Darpan Chhaya

About the Film

Genre: Drama, Romance

Darpan Chhaya is the crown jewel of Nepali cinema. Directed by the legendary Tulsi Ghimire, this 2001 romantic drama tells the story of three friends — Amar, Suniti, and their bond tested by love, friendship and sacrifice. The film swept the nation with its unforgettable music including the evergreen “Lahana Le Jurayo Ki” sung by Sadhana Sargam, and Niruta Singh’s iconic dance performance that became the stuff of legend. It broke every box office record, grossing NPR 7 crore — a figure that stood for years as the all-time record in Nepali cinema. Two decades later, it remains the benchmark against which all Nepali films are measured.