The fourth edition of the ‘Birat Film and Music Awards’ concluded with a grand ceremony at the Film Development Board’s hall in Kathmandu. Organized by the Celebrity Nepal Pratishthan, the event aimed to honor the outstanding contributions of creators in the Nepali music and cinema industries.
The ceremony was graced by the Minister for Culture, Tourism, and Civil Aviation, Anil Kumar Sinha, as the chief guest. Awards were presented in 35 different categories, covering films and music released throughout the year 2081 BS.
Key Highlights of the Awards
The evening saw some of the biggest names in the industry taking home the trophies. Here are the major winners:
Best Film: Satidevi
Best Actor: Bijay Baral (for his powerhouse performance in Purna Bahadur ko Sarangi)
Best Actress: Keki Adhikari (for her chilling role in Boksiko Ghar)
Lifetime Achievement Award: Veteran actor and director Shubash Gajurel was honored for his decades-long contribution to Nepali arts.
Music Category Winners
The music industry was also well-represented, with honors going to legendary and contemporary voices:
Best Modern Singer (Male): Rudra Shekhar Sharma
Best Modern Singer (Female): Anju Panta
A Night of Celebration
The event saw a massive turnout of celebrities, musicians, and journalists. Minister Sinha emphasized the importance of such awards in motivating artists and preserving Nepali culture through storytelling and melody.
Actually, it’s a big win for Satidevi, a film that has been gaining a lot of critical acclaim for its portrayal of social issues. Seeing Bijay Baral win for Purna Bahadur ko Sarangi is also no surprise—that movie became a cultural phenomenon this year. Or at least, it’s heartening to see both commercial blockbusters and meaningful cinema being recognized on the same stage.
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