'Pahad', a Movie Carrying the Story of Emptying Hills and Youth Migration

Kathmandu: Celebrities have stated that the movie 'Pahad', directed by veteran director Tulsi Ghimire, depicts the overall situation of Nepal. During a special screening of the film held on Monday evening, musician Sambhujeet Baskota, who attended the screening, remarked that the film portrays the current state of the entire country.

"The hills are becoming empty, there is no employment, and green hills have become desolate. The message given by this film is one that the nation needs to provide. Here, the youth are inspired to return to their homeland and mitigate their problems by fighting collectively. The movie is well-made," musician Baskota said.

Dinesh DC, Chairman of the Film Development Board, commented that like Tulsi Ghimire's previous films, 'Pahad' is a movie that can be watched with the family, carrying both entertainment and a message. 

He said, "The message Tulsi Dai has given through the film is commendable. Along with the actors' performances, the overall condition of the country is depicted through the hills. Even though this is a story of the hills, the entire country is seen in the film. It inspires the youth to return to their country, villages, and hills."

Director Tulsi Ghimire, actors Bipin Karki, Rabindra Singh Baniya, actress Renunath Yogi, and debut actress Panchami Ghimire, among others, shared information about the feedback the film has been receiving. Director Ghimire, who returned to direction after a gap of nearly nine years, stated that he is very excited by the audience's reaction.

He said, "The audience has well understood what we tried to convey through the film; most viewers have called it their own story. The message I intended to give has reached the audience. Those who came to watch the film have returned satisfied."

He mentioned that the film, based on subjects like unemployment, hills becoming devoid of humans, and water scarcity, has brought contemporary issues to the audience through the screen.

Actor Bipin Karki stated that he and the team are excited by the response the film has received. "Looking at the audience's reaction to this film, I am optimistic that the crowd will increase even more in the coming days. it presents an original story of the Nepali soil. Those who watch the film will surely recommend it to others and send them to the theaters," he said.

Actor Rabindra Singh Baniya said that it is a matter of pride to work with a director like Tulsi Ghimire. "I belong to the generation that grew up watching Director Ghimire's films; his contribution to Nepali cinema cannot be described in words. It was my wish to work with him, and it has been fulfilled. This collaboration is invaluable in my acting journey," he said.

The film 'Pahad' stars Madan Krishna Shrestha, Bipin Karki, Rabindra Singh Baniya, Sunil Thapa, Renunath Yogi, Uma Giri, Arun Chhetri, and debut actress Panchami Ghimire. The film depicts the hilly areas becoming empty as the young workforce migrates abroad, and the resulting social and economic problems.

Director Ghimire has also included Madan Krishna Shrestha, who previously worked in 'Balidan', and Shiva Shrestha and Sunil Thapa, who worked in 'Chino', in 'Pahad'. The cinematography is done by Pramod Pradhan. Produced under the banner of Bhagyarath Films Pvt. Ltd., director Ghimire's younger daughter, Panchami Ghimire, has made her debut as an actress through 'Pahad'. 

Additionally, the director's elder daughter, Bhawana Ghimire, has handled the responsibility of Production Designer in the technical team.

Ranjit Singh Gajmer is the music director of the film. Presented by Uttam Rasaily, the producers are Surendra Lama Thing, Ojaswi KC, Rimpochhe Lama Thing, Damanti Rasaily, and Uma Giri, while Bharati Ghimire is the creative producer. The film is distributed by Benkatesh Entertainment in Nepal and Seven Seas International abroad.

The publicity design is done by Royal Bhimsen and Trident Concept. The film features choreography by Kabiraj Gahatraj and Mingma D Lepcha, stunt direction by Kumar Maharjan, and editing by Shankar Koirala and Bharati Ghimire.