A Historic Film Festival for Gandaki Province, Coming to Kushma, Parbat
Location: Kushma, Parbat, Gandaki Province, Nepal
Organizer: Ahuri Entertainment Pvt. Ltd.
Introduction
A historic milestone is being set for the growth and promotion of Nepali art, culture, and cinema. The 1st Dhaulagiri Film Festival 2078 is set to take place in Kushma, Parbat, within Gandaki Province.
Organized by Ahuri Entertainment Pvt. Ltd., the festival is expected to bring new energy to the cultural identity, local talent, and filmmaking community of the Dhaulagiri region.
The festival aims to establish Gandaki Province and the Dhaulagiri region as a new destination on Nepal's cinematic map.
Objectives of the Festival
The Dhaulagiri Film Festival 2078 aims to achieve the following:
Bringing local and national film talent onto a single platform.
Spreading positive and meaningful social messages through film.
Honoring directors, writers, editors, cinematographers, and all film professionals while creating opportunities for collaboration.
Establishing Gandaki Province and the Dhaulagiri region as a film tourism destination.
Event Highlights
The festival will feature the presence of local and national artists, directors, writers, editors, cinematographers, and distinguished personalities from Nepal's film industry.
Key Attractions Include:
Film Screenings
Dialogue and Interaction Sessions
Talent Honoring Ceremony
Cultural Performances
Networking Opportunities for Film Professionals
Opportunities for Emerging Local Talent
The festival will be open and inclusive for everyone. Film enthusiasts, students, journalists, writers, artists, filmmakers, and members of the public are warmly invited to participate.
About the Organizer: Ahuri Entertainment Pvt. Ltd.
The principal organizer of this festival is Ahuri Entertainment Pvt. Ltd.
The company has been actively involved in film, short film, music video, and visual storytelling productions, providing professional opportunities and a creative platform for artists and creators.
Through initiatives such as the Dhaulagiri Film Festival, Ahuri Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. aims to contribute to the development and promotion of cinema, local talent, culture, and creative industries.
Main Organizing Committee
To make the Dhaulagiri Film Festival 2078 a success, a large Main Organizing Committee was formed, bringing together capable and active individuals from Parbat, Baglung, Myagdi, and other regions.
Organized by: Ahuri Entertainment Pvt. Ltd.
| S.N. | Name | Address | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Chamarke, 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 | Kushma, 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 Pariyar | Thuli Pokhari, Parbat | Journalist / Active Member |
| 53 | Dipesh BK | Mahashila 5, Parbat | Journalist / Active Member |
| 54 | Laxman BK | Mahashila 6, Parbat | Journalist / Active Member |
Conclusion
The 1st Dhaulagiri Film Festival 2078 is not merely a medium of entertainment. It represents an important opportunity to celebrate cultural identity, nurture emerging talent, support local artists, and connect the Dhaulagiri region with Nepal's wider film industry.
The festival also carries the vision of promoting Gandaki Province and the Dhaulagiri region as a potential destination for filmmaking, film tourism, cultural exchange, and creative collaboration.
All film lovers, creators, artists, journalists, students, and audiences are warmly invited to be part of this historic moment.
Cinema brings change, preserves culture, and builds identity.
About the Author
Bishal Lohane
Director | Writer | Producer | Actor
Dhaulagiri Film Festival — Our Pride, Our Identity.
For More Information and Updates
Organizer: Ahuri Entertainment Pvt. Ltd.
Website: www.ahurientertainment.com.np
Personal Blog: www.bishallohane.com.np
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