Dayaram Dahal (Nepali: दयाराम दाहाल; born May 27, 1970) is a Nepalese film director, producer, writer, actor, and lyricist.[1] He was one of the country's top-paid directors during the late 1990s, earning approximately Rs. 300,000 per film.[2] He directed 2007 film Nepal, which was the first Nepalese feature film partly shot in the United States.[3][4] Dahal was appointed as chairman of Film Development Board of Nepal on June 4, 2020;[5][6][7][8] he served as a chairman till June 3, 2022.[9]
Dayaram Dahal | |
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दयाराम दाहाल | |
Born | |
Nationality | Nepali |
Alma mater | Tribhuvan University |
Years active | 1987-present |
Notable work | Thuldai, Ta Ta Sarai Bigris Ni Badri, Nepal, Ma Timi Bina Marihalchhu, Farkera Herda, Dasgaja |
Parents |
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Filmography
edit† | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
Year | Film | Director | Writer | Actor | Notes |
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1988 | Lahure | Chief AD | No | No | |
1991 | Chino | Chief AD | No | No | |
1993 | Dui Thopa Aanshu | Chief AD | No | Yes | |
1994 | Dakshina | Chief AD | No | No | |
1996 | Bhariya | Yes | Yes | No | Debut film as a director. |
Daijo | Yes | Yes | No | ||
1998 | Dauntari | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
1999 | Thuldai | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
Chandani | Yes | Yes | No | ||
2000 | Dhukdhuki | Yes | Yes | No | |
Jange | Yes | No | Yes | ||
2001 | Ta Ta Sarai Bigris Ni Badri | Yes | No | No | |
Arjun | Yes | No | No | ||
Ijjat | Yes | No | No | ||
2003 | Anga Rakshak | Yes | No | No | |
2004 | Jetho Kanchho | Yes | Story | Yes | |
Daiva | Yes | No | Yes | ||
2005 | Karma Yoddha | Yes | No | No | |
2006 | Karma | Yes | No | No | |
Dhurbe | Yes | No | No | ||
2007 | Nepal | Yes | No | Yes | |
Bhagya Bidhata | Yes | No | Yes | ||
Dobato | Yes | No | No | ||
Pale Dai | Yes | No | Yes | ||
Agni Jwala | Yes | Yes | Yes | ||
2008 | Ma Timi Bina Marihalchhu | Yes | No | No | |
Kaha Chhau Kaha | Yes | No | No | ||
2010 | Farkera Herda | Yes | Yes | No | |
2011 | Dasgaja | Yes | No | No | |
Arabpati | Yes | Yes | Yes | ||
2012 | Mayako Barima | Yes | Yes | No | |
2013 | Dabab | Yes | Yes | No | |
2015 | Lootera | Yes | No | Yes | |
2017 | Karkhana | No | Dialogue | No | |
Rani | Yes | No | Yes | ||
TBA | Euta Manchhe Ko Maya† | Yes | No | Yes |
Awards
editYear | Award | Category | Film |
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2011 | National Film Awards[1] | Best National Awakening Film | Dasgaja |
2010 | Farkera Herda | ||
2008 | Ma Timi Bina Marihalchhu | ||
2007 | Nepal | ||
2001 | Ta Ta Sarai Bigris Ni Badri | ||
1999 | Thuldai |
References
edit- ^ a b "Dayaram Dahal CV" (PDF). Film Development Board. Archived (PDF) from the original on 1 July 2022. Retrieved 16 May 2022.
- ^ Wagle, Ananta. "Film Industry Pays". Nepal News. Archived from the original on 21 September 2008. Retrieved 5 August 2008.
- ^ "Movie With A Difference". Nepal News. 24 February 2006. Archived from the original on 19 July 2008. Retrieved 5 August 2008.
- ^ "'Nepal' Aims To Reignite Patriotism". Fursad.com. 31 December 2007. Archived from the original on 11 July 2011. Retrieved 5 August 2008.
- ^ "चलचित्र बोर्डको अध्यक्षमा दाहाल". Annapurna Post (in Nepali). 4 June 2020. Archived from the original on 7 August 2020.
- ^ "चलचित्र विकास बोर्ड अध्यक्षमा दयाराम दाहाल". News of Nepal (in Nepali). 4 June 2020. Archived from the original on 31 October 2021.
- ^ "Dayaram Dahal appointed Film Development Board chair". Online Khabar. 5 June 2020. Archived from the original on 25 November 2021. Retrieved 5 June 2020.
- ^ "Nepal's Film Development Board welcomes new chair Dayaram Dahal". The Himalayan Times. 9 June 2020. Archived from the original on 16 June 2020. Retrieved 16 May 2022.
- ^ "Dahal's tenure as Film Development Board's chairperson ends". Republica. 6 June 2022. Archived from the original on 27 July 2022. Retrieved 27 July 2022.