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Tulsi Ghimire
Actor

Tulsi Ghimire

15 Jul 1951Born
75Age
17Credits
Kalimpong, West Bengal, IndiaBirthplace

Biography

Tulsi Ghimire is one of the most successful and influential filmmakers in the history of Nepali cinema, often credited with ushering in a "golden age" of storytelling. Born in Kalimpong, India, he moved to Mumbai to work in Bollywood as an editor before transitioning to Nepal, where he made his directorial debut with the 1981 hit Bansuri. Ghimire is best known for directing a string of legendary blockbusters including Kusume Rumal, Lahure, Chino, and Darpan Chhaya— which blended emotional family dramas with memorable music and high production values. He is also recognized for discovering and mentoring some of the industry’s biggest stars, such as Bhuwan KC and Saroj Khanal.

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Beyond directing, he is a talented editor, screenwriter, and actor, often making memorable cameos in his own films. He remains a revered figure in the industry, continuing to work on new projects while his classic films remain cultural benchmarks for Nepali audiences worldwide.

Known for

Filmography

  1. 2026I am Jit BahadurFilm
  2. 2026PahaadFilm: Director, Writer
  3. 2019AppaFilm
  4. 2017Darpan Chhaya 2Film: Writer, Director
  5. 2001Darpan ChhayaFilm: Smriti's father, Director, Writer
  6. 1997BalidaanFilm: Director, Screenplay
  7. 1996RaharFilm: Mailababu, Writer, Director
  8. 1994DakshinaFilm: Director, Screenplay
  9. 1993DeutaFilm: Writer, Director
  10. 1993Dui Thopa AansuFilm: Writer, Director
  11. 1991ChinoFilm: Bau, Director, Writer
  12. 1990KosheliFilm: Director
  13. 1988LahureFilm: Director, Writer
  14. 1988SainoFilm: Screenplay
  15. 1985Kusume RumalFilm: Writer, Director
  16. 1983JagwalFilm: Director
  17. 1981BansuriFilm: Director, Writer

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