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Active in Nepal's independent film industry as a director, writer, actor, producer, editor, cinematographer, and animator, Bishal Lohane has continued to build a diverse and hands-on creative career. His filmmaking is not limited to direction alone — he is directly involved in story, screenplay, performance, cinematography, editing, animation, music, visual effects, and post-production across his projects.
His films and audiovisual works have earned recognition through various film festivals, award ceremonies, and special screenings. These honors reflect not only Lohane's personal achievements but also the creative journey of the artists, technicians, producers, and the wider team who have collaborated with him.
1. Syal ra Simbha (Lion & Fox) — Outstanding Animation Video
Syal ra Simbha holds a special place in Bishal Lohane's creative journey. For this animated short, he took on key responsibilities including animation, music, visual effects, color, editing, narration, and direction.
The film received the Outstanding Animation Video honor at the 2nd Social Media Award (2078 B.S.). The ceremony was held at the hall of the Film Development Board, with senior director Yadav Kharel attending as chief guest.
This achievement highlights Lohane's multidisciplinary technical and creative capability — carrying an animated story from concept to final screen while personally overseeing multiple production departments at once.
Key contributors to the project included Arjun Sharma (voice of Father Lion), Meena Sapkota (voice of Mother Lion), and Nirmal Paudel (voice of the lead character, the Fox), with recording completed at Radio Kusum.
2. Pushpa Nepali — Top 5 Nominations Across Multiple Categories
Pushpa Nepali, another significant project by Bishal Lohane, received Top 5 Nominations in multiple categories at the Social Media Film Award 2023, including Best Director, Best Short Film, and Best Background Score.
This recognition positions Pushpa Nepali not merely as a short film, but as a project that competed strongly across direction, storytelling, and technical craft.
3. Raju Gaule — Top 5 Nomination for Best Background Score
Raju Gaule also received a Top 5 Nomination for Best Background Score at the Social Media Film Award. Background score plays a critical role in shaping the emotional impact of a film's story and visuals, and this nomination reflects the project's attention to music and sound design.
4. Seti Didi — Top 5 Nomination for Best Editor
Another notable achievement associated with Bishal Lohane is the Top 5 Nomination for Best Editor for Seti Didi. Editing is the stage of filmmaking where footage, performance, sound, music, and narrative pacing come together into their final form — making this nomination a strong indicator of Lohane's active involvement in post-production and film editing.
Seti Didi additionally received a Special Screening Recognition at the Nepal Rural Film Festival (NERUFF) 2023.
5. Special Screenings & Recognition Across Multiple Films
Bishal Lohane's filmography also holds a special connection to the First Dhaulagiri Film Festival 2021 (2078 B.S.), where several of his films and projects were presented for Special Screening and Recognition.
Projects featured included:
- AHURI
- 7 Boys
- Bhram: The Confusion
- Kale Bhai
- Happy
- Katha Garibko
- Kale ra Sete
- Raju Gaule
- Syal ra Simbha (Lion & Fox)
- Bindass
- Seti Didi
- Pushpa Nepali
These projects together showcase the range of Lohane's filmography — spanning feature films, short films, social themes, animation, and experimental storytelling.
Beyond the Awards
For Bishal Lohane, awards and nominations are not simply a list of personal accolades. According to him, every experience, collaboration, and piece of feedback gained through filmmaking becomes the foundation for the next creative work.
Following the recognition for Syal ra Simbha, he expressed gratitude toward the artists, technicians, family, mentors, friends, and audiences who supported his creative journey — specifically recalling the inspiration drawn from the Class 8 Nepali textbook and author Sudha Tripathi.
This outlook remains central to his filmmaking: continuing to work with new technology, storytelling, and visual language, even within the constraints of limited resources and independent production.
A Continuing Creative Journey
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From 7 Boys to Bhram: The Confusion, Syal ra Simbha, Kale Bhai, Seti Didi, Pushpa Nepali, Raju Gaule, Katha Garibko, Happy, Kale ra Sete, and Bindass, Bishal Lohane's filmography spans a wide range of styles and genres.
Pratiphal Films and Ahuri Entertainment Pvt. Ltd., both closely tied to his work, have played a key role in producing, presenting, and distributing these projects to audiences through digital platforms.
Today, Bishal Lohane's journey of honors and recognition can be seen as the cumulative result of awards, nominations, special screenings, and continuous creative work across multiple disciplines. For him, every project marks the beginning of another story, another experiment, and another lesson learned.
Honors & Nominations — At a Glance
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| Recognition | Project | Issuer |
|---|---|---|
| Outstanding Animation Video | Syal ra Simbha (Lion & Fox) | 2nd Social Media Award 2078 |
| Top 5 Nomination — Best Director | Pushpa Nepali | Social Media Film Award 2023 |
| Top 5 Nomination — Best Short Film | Pushpa Nepali | Social Media Film Award 2023 |
| Top 5 Nomination — Best Background Score | Pushpa Nepali | Social Media Film Award 2023 |
| Top 5 Nomination — Best Background Score | Raju Gaule | Social Media Film Award |
| Top 5 Nomination — Best Editor | Seti Didi | Social Media Film Award |
| Special Screening Recognition | Seti Didi | Nepal Rural Film Festival (NERUFF) 2023 |
| Special Screening / Recognition | Multiple films (see list above) | First Dhaulagiri Film Festival 2021 |
Viewed together, Bishal Lohane's journey of recognition is not confined to a single discipline — it spans direction, editing, animation, music, and short filmmaking alike. His upcoming projects are expected to carry this independent filmmaking journey further.
Ahuri Set to release in 2027
Reference Links
Profile Links
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm18901021/
- FilmFreeway (Filmmaker Profile): https://filmfreeway.com/BishalLohani
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bishallohani
Websites
- Pratiphal Films (YouTube): www.youtube.com/PratiphalFilms
- Ahuri Entertainment Pvt. Ltd.: www.ahurientertainment.com.np
- Dhaulagiri Film Festival (Blog): www.dhaulagirifilmfestival.blogspot.com
- Bishal Lohane (Official): www.bishallohane.com.np
Contact
Bishal Lohane: bishallohane@gmail.com | abishallohani@gmail.com
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