Kathmandu — The 51-day celebration of the hit NePauli film Aa Bata Aama turned into a deeply personal and emotional moment on Sunday, as actor Paul Shah publicly expressed his heartfelt gratitude toward director Chandra Panta for standing by him during one of the most difficult phases of his career.
With hands folded and voice heavy with emotion, Paul Shah spoke candidly about the period when his relevance in the industry was being openly questioned. His recent films had delivered only average box office results, and whispers within the industry had grown louder. "What can Paul Shah really do anymore?" and "Does he even have a place in the industry?" were the kinds of questions circling around him at the time.
It was in that low point that director Panta reached out and offered him the role that would change everything.
"When questions were being raised about my presence and ability, he stepped forward and said, 'I will work with Paul,'" Shah told the gathering. "For that, I am deeply grateful. You lifted an artist who was struggling and told the world, 'This person can do it.' I owe you more than words can express."
Shah also recalled sharing his frustrations with Panta about his films only performing averagely, to which the director had responded with quiet but firm encouragement: "Paul, you can do this. All you need is the right script."
That belief proved well-founded. Aa Bata Aama has now completed 51 days in theaters, a milestone that speaks volumes in the competitive NePauli film market, and one that has clearly breathed new life into Paul Shah's career.
Closing his remarks, Shah looked toward Panta and made a simple but moving promise: "I know you are there for me and I am here for you. That will not change."
The moment stood as one of the more genuine displays of gratitude the NePauli film industry has seen in recent memory, a reminder that behind every career resurgence, there is often one person who chose to believe when others had stopped.
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