Nepali Movie

Now here is something new for the cinema lovers, especially, those who have loved nepali film for years, and for those who have criticized it like anything. Das Dhunga is in town, and everyone is talking about it, whether they have seen the movie, or are planning to see it. It is a breath of fresh air, when all the flicks screened before and after it, have been mostly love stories. To be more specific they have been triangular love stories.

Das Dhunga by Manoj Panidt, is an exceptional documentary-cum-fiction, revolving around Madan Bhandari’s murder mystery. The jeep accident, which happened seventeen years ago, where two great leaders lost their life, namely Madan Bhandari and Jeeb Raj Ashrit, is still a mystery unrevealed. This film aims to aware the audience about some of the facts, regarding this incident.

The film has been shown for charity shows, special screenings for a group of people, including school students to teach them about the CPN UML leader, who happens to be a major political figure in politics history. It would not be unwise to say that Bhandari holds the same place in Communist arena, as B.P. Koirala does in Nepali Congress.
The main cast of the movie is Anup Baral, Mohan Bhandari, Daya Hang Rai, Saugat Malla and Sanchita Luitel. The central character of Madan Bhandari is being played, by Madan Bhandari’s brother himself. Acclaimed theater actor Anup Baral plays the troubled detective, inspector Kiran Kunwar. Sanchita Luintel plays his wife in the movie, and though she has a smalle role, she has done her part well.

Daya Hang Rai plays the role of the car driver of Madan Bhandari, during the time of the accident, and the only living victim of the incident. Saugat Malla plays the antagonist, who threatens Kunwar from carrying out his investigations. The acting by all the actors has been commended by the viewers.

For special mentioning, Anup Baral and Saugat Malla steal the show, with their incredible timing, and natural up to par acting. The other actors have done justice to their respective roles, as well. Being screened at the Kumari hall and other major halls in the valley, this was initially barred from screening by the censor board of Nepal, which later agreed for the screening after some agreements. It is a new phase for detective film making, which is encouraging for other directors to try their hands in.

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In the series of films being made in the digital format, First Love was released on the 6th of August all across the country. The film earned about 8 million rupees in the first week of its release, according to the producer and distributor. The source also claimed that it was a record sale. For two weeks it did not have any competitor, but in the third week it gained two films to compete with, one being Alok Nembang’s Kohi Mero and the other Bikash Acharya’s Nai Nabhannu La. Both these had good reviews from the audience, so it is not wrong to say that First Love had tough time attracting viewers. Nonetheless, reviews revealed that it had earned a good number of audiences, who praised for its story, as well its cinematography and acting. First love is directed by Simosh Sunuwar, a young and dedicated director, who is the son of famous radio personality and folk singer, the late Pandav Sunuwar. Simosh’s first feature film was Mission Paisa, which was released in 2009.

It introduced actress, Nisha Adhikari. Nisha has also worked in First Love; she plays the girl who is in love with Aryan Sigdel’s character. He is her first love; on the other hand, Karma (Mahesh Shakya) loves Nisha, but his love is one sided. Similarly, Binay Shrestha falls for Richa Sharma, after meeting with her once. This is a very filmy situation not unlike many others that we have seen.

The story revolves around these five characters, who are studying at the same college; this flick tells much about the college life in cities. Some of the sequences in this movie seem like; they have been copied from other movies. What throws the audience back is some of the plot, which otherwise is fine. The sequence when Binay rapes Richa and then it is forgiven, and when Nisha chooses Aryan over Karma, who sacrifices everything for her, seems unrealistic.

This film has one message to give and that is, first love is the best love, which gives a wrong message to the audience. Especially in cases where people have been victims of violence by their first love, this message does not do justice. The rape scene has been an issue of much debate, and the story writer has been accused of justifying a heinous crime on screen. It is the responsibility of a story writer and also the film maker, to take into consideration the feelings of the mass, when creating a scene on a delicate subject.

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The latest flick by director Alok Nembang, Kohi Mero is screening successfully in many places around the country, including the capital. In Kathmandu, it is being screened at the major multiplexes, such as Guna Cinema and Gopi Krishna Movies. Its sales have gone down, due to the introduction of Pal Palma in the market, but it is still pulling the young audience to the halls. This film came in succession to another digital movie, First Love.

This is the second film of director Nembang’s, who is famous for directing music videos. His first creation, Mero Euta Saathi Cha was received well by the viewers, as well. Despite being influenced, and at times copied from the Korean movie, Millionaire’s First Love, Nembang’s first movie was able to attract young people. His latest picture seems to be, more of his own work, which is a good thing for a young director.

It is a same old story of friends falling in love with each other, and the development of a triangular love story. However, how the director and the writers have presented the story, has made all the difference. The lead roles are played, by Aryan Sigdel as Abhi, Sanchita Luintel as Ashna, Subash Thapa as Prayash and Jharana Bajracharya as Dibya. The plotline is that Abhi is a mischievous boy who is not seriouos about the future, while Ashna loves him, but is afraid to tell him about it. Likewise, Prayash loves Ashna, but is unable to express his feelings; he is the lone lover. Dibya plays more of a side role, who is seen attracted to Abhi.

As the circumstances have it, Abhi is parted from Aashna and Prayash, as they go to study abroad; the three are good friends of each other. Years later, the three meet again, to find themselves in love with each other, not being able to decide what they should do. Likewise, Dibya comes into the scene, making it more difficult for the three. The choice that has been portrayed is the one to follow society’s convention, or do right for you by following the heart.

The actors have performed well, which makes the movie watch able, and so does the landscapes of Mustang. The songs have also been catchy and well liked by the audience, especially the title song sung by Dipak Limbu and Anju Pant. The other song that has gained the fan following is Ankha Aankha Bole ni sung by the same duo; this song has the special attraction of meaningful placement of the two famous folk tunes, Macchi Marana ho and Beni ko Bazaar tire mire jaale rumala.

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The most recent cinema to be released, Pal Palma is being screened at major cinema halls all across the country. In the capital itself, it is running in Guna Cinema and Gopi Krishna hall. While outside the valley it is being screened at Barahi hall, Bhaktapur.

It has been about two weeks of screening time, and is doing a good business according to the makers. It has been noted that Kathmandu’s Hira Ratna Cinema hall removed Salman Khan’s blockbuster Dabangg, giving priority to a Nepali film, which happens to be Pal Palma. The film has not had a hard time, unlike others to compete against the Salman starred super hit. I can say this, as I saw the line of people buying tickets to watch Pal Palma, when I was at Guna Cinema to watch palpalma.

It is already known that the film is about young men working as call boys, who are used by rich girls for their bodily needs. The film is also about friendship among young people, and how they lie to each other about their true job. The story also tells much about the societal condition, and what people need to do to get enough money.

Today many youth want to earn and spend on their needs, which may be from buying a motorcycle to eating out with friends. However, when they start to look for easy ways to earn money, then they get involved in sexual transaction, which is dangerous. Director Ukesh Dahal has taken a subject that has not been explored in detail, and has tried his best to make a film based on youth.

This in itself is a novel deed in ourindustry, as most are formulaic and lack new subject matters. This flick was given an adult certificate (to be watched by audience above 16 years only), by the Censor board, because of the implied sexuality and a few bed scenes. This is also something new as there have been a lot of kissing scenes lately, but no implicit bed scene.

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