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18/06/2026

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Four Female Performances That Took Nepali-Language Cinema to the International Stage 🎬❤️

These four standout performances not only carried Nepali-language cinema onto major global platforms but also earned recognition and acting honors at respected international film festivals.

Smita Lamichhane

From Aankha: The Crawling Crows, she delivered a powerful performance that went on to win Best Actress at the International Police Arts Award Film Festival, Italy.
A striking example of Nepali independent cinema reaching niche international festival circuits.

Thinley Lhamo

Her role in Shambhala earned her the prestigious Boccalino d’Oro for Best Acting Performance at the 77th Locarno Film Festival (Switzerland)—one of Europe’s most respected festivals.
A major global breakthrough moment for Nepali-language performance cinema.

Asha Magrati
In Rajagunj (Pooja, Sir), she won Best Actress in a Feature Film at the 25th FilmOut San Diego LGBTQ Film Festival 2025 (USA).
A performance that highlighted emotional depth and socially conscious storytelling on an international stage.

Gaumaya Gurung

Her work in Shape of Mo:Mo received the Jury Award for Best Actor (Female) at the Third Eye Asian Film Festival (India).
A strong festival recognition for a performance rooted in grounded, human storytelling.

From Italy to Switzerland, the United States to India—these performances reflect how Nepali-language cinema is steadily expanding its global presence through powerful acting and meaningful stories. 🎬❤️

24/05/2026

हाम्रो चलचित्र "आँखा (Crawling Crows) मा official select भएको छ । चलचित्रको यो यात्रामा सघाउने प्राविधिक, कलाकारहरु र सम्पुर्ण टिमहरुमा हृदयत: आभार व्यक्त र खुशी साट्न चाहान्छौँ।

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The film, directed by Zaun Yonjan, won the Platinum Remy for Foreign Features and Gold for Directing. This historic achievement took place at the WorldFest-Houston in Texas, one of the world's oldest independent film festivals. Previous winners at this festival include legendary directors like Steven Spielberg and George Lucas. The film tells the emotional story of individuals living in squatter settlements. It features a notable cast including Smita Lamichhane, Pashupati Rai, and Nisha Adhikari.

Earlier this year, the film also won Best Film at the Asia Pacific Film Festival. These consecutive international victories have placed Nepali cinema firmly on the global map. Critics are praising the film for its sensitive storytelling and high-quality technical ex*****on. Director Yonjan expressed that this success proves Nepali stories can resonate with audiences worldwide. The win is seen as a major milestone for Nepal's growing film industry. This recognition further elevates the technical and artistic profile of Nepali filmmakers globally.

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11/05/2026

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KATHMANDU: Nepali film Crawling Crows: Aankha, directed by Jaun Yonjan, has achieved a historic international milestone by winning two prestigious Remi Awards

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सुकुमवासीको कथामा आधारित फिल्म ‘आँखा’ले जित्यो अमेरिकामा दुई अवार्ड

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Jaun Yonjan’s Nepali film ‘Aankha: Crawling Crows’ has won two prestigious Remi Awards at the WorldFest Houston International Film Festival in the USA, including Platinum Remi for Best Foreign Feature.

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Kathmandu, May 11 The Nepali film Crawling Crows: Aankha, directed by Zaun Yonjan, has achieved a historic milestone by winning two prestigious Remy Awards at the WorldFest-Houston International Film Festival held in the United States. The organising committee recently notified the filmmakers via em...

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