7 BOYS Nepali Movie: A Journey from School Friendship to the Big Screen
7 BOYS (Seven Boys) is a Nepali coming-of-age drama built around friendship, youth, love, family, struggle, and sacrifice. Written by and starring Bishal Lohane (also spelled Bishal Lohani) as the central character Radhe, the film represents an important part of Bishal Lohane’s early filmmaking journey.
The film began its production journey in 2014, with principal photography starting on September 7, 2014. After more than a month of shooting, post-production work also began during the production period. The film later reached audiences through a series of public screenings across Kushma, Baglung, Banaun, Salija, Beni, and Pokhara in 2015.
The Story Behind 7 BOYS
7 BOYS follows seven close school friends—Radhe, Anmol, Aryan, Nabin, Sabin, Gaurab, and Dipsan. Their lives are filled with school memories, friendship, humor, teenage emotions, first love, dreams, and the challenges of growing up.
At the center of the story is Radhe, portrayed by Bishal Lohane. Radhe comes from a financially struggling family and lives with his single mother. His life becomes more complicated when he falls in love with Anjeela, a girl from a wealthy family.
Through Radhe's journey, the film explores the differences between social classes, family pressure, poverty, love, friendship, and the sacrifices people make for the people they care about.
The seven boys' friendship remains the emotional foundation of the film.
Bishal Lohane's Role in 7 BOYS
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Bishal Lohane (Bishal Lohani) played a major creative role in 7 BOYS. He was not only the lead actor but also the writer, story creator, dialogue writer, and screenplay writer of the film.
As Radhe, Bishal carries the central emotional journey of the film. His character connects the themes of friendship, first love, family responsibility, poverty, and sacrifice.
For Bishal Lohane, 7 BOYS represents more than an acting project. It is one of the films that reflects his early development as a filmmaker and storyteller.
The Real-Life Friendship Behind the Seven Boys
One of the most special aspects of 7 BOYS is the real friendship behind the characters. Bishal Lohane, Subash G.C., Bhakta Khorja, Sagar Basel, Sujit Pun, Kishan B.C., and Bishan Ghimire were not simply seven actors brought together for a movie—they were real-life friends who shared friendship, memories, laughter, struggles, and a common passion for filmmaking. Their natural connection helped bring the friendship of the seven characters to life on screen. Bishal Lohane (Bishal Lohani) stood at the center of this journey as the writer and lead actor, while his real-life friends became his creative partners in portraying the bond of the seven boys. Their chemistry, teamwork, and shared experiences gave 7 BOYS a genuine feeling of friendship that goes beyond the screenplay. The film therefore became a reflection of both on-screen friendship and a real-life friendship shared by the young filmmakers and actors behind it.
First Premiere in Kushma
The first public premiere of 7 BOYS took place on:
July 11, 2015 (Ashadh 26, 2072 B.S.)
Venue: Siddheshor Chalachitra Mandir, Kushma, Parbat
Time: 8:00 AM
Premiere Coordinator: Bishal Lohane
This first premiere marked an important milestone for the film and for Bishal Lohane as a young Nepali filmmaker.
After the premiere, the film continued its journey through several public screenings in different locations.
Second Public Screening — Kushma
The second screening was held on:
August 13, 2015 (Shrawan 28, 2072 B.S.)
Venue: Siddheshor Chalachitra Mandir, Kushma, Parbat
Time: 12:00 PM
The screening was coordinated by Sagar Basyel and Bhakta Khorja.
Charity Screening — Baglung
One of the meaningful screenings of 7 BOYS was a charity show in Baglung.
Date: August 15, 2015 (Shrawan 30, 2072 B.S.)
Venue: Kaligandaki Chalachitra Mandir, Baglung
Time: 8:00 AM
Program Coordinator: Subas G.C.
The screening was organized to support Shree Purna G.C., a kidney patient.
This charity screening added a social purpose to the film's public journey and connected the movie with a community cause.
7 BOYS in Banaun, Parbat
On August 22, 2015, the film was screened at Pallam's Primary School, Banaun, at 7:00 PM.
The following day, August 23, 2015, two additional screenings were held:
- Banaun Secondary School — 5:00 PM
- Dhaulagiri Primary School, Banaun — 8:00 PM
The Banaun screenings were coordinated by Bhakta Khorja.
Screenings in Salija, Parbat
The film continued its screening journey in Salija, Parbat.
The first Salija screening took place on:
September 3, 2015 (Bhadra 17, 2072 B.S.)
Venue: Tare Mandal School
Time: 7:00 PM
Coordinator: Kishan B.C.
Two more screenings followed on September 4, 2015 at Himshika Yuva Club Hall, with shows at 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM.
These screenings helped 7 BOYS reach audiences outside the main town areas and demonstrate the film's community-based distribution journey.
Beni, Myagdi Screening
On September 5, 2015, 7 BOYS was screened in Beni, Myagdi.
Venue: Myagdi Chalachitra Mandir, Beni
Time: 3:00 PM
Coordinator: Sujit Chochangi Pun
The Beni screening further expanded the film's public reach across western Nepal.
Limithana Screening
The film also reached Limithana, Parbat, where it was screened three times in a single day during the Hindu festival of Haritalika Teej in 2015.
The screenings took place on:
September 16, 2015 (Bhadra 30, 2072 B.S.)
Venue: Limithana Secondary School, Parbat
Show Times: 9:00 AM, 12:00 PM, and 3:00 PM
Total Shows: 3 shows in one day
Coordinator: Limithana local villagers and local clubs
The Limithana screening was a special moment in the journey of 7 BOYS, as the film was presented to the local community during Haritalika Teej, an important Hindu festival celebrated across Nepal. With three shows held on the same day, the screening reflected the strong local interest and community support for the film.
This screening further expanded 7 BOYS beyond the cinema halls of Kushma, Baglung, and Beni, bringing the story of friendship and youth directly to the local community of Limithana, Parbat.
Pokhara Screening
The original show was planned for December 3, 2015, but it was postponed and the actual screening took place on:
December 4, 2015 (Mangsir 18, 2072 B.S.)
Venue: Shree Krishna Hall, Pokhara
Time: 8:00 AM
Coordinator: Sagar Basyel
The Pokhara screening became another important step in the film's journey after its earlier screenings in Parbat, Baglung, and Myagdi.
Special Screening at The First Dhaulagiri Film Festival 2021
Several years after its original public screenings, 7 BOYS returned to the screen as part of The First Dhaulagiri Film Festival 2021.
Festival: The First Dhaulagiri Film Festival 2021
Date: December 23, 2021 (Poush 8, 2078 B.S.)
Venue: Siddheshor Hall, Kushma, Parbat
Screening Time: 4:20 PM
Recognition: Special Screening & Recognition
The festival screening was particularly meaningful for Bishal Lohane, who served as the Programme President of The First Dhaulagiri Film Festival 2021.
The return of 7 BOYS to the screen in a film festival environment connected the film's early journey with Bishal's continuing contribution to Nepal's independent filmmaking and film-festival culture.
A Film That Represents Bishal Lohane's Early Journey
For Bishal Lohane (Bishal Lohani), 7 BOYS remains an important project in his filmmaking career. His involvement as writer, story creator, dialogue writer, screenplay writer, and lead actor demonstrates his multi-disciplinary approach to filmmaking.
The film also represents a period when independent Nepali filmmakers were creating stories with limited resources while relying heavily on local communities, friends, artists, and filmmaking teams.
From its production beginning in September 2014, to its first premiere in Kushma in July 2015, its community screenings across western Nepal, and its Special Screening & Recognition at The First Dhaulagiri Film Festival 2021, 7 BOYS has a distinctive screening history.
👥 Meet the 7 Boys:- Bishal Lohane (Bishal Lohani)- Subash G.C- Bhakta Khorja- Sagar Basel- Sujit Pun- Kishan BC- Bishal Ghimire (Bishan)
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Conclusion
7 BOYS (Seven Boys) is ultimately a story about friendship and the emotional journey of growing up. But behind the film is also the early filmmaking journey of Bishal Lohane (Bishal Lohani)—a filmmaker who took on multiple creative responsibilities and helped bring the story from script to screen.
The film's journey through Kushma, Baglung, Banaun, Salija, Beni, Pokhara, and the First Dhaulagiri Film Festival remains an important chapter in the history of 7 BOYS and in Bishal Lohane's filmmaking career.
