Category: Entertainment

Kathmandu: The third edition of the Nepal International Theatre Festival (NITFest) 2025 is set to take place from March 19 to 27 in Kathmandu and Pokhara, featuring 17 plays from 12 countries. Organized by Mandala Theatre-Nepal, the festival will be held across multiple venues, including Mandala Aagan, Mandala Studio, and Mandala Theatre in Kathmandu, as… Continue reading Nepal International Theatre Festival 2025 to begin from March 19

Kathmandu: The Central Film Censorship Board has denied screening permission for ‘Rajagunj’, a Nepali film that has already been showcased at international festivals, citing its inclusion of a speech by former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli. The board objected to a 2015 public speech in which Oli compared political parties leaving the Constituent Assembly to… Continue reading Censorship board blocks Nepali film ‘Rajagunj’ over PM’s speech

Kathmandu: Independent film Anora, a dark comedy about a sex worker’s tumultuous marriage to the son of a Russian oligarch, emerged as the biggest winner at the Oscars on Sunday, claiming five awards, including Best Picture. Directed by Sean Baker, the film also secured awards for Best Director, Best Editing, Best Original Screenplay, and Best… Continue reading Low budget ‘Anora’ triumphs at Oscars with Five Awards

Kathmandu: Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan has been hospitalized with multiple stab injuries following an attack by an intruder at his Mumbai residence early Thursday morning. The incident occurred in an upscale neighborhood where Khan resides with his family. According to Mumbai police, the actor was injured during a scuffle with an unidentified man who… Continue reading Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan hospitalized after stabbing incident

Kathmadu: Nepal will host the first-ever China Film Day on January 9, 2025, in an effort to enhance cultural relations between Nepal and China. The event, aimed at fostering collaboration in cinematic and cultural exchange, will take place at Chhaya Centre in Thamel, Kathmandu. The China Film Day is being jointly organized by the China… Continue reading China Film Day to be held in Kathmandu

Kathmandu: Selena Gomez has announced her engagement to songwriter Benny Blanco, sharing the exciting news on Instagram with a picture of her sparkling engagement ring. The actress and singer captioned the post, “forever begins now,” confirming her commitment to Blanco, with whom she has been in a relationship since last year. The couple, known for… Continue reading Selena Gomez engaged to songwriter Benny Blanco

Kathmandu: Pranaya Shakya and his company, Kaleidoscope Production, were honored with the prestigious 2024 Freedom Filmmaker Recognition at the closing ceremony of the Queer Film Festival Kathmandu (QFK). Kaleidoscope Production, Nepal’s only LGBTQIA+ led visual media production firm, was celebrated for its significant contribution to diverse cinema practices in Nepal and South Asia. The Freedom… Continue reading Pranaya Shakya and Kaleidoscope Production receive 2024 Freedom Filmmaker recognition

Kathmandu: The 12th edition of the Nepal Human Rights International Film Festival opened today, featuring a diverse lineup of 53 films from 23 countries. The festival, which aims to raise awareness and promote human rights, also includes side events such as seminars and interactive sessions. This year’s theme, ‘Social Justice,’ highlights global efforts to address… Continue reading 12th Nepal Human Rights International Film Festival kicks off

Kathmandu: A recent study has revealed that nearly half of women working in Nepal’s entertainment industry have experienced some form of workplace harassment. The study, conducted by the Shakti Group in the cities of Kathmandu, Pokhara, and Itahari, found that 46% of female workers reported facing harassment at their workplaces. Among them, 30% reported experiencing… Continue reading Study reveals widespread workplace harassment in Nepal’s entertainment sector

Kathmandu: The Film Development Board has officially published a list of 158 operational movie theaters across the country, urging film distributors to ensure that only these licensed theaters are provided with films for screening. In a formal notice issued today, the board confirmed that the licenses for these public movie theaters have been recently renewed.… Continue reading FDB announces official list of operational movie theaters across Nepal