Kathmandu – The team behind the film Tel Visa, written and directed by Shankar Ghimire, is actively promoting the movie as it nears its release date on Mangsir 7. With the release approaching, the cast, producers, and director have been reaching out to audiences through various promotional events. During a press conference held in the capital on Monday, the film’s main cast, producers, and director shared their thoughts on the project.
The cast and director expressed confidence that the realistic storyline of Tel Visa would resonate with viewers. According to Shankar Ghimire, the film depicts the lives and struggles of Nepalis living in the U.S. and reflects on the realities of Nepalis residing not only in America but also in Canada, Australia, and other European countries.
Lead actor Bipin Karki shared his experience of filming in the U.S., mentioning that he had the opportunity to connect with many veteran actors during the shoot. “Seeing actors coming from afar solely for this project deepened my respect for their dedication to the craft,” Bipin shared.
In Tel Visa, Bipin plays a double role, which he found especially challenging. “Playing even a single character can be tough, so having to portray two is definitely more challenging. But from the moment I received the script, I started mentally preparing for it,” he said.
Actress and producer Richa Ghimire mentioned that shooting in the U.S. was not particularly difficult, attributing much of the ease to Bipin’s humble personality. “Bipin is as simple off-screen as he is on-screen. His grounded nature made the work environment in America much easier,” Richa said.
Barsha Raut, who plays a pregnant woman in the film, shared some humorous experiences she had during the role. She explained that due to her appearance, her family would often jokingly congratulate her on being pregnant. “My mom even called one day saying, ‘Congratulations, dear!’” she laughed.
Director Shankar Ghimire explained that Tel Visa humorously presents the challenges faced by Nepalis abroad when they lack understanding of foreign laws.
