Kathmandu – The Film Development Board organized the “National Film Awards and Honor Ceremony 2081” on Wednesday at Shital Niwas. The event celebrated individuals and films from the Nepali film industry, presenting awards and cash prizes to filmmakers and movies released in the year 2080 BS.
Nepal’s Honorable President, Ram Chandra Poudel, presented the awards to the winners and honored veterans who have significantly contributed to the Nepali film industry. The movie Bulaki, directed by Laxman Sunar, won the Best Film award. Nischal Basnet was named Best Director for Dimaag Kharab. Meanwhile, Bipin Karki won Best Actor for his performance in Prasad 2, and Swastima Khadka was awarded Best Actress for her role in Dimaag Kharab.
National Film Awards 2080 Winners:
Best Film: Bulaki
Best Actor: Bipin Karki (Prasad 2)
Best Actress: Swastima Khadka (Dimaag Kharab)
Best Director: Nischal Basnet (Dimaag Kharab)
Best Editor: Mitra D. Gurung (Mahajatra)
Best Cinematographer: Shiva Dhakal (Bulaki)
Best Screenplay: Raj Bahadur Sane (Bulaki)
Best Indigenous Language Film: Lojima (Limbu Language)
Jury’s Encouragement Awards:
Actress: Swastima Karki (Tulkee)
Commercial Film: Jaari (2080 BS)
Special Contribution Honors:
Tayyab Shah (Actor)
Krishna Prasad Rayamajhi (Exhibitor)
Narayan Pradhan (Action Director)
Bidya Karki (Actor)
Narendra Maharjan (Exhibitor)
Nand Kishore Prasad Srivastava (Actor/Producer)
Bhoj Bahadur Gurung (Director/Producer)
Amul Karki Dhali (Music Arranger)
Dhruba Kumar Shrestha (Exhibitor)
Buddhi Tamang (Actor)
Sabita Gurung (Actor)
Special Film Awards:
Satidevi
Sugup (Limbu Language)
Markli (Gurung Language)
Lifetime Achievement Honor:
Chaitya Devi Singh (Actress from Nepal’s first film, Aama)
