About Pradeep Rimal
Lived 1937 – 2015 (aged 77). Pradeep Rimal was a Nepali film director, cultural anthropologist, lyricist and dialogue writer.
Pradeep Rimal (1937–2015) was a Nepalese film director, lyricist, screenwriter and cultural anthropologist. He is best known for directing Silu, the first Newar language film. In 1971, he won the Madan Puraskar for Karnali Lok Sanskriti. He wrote lyrics for many songs among which 'Kasturi Ho Baas Aauncha Bhanchhan' and 'Yo Barsa Chhodi Malai...' were sung by Narayan Gopal. He received the Madan Puraskar for this work alongside Chudamani Bandhu, Bihari Krishna Shrestha, Sthirjunga Bahadur Singh and Satya Mohan Joshi in 1971.
In 1985, he directed Ke Ghar Ke Dera, which featured Maha Jodi. In 1987, he directed the first ever Newar language film titled Silu .
He also wrote lyrics for many songs and directed multiple music videos and infomercials.
He died on 7 February 2015 in Virginia state of United States.
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Karnali Lok Sanskriti (1971)
Films
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Who was Pradeep Rimal?
Nepalese film director (1937–2015)
When was Pradeep Rimal born?
Pradeep Rimal was born on 30 September 1937 in Lubhoo.
When did Pradeep Rimal die?
Pradeep Rimal died on 6 February 2015 in USA, Virginia.
What was Pradeep Rimal's occupation?
Pradeep Rimal was a film director, cultural anthropologist, lyricist and dialogue writer.
What nationality was Pradeep Rimal?
Pradeep Rimal was Nepali.
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