Nayan Raj Pandey

Santoshi Shrestha sees an obvious connection between her passion for running and reading in her life. Known for her achievements as a long-distance runner, Shrestha made headlines by clinching the gold medal in middle distance at the 2019 South Asian Games. Her knack for setting national records continued in 2023, as she secured another milestone in the 10,000m category in Germany. While Shrestha is a familiar face in the athletic world, her academic pursuits are equally noteworthy.

Sarita Sah is a well-known figure in the Nepali film and theatre scene, boasting an impressive 11-year career as an actor, writer, and director. Her portfolio spans feature films, short films, and advertisements. Additionally, she has lent her talents to directing and writing short films and creating public service announcement videos addressing social issues. Beyond the silver screen, Sah has directed theatrical plays like ‘Loo’, ‘Kashidevi’ and ‘Dhakiyame Nagarikta’, among others.

Sulakshan Bharati is the founder of Purano Ghar Theatre. He is also a writer, actor, and director of several plays, like ‘Boksiko Ghar,’ ‘Milk Tea,’ ‘Khat’ and ‘Saledo.’ Bharati debuted as a playwright in 2016 with ‘Billgates Pandit’, a story about the aspirations of people who wish to be rich—focusing on characters with limited means but several ambitions and aspirations.