1951
Satya Harischandra (सत्य हरिश्चन्द्र) was the first ever Nepali-language movie. It was released in 1951 in Darjeeling, India, and was produced by D. B. Pariyar.
How to watch Satya Harischandra, first ever Nepali film?
Not available in media format or online
1964
Aama (आमा) (Mother in English) is the first movie produced in Nepal, starring Shiva Shankar Manandhar and Bhubhan Chand (Thapa). The movie was produced by the Information Department of the Nepalese Government (Sahi Nepal Chalchitra Sansthan) and released on October 7, 1964. Late King Mahendra asked Indian director Hira Singh Khatri to direct this movie.
How to watch Aama, first ever movie produced from Nepal?
1966
Maitighar (माईती घर), Maternal home in English was released in 1966. Director: B.S. Thapa. Actors: Mala Sinha (also a famous Bollywood actress), Chidambar Prasad Lohani.
1967
Hijo, Aaja, Bholi (हिजो, आज, भोलि), Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow in English was directed by Heera Singh Khatri and produced by Information Dept. Govt of Nepal (Sahi Nepal Chalchitra Sansthan). Actors: Mitra Lal Sharma, Bhuvan Chand
How to watch Nepali movie Hijo, Aaja, Bholi?
Not available in media format or online
1971
Parivartan (परिवर्तन), Change in English was directed by Heera Singh Khatri and produced by Information Dept. Govt of Nepal (Sahi Nepal Chalchitra Sansthan)
How to watch Nepali movie Parivartan?
Not available in media format or online
1973
Mann Ko Bandh (मनको बाँध), Heart’s Dam in English was directed by Prakash Thapa and produced by Royal Nepal Film Corporation (Shahi Nepal Chalchitra Sansthan). Stars: Salyan K.C., Sushma Shahi
How to watch Nepali movie Mann Ko Bandh?
Not available in media format or online. But here is a popular song from that movie-
1977
Kumari (कुमारी ), Virgin, Living Goddess in English was directed by Prem Bahadur Basnet and produced by Royal Nepal Film Corporation (Shahi Nepal Chalchitra Sansthan). It was the first color movie in Nepali. Kumari is based on a story of virgin young girls who are considered Living Goddess of Nepal. Stars: Biswa Basnet, Chaitya Devi
How to watch old Nepali movie Kumari?
Not available in media format or online. But here is an interview with Chaitya Devi, actress from the movie-
1978
Paral Ko Aago (परालको आगो), short tember in English was directed by Pratap Subba and produced by Cineroma. It was based on a book written by famous Nepali writer, Guru Prasad Mainali. Stars: Tanka Sharma, Susmita Dhakal, Basundhara Bhusal
How to watch old Nepali movie Paral Ko Aago?
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