Nepali Film Industry isn't What We Think | TNC Townhall ft. Surakshya Panta

In this second episode of TNC Townhall, we sit down with Surakshya Panta, a celebrated Nepali actress, as she opens up about her journey in acting, breaking stereotypes, and navigating fame.
From her early days in Butwal to working on films and red carpets at Cannes, Surakshya shares her thoughts on the evolving Nepali cinema, gender roles, and the challenges actors face in the industry.
Tune in for an insightful discussion on her struggles, personal growth, and what’s next for her career.

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Timestamps:

0:00 HIGHLIGHTS
1:37 Baudhik Nayika, Humor and Standup
5:30 Love for Poetry and ECAs
7:40 Being a Judge on Poet Idol
9:14 Childhood and Butwal
14:12 SLC, Bridge Course Study, St. Xavier's Entrance
15:36 Engineering During Civil War
19:35 Parents on Acting
23:47 First Movie, Secret Recipe of Acting
27:25 Emotions Through Eyes
28:30 "Do I Look Like Wife Material?"
30:54 Is the Nepali Film Industry Growing?
32:15 Why Nepali Movies Have Similar Storylines
33:57 Why Nepali Audiences Prefer Masala Movies
38:23 'Shambhala' and Art Films
40:00 Storytelling and Films
41:21 Blaming Nepali Audiences
42:20 Handling Bad Filming Experiences
44:16 Pay Disparity
47:14 Cannes Experience, Red Carpet, and Working on International Films
51:20 Life Abroad: Missing Family and the Country
52:50 'Aama' Movie
54:54 Working with Dipendra K. Khanal and 'Changa Chet'
57:40 "Goji ma Daam Chaina"
58:33 Personal Growth in Acting
1:00:44 Playing a Sex Worker in 'Julebi'
1:04:31 Reality Checks from Friends and Family
1:07:17 Audience Questions
1:09:46 Working with Dayahang Rai
1:12:08 Jasle invite garda ni aaidine?
1:14:25 Surakshya Panta on TNC
1:17:31 'Gangubai' and Dark Female Characters
1:19:06 'Bulaki' and Filming in Western Nepal
1:21:52 Nepali Horror Movies
1:24:17 Filming Horror Movies and Stunts in 'Ghar'
1:28:24 Upcoming Projects of Surakshya Panta
1:32:51 Gift for the Guest
1:33:47 That’s a WRAP

[TheNepaliComment]

Really glad talking to one of my favorite actors in Nepali Cinema. Hope you will enjoy it. 😃😊

[anjalilama]

I really love her acting and personality.

[sonu-pp]

I'm waiting for dr.baburam bhattrai interview.when did u released?? By the way, I love this interview and editing too❤💖

[apolloffx]

11:29:50 pitambar is currently shooting in my hometown ❤

[SpideyParker-zr]

41:58 Hamro cinema intreview ma matra "geda kati ota hunxa?, boyfriends kati ota cha? cha chaina?" seriously? I have never seen the actors intreview or movie promotional intreview talking about cinemas and nepali cinema ma actors haru nai jagada gari ra hunxa which always have impact in movies like ek arka ko khutta tani ra hunxa hamro flim industry ma.

[aahaanchy]

She looks proper north Indian.
Bollywood calling you 😅