🎬 Dhaulagiri Film Festival 2021 (2078) – A Cultural & Tourism Milestone
धौलागिरी चलचित्र महोत्सव २०७८ – संस्कृति, पर्यटन र सिनेमा को ऐतिहासिक संगम
🌍 Introduction | परिचय
The Dhaulagiri Film Festival 2021 (2078) marks a significant revival of Nepal’s film and cultural industry after the devastating impact of COVID-19. Initiated under the leadership of Bishal Lohani, Chairman/Coordinator of Ahuri Entertainment Pvt. Ltd., this festival is not just a cinematic event—it is a powerful movement to promote tourism, preserve culture, and empower local talent in the Dhaulagiri region.
धौलागिरी चलचित्र महोत्सव २०७८ को आयोजना नेपालमा कोभिड–१९ पछि चलचित्र तथा सांस्कृतिक क्षेत्रको पुनर्जागरणको प्रतीक हो। संयोजक Bishal Lohani को नेतृत्वमा आयोजित यो महोत्सव केवल चलचित्र प्रदर्शन मात्र नभई पर्यटन प्रवर्द्धन, संस्कृति संरक्षण र स्थानीय प्रतिभा विकासको अभियान हो।
🏔️ Promoting Dhaulagiri Region Tourism | धौलागिरी अञ्चलको पर्यटन प्रवर्द्धन
The festival highlights the immense tourism potential of the Dhaulagiri region, including:
Kushma – Famous for suspension bridges and adventure tourism
Parbat District – A hidden gem of natural beauty
Baglung
Myagdi
Mustang
Through films and documentaries, unexplored destinations, landscapes, and cultural heritage are showcased to national and international audiences.
धौलागिरी अञ्चलका प्रमुख जिल्ला—Parbat District, Baglung, Myagdi, Mustang—लाई प्रतिनिधित्व गर्दै, महोत्सवले पर्यटनको अपार सम्भावनालाई उजागर गर्छ।
विशेषगरी Kushma लाई केन्द्रमा राखेर चलचित्रमार्फत प्राकृतिक सौन्दर्य, साहसिक पर्यटन र सांस्कृतिक सम्पदालाई विश्वभर चिनाउने लक्ष्य राखिएको छ।
🎬 Festival Overview | महोत्सवको परिचय
Event Duration:
📅 Poush 7 – 10, 2078 (December 2021)
Venue:
📍 Siddheshwor Cinema Hall, Kushma, Parbat
Main Theme:
👉 Tourism Promotion, Cultural Preservation, Talent Development & Recognition
कार्यक्रम अवधि:
📅 पौष ७ देखि १० गते २०७८
📍 सिद्धेश्वर चलचित्र मन्दिर, कुश्मा, पर्वत
🌟 Objectives | उद्देश्यहरू
English:
Promote tourism in the Dhaulagiri region
Preserve local language, culture, and traditions
Discover and encourage new filmmakers and artists
Provide technical training (writing, directing, editing, cinematography)
Support economically disadvantaged talents
Strengthen local and national film industry
नेपाली:
धौलागिरी क्षेत्रको पर्यटन प्रवर्द्धन गर्नु
स्थानीय भाषा, कला र संस्कृतिको संरक्षण गर्नु
नयाँ प्रतिभाहरूलाई प्रोत्साहन गर्नु
प्राविधिक सिप (लेखन, निर्देशन, सम्पादन, छायांकन) विकास गर्नु
आर्थिक अभावमा रहेका प्रतिभालाई अवसर दिनु
चलचित्र उद्योगलाई मजबुत बनाउनु
🎞️ Film Screenings & Participation | चलचित्र प्रदर्शन र सहभागिता
English:
Over 30 films including short films, documentaries, animations, and feature films
Participation of 350+ artists and filmmakers
Special recognition for veteran contributors
Grand closing ceremony with national celebrities
नेपाली:
३० भन्दा बढी चलचित्रहरू (लघु, डकुमेन्ट्री, एनिमेशन, फिचर) प्रदर्शन
३५० भन्दा बढी कलाकार तथा सिनेकर्मीहरूको सहभागिता
अग्रज स्रष्टाहरूलाई विशेष सम्मान
राष्ट्रिय कलाकारहरूको उपस्थितिमा समापन समारोह
💰 Budget & Support | बजेट तथा सहयोग
English:
Estimated Budget: NPR 6–7 Lakhs
Collaboration with government, NGOs, private sector, and sponsors
Ticket Price: NPR 200 (2 entries)
नेपाली:
अनुमानित बजेट: ६–७ लाख रुपैयाँ
सरकारी तथा निजी क्षेत्रसँग सहकार्य
टिकट शुल्क: रु २०० (२ पटक प्रवेश)
🎯 Importance for Tourism & Economy | पर्यटन र अर्थतन्त्रमा योगदान
English:
This festival plays a crucial role in:
Boosting local tourism in Kushma and Parbat
Creating employment opportunities
Increasing visibility of Dhaulagiri region globally
Supporting local businesses and hospitality sectors
नेपाली:
यो महोत्सवले:
कुश्मा र पर्वतको पर्यटन वृद्धि
रोजगारी सिर्जना
धौलागिरी क्षेत्रको अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय प्रचार
स्थानीय व्यवसाय प्रवर्द्धन
मा महत्वपूर्ण योगदान पुर्याउँछ।
👥 Festival Leadership & Crew | आयोजक तथा टोली
Coordinator / Chairman:
Bishal Lohani
Organization:
Ahuri Entertainment Pvt. Ltd.
Supporting Team Includes:
Film Directors
Producers
Technical Experts (Editing, Cinematography, Writing)
Local Artists & Volunteers
Media & Promotion Team
Core Organizing Committee (54 Members)
मुल आयोजक समिति (५४ सदस्य)
Organized by / आयोजक: Ahuri Entertainment Pvt. Ltd.
S.N. / क्र.सं.
Name / नाम
Address / ठेगाना
Role / भूमिका
1
Bishal Lohane
Kushma Municipality 6, Parbat
President/ Active Member
2
Thaman Singh Purja Pun(Sujal)
Baskharka Parbat
Active Member
3
Yogendra Shahi
Bhuka, Parbat
Active Member
4
Dilip Basyel
Kushma, Parbat
Active Member
5
Kishan B.C
Salija, Parbat
Active Member
6
Shiva Pariyar(Yam)
Karkineta, Parbat
Active Member
7
Ram Prasad Paudel (RC)
Kushma, Parbat
Active Member
8
Nirmal Paudel (NP Ghayel)
Limithana, Parbat
Active Member
9
Arjun Thapa
Baglung
Host/ Active Member
10
Sarita Bhandari(Saru)
Kushma, Parbat
Active Member
11
Dimas Gurung (Cyrus)
Durlung, Parbat
Active Member
12
Bhima Pariyar
Kushma, Parbat
Active Member
13
Bhupendra BC
Gyadi, Parbat
Active Member
14
Karna Basyel
Beni, Myagdi
Active Member
15
Bigyan Hamal
Beni, Myagdi
Active Member
16
Amrit Lamghade
Kushma, Parbat
Active Member
17
Shilpa Karki
Baglung
Active Member
18
Alina Shahi
Kushma, Parbat
Active Member
19
Deepak Sunar
Baglung
Active Member
20
Mahendra BK (Chitreli Sailo)
Chitra, Parbat
Active Member
21
ShalikGram b Paudel
Kushma, Parbat
Active Member
22
Ganesh Aryal
Kushma, Parbat
Active Member
23
Suraj BK (Bikrant)
Kushma, Parbat
Active Member
24
Santhosh Pariyar
Kushma, Parbat
Active Member
25
Krishna Sunar
Kushma, Parbat
Active Member
26
Khum Pun
Chamarke, Parbat
Active Member
27
Prakash Thapa
Pokhara
Active Member
28
Jeevan Pariyar
Chhamarke, Parbat
Active Member
29
Badal Shahi
Beni, Myagdi
Journalist/ Active Member
30
Suman Thapa
Beni, Myagdi
Active Member
31
Kritan Giri
Kushma, Parbat
Active Member
32
Ganesh Giri (Johnny)
Khariya, Parbat
Active Member
33
Shawan Sunar
Kushma, Parbat
Active Member
34
Bishal Bohara
Kushma, Parbat
Active Member
35
Sagar Basyel
Kushma, Parbat
Active Member
36
Subas GC
Kushma, Parbat
Active Member
37
Bibas Bohara
Kushma, Parbat
Active Member
38
Ganesh KC
Pang, Parbat
Active Member
39
Suresh Rasaili
Baglung
Active Member
40
Radhika Khatri
Kushma, Parbat
Active Member
41
Chandra RD
Patichaur, Parbat
Active Member
42
Lekh Bdr Ruchal
Kushma, Parbat
Active Member
43
Santosh Sunar
Kushma, Parbat
Active Member
44
Raju BK
Kushma Parbat
Active Member
45
Raghav Majhi
Kusham, Parbat
Active Member
46
Satish Chhetri
Kaiya, Baglung
Active Member
47
Bhuwan Gurung
Kushma, Parbat
Active Member
48
Bharat RD
Kushma, Parbat
Active Member
49
Yam Tamang
Kushma, Parbat
Active Member
50
Ishor Shrestha
Kushma, Parbat
Active Member
51
Bishal Puri
Khariya, Parbat
Active Member
52
Sajan Pariyarj
ThuliPokhari, Parbat
Journalist/ Active Member
53
Dipesh BK
Mahashila 5, Parbat
Journalist/ Active Member
54
Laxman BK
Mahashila 6, Parbat
Journalist/ Active Member
🙏 Message from the Coordinator | संयोजकको सन्देश
English:
“Cinema is not just entertainment—it reflects society. The Dhaulagiri Film Festival is a historic initiative to revive creativity and promote our identity globally.”
नेपाली:
“चलचित्र केवल मनोरञ्जन होइन, यो समाजको ऐना हो। धौलागिरी चलचित्र महोत्सव हाम्रो पहिचानलाई विश्वसामु चिनाउने ऐतिहासिक अभियान हो।”
📢 Call for Support | सहयोगको आह्वान
We warmly invite:
Government bodies
Film industry professionals
Tourism stakeholders
Media and local communities
to support and participate in making this festival a grand success.
यस ऐतिहासिक महोत्सवलाई सफल बनाउन सम्पूर्ण सरोकारवालाहरूलाई हार्दिक अनुरोध गर्दछौं।
🔗 Official Links
📺 YouTube:
Pratiphal Films Channel
🌐 Websites:
Bishal Lohani Official Website
Ahuri Entertainment
✨ Conclusion | निष्कर्ष
The Dhaulagiri Film Festival 2078 stands as a landmark initiative blending cinema, culture, and tourism. It not only revitalizes Nepal’s film industry but also positions Kushma, Parbat, and the entire Dhaulagiri region as emerging tourism and creative hubs.
धौलागिरी चलचित्र महोत्सव २०७८ केवल महोत्सव नभई धौलागिरी क्षेत्रको पहिचान, पर्यटन र सृजनात्मक विकासको नयाँ अध्याय हो।
धन्यवाद।
विशाल लोहनी
संयोजक / अध्यक्ष – प्रथम धौलागिरी चलचित्र महोत्सव २०७८
(संस्थापक – अहुरी इन्टरटेन्मेन्ट प्रा.लि., कीर्तिपुर, काठमाण्डौ
