha etc.
Total investment in making the movie was Rs 1,361,000.
Director: Pradeep Rimal
Producer: Prem Baniya & Dan B. Maharjan
Nepali Movies: This is the history of Nepali movies. I am compiling all the movies and their details to make it a one stop destination for those who want to learn more about Nepali movies. . The photo on the side is incomplete... meaning, the list is being updated.
Sindoor was another movie produced by the government of Nepal under Royal Nepal Film Corporation. The movie was released in 1980. The movie was directed by Prakash Thapa.
Sindoor was a drama about a young woman (acted by Meenakshi Rana) seeking her own way in life. The woman’s fight against constricting traditions and of course romantic liaison with touches of comedy helped it to be a successful movie at that time.
Another government of Nepal release Jeevan Rekha was released in 1980s. Out of 12 movies made under the banner of Royal Nepal Film Corporation, Jiwan Rekha was one of the successful movies along with Sindur and Badlido Aakash.
Music – Sachin Singh
Writer – Suraj Subba Nalbo
Producer – Gita Silwal and Asmin Silwal
Director – Pradeep Shrestha
The movie can be watched here (you however need to register to veoh.com to watch the full movie)
The movie Kumari was the the first Eastman color Nepali film released in 1977. Kumari started the color film in Nepal for the first time.
The movie was produced by the government initiative under Royal Nepal Film Corporation. Further details will be added as received.
The movie Paral ko Aago (परालको आगो), directed by Pratap Subba, was produced by Ceneroma in 2034 BS (1978 AD). The black and white movie proved to be a great success due to the nice story and melodious music.
The music director of the movie, Shanti Thatal, was the first female music director in Nepali movies. Lyrics were prepared by Manbhadur Mukhiya and Indra Thapaliya and sung by Aruna Lama, Dawa Galmo, Pema Lama, Shankar Gurung, and Deepa Gahatraj (Jha),
The actors of the movie were Tanka Sharma, Basundhara Bhusal (Guest actor), I K Singh, Menuka Pradhan etc. Pratap Subba looked after the script and direction.
The movie was based on a popular book by Guru Prasad Mainali with the same title.
Government of Nepal established the Royal Nepal Film Corporation in 2028 B.S. RNFC’s first movie, Man Ko Bandh, was directed by Prakesh Thapa. Nati Kaji and Shiva Shanker were the music directors. Amber Gurung scored background music. Salyan K.C and Sushma Shahi were the lead actors in the film. The film was premiered in 2030 B.S. (1973 AD) in Kathmandu.
One sweet song I could find in YouTube sung by Tara Devi (only audio).
Department of Publicity Film Division under the Information Ministry released the movie in 2028 BS. I don’t have much information about the movie. Will update when I could get hold of more information.
On Falgun 2, 2024 B. S. Department of Publicity Film Division under the Information Ministry screened its second film—Hijo Aaja Bholi. This was also directed by Hira Singh Khatri. Bhuwan Thapa was its principal female character whereas Mitra Lal Sharma, totally a new face, was the hero of the film. Among other artistes were Bashundhara Bhusal, Hari Prasad Rimal, Indra Lal Shrestha, Pradip Rimal and Sridhar Khanal.
Production House: Sumananjali Films P.(Ltd. )
Release Date: 2023-09-01 (December 16, 1966)
Singers (Male): Premdhoj Pradhan, Manna De and Shipi Lohani
Singers (Female) : Latta Mangeskar, Asha Bhosle, Usha Mangeskar, Aruna Lama, and Gita Datta
Main Artists: Mala Shinha, Shipi Lohani, Yadav Kharel, Tika Bhushan Dahal, Yam Bahadur Khadka, Sunita Regmi, Yadu Kumari, Pratibha Sam, Jana Darshan Sam, Sunil Datta, Rajendra Nath, Gopi Krishna, K.B. Lamichhane, Keshab Rana, B.S. Thapa, and Sohan.
This was the first film to be produced under private banner – Sumonanjali Films Pvt. Ltd. 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 the late King Mahendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev (MBBS). 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.
"Aama" (mother) was the first Nepali Film produced in Nepal in 2021 Bikram Era (BS). It was produced by the Information Department of the 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.
Movie: Aama
Director: Hira Singh Khatri
Produced by: Department of Publicity Film Division, the Government of Nepal
Music Composer: V. Balsara (Theme song by Nati Kaji)
Cast: Shiva Shanker, Bhuwan Thapa, Uttam Nepali, Indra Lal Shrestha, Bashundhara Bhusal, Hira Singh Khatri and Hari Prasad Rimal
Release Date : 7 Oct. 1964
Bollywood filmmaker Hira Singh Khatri had come to Nepal on late King Mahendra’s request to direct the film which was without doubt bias and has also been deemed as Panchayat propaganda. Aama however took the nation by storm and it was a great success.
The story revolvs around a typical household of a Nepalese village where a desperate young boy flees home to earn money and to alleviate agony of his poor widow mother. He served in a foreign army for a couple a years, returns home as a grown-up, energetic young man but only to find that his mother has died. The elders of the village persuade him to stay behind in the village and serve the community, reiterating the saying that “service to the motherland is equally virtuous as service to a mother”. Since there was no precedence of movie making in Nepal, there were no professional movie actors to be recruited for the leading roles. The leading actor, Shiva Shankar was a music composer/singer (www.shivashankar.org) and actress Bhuvan Chand was a theatre performer. According to Shiva Shankar, most of the shots were approved at the first single take.