Milan Chams

Milan Chamling Rai (born 20 March 1980), known professionally as Milan Chams, is a Nepali film director and producer. His film “Anjila” selected for the Oscar to represent from Nepal. He is active in the Nepali film industry and is known for directing several feature films, including Blind Rocks, for which he received the National Film Award for Best Director.

Chams has also been recognized for his contributions to Nepali cinema by the Government of Nepal. He was awarded the Janasewa Shree Padak, a civilian honor, by then-President Bidhya Devi Bhandari for his work in filmmaking and promotion of Nepali cinema.

He has directed films that feature international shooting locations, including Norway, Turkey, the United Kingdom, Romania, and Azerbaijan, and has contributed to expanding the geographical scope of Nepali film production. His 2022 film Gurkha Warrior premiered at Leicester Square, London, marking a rare international red carpet screening for a Nepali-language film.

Film career Chams began his career in the Nepali entertainment industry as a music video director, having directed over 200 music videos. He transitioned to feature films in 2014 with his debut film Hasiya. His second film, Bir Bikram, gained popularity among Nepali audiences and played a significant role in establishing his career as a film director.

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