Arjun Ghimire (Pandey) Makes Directorial Debut with ‘Jharipachhiko Indreni’; Features Rap by Mayor Balen Shah

Kathmandu – Popular TV actor and writer Arjun Ghimire, also known as Pandey, has officially stepped into film direction with his debut feature film Jharipachhiko Indreni. The film was ceremonially announced on the occasion of Kheer Khane Din (15th of Shrawan) at the Dhanterhi Barahi Temple in Lalitpur.

Best known for hit television sitcoms Bhadragol and Sakkigoni, Ghimire had previously acted in the successful film Laaj Sharanam, released last year under his team JP Creation. After its box office success, he has now taken a leap into directing.

From the Sakkigoni team, only Priyana Acharya (popularly known as Munni) has been included in the cast of this new film, while other members may be added depending on the script, Ghimire stated during a media interaction. The film also marks the return of actor Ganesh Upreti to Nepali cinema after nearly nine years. Expressing his excitement, Upreti shared his happiness at making a comeback with a strong team.

Other cast members include Nirmal Sharma, Ramesh Upreti, and Deepashree Niraula. It has not yet been confirmed whether Arjun Ghimire himself will appear in the film as an actor.

Shooting for Jharipachhiko Indreni started the same day as the announcement and will take place across Kathmandu, Lalitpur, and Bhaktapur. The film, based on a family-oriented story, has a 45-day shooting schedule.

The story is written by Kumar Byanjankar (Kumar Ben), while the screenplay is co-written by Arjun Ghimire and Bishal Ghimire. The cinematography will be handled by Buddha Thapa, and the film is being produced under the banner of Pashupati Shivaji Entertainment with investment from Sushil Kaderia.

Notably, Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) leader Ganesh Karki has contributed song lyrics to the film. One of the songs will feature a rap performance by Kathmandu Metropolitan City Mayor Balen Shah. Mayor Balen’s wife Sabina Kafle was also present at the inauguration ceremony and offered her best wishes for the film's success.