Hira Singh Khatri
Biography
Hira Singh Khatri was a pioneering filmmaker who served as the first director in the Nepali film industry. Born in Dehradun, India, to a family with a military background, he received his education there before relocating to Mumbai. During his time in Mumbai, he became deeply committed to the idea of creating films in the Nepali language. He eventually collaborated with King Mahendra of Nepal to realize this goal. Throughout his career, he directed notable works such as Aama, Hijo Aaja Ra Bholi, and Parivartan.
Known For & Full Filmography2 Titles
Movie - 1965, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
After fleeing home and returning years later to find his widowed mother dead, Man Bahadur, a devastated young man plans to disappear again until an unexpected opportunity inspires him to serve his nation.
Movie - 1968, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
Chandra Prasad is falsely accused of rebellion against the Rana regime and sentenced to life imprisonment, leaving his family shattered and his daughter, Nimu, to be adopted by his loyal servant, Bhandari.