Nischal Basnet

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Nischal Basnet

Born January 17, 1980 · Kathmandu, Nepal (age 46)

Nischal Basnet is a director, actor, comedian, dancer, and singer of Nepali films. Loot, directed by him in 2012, garnered positive reviews from film critics and topped the box office.

Known For

LootLoot · 2012
Loot
8.02012
MovieActionCrime
Loot is the story for five guys who find quick ways of success and accomplishment in life. It is a quest for quick money and better life. In a place where the crime rates are ascending day by day, Loot draws a reality check on the present security system of the city. Loot is about relationships: it's about friendship and betrayal. Loot is the real picture of Kathmandu; the city of crime and lawlessness like never explored before.
Dui RupaiyanDui Rupaiyan · 2017
Dui Rupaiyan
8.02017
MovieComedyAction
One day, while conducting such smuggling, they lose the transaction slip - a Rs. 2 note. The film "Dui Rupaiyan" entails their quest to find that Rs. 2 and save their necks, all the while saving themselves from local thugs, police, and their boss too.
Bansulli: The FluteBansulli: The Flute · 2012
Bansulli: The Flute
4.52012
MovieDrama
After a decade long civil war which costs more than 13000 lives, the Maoists have come into the front-line, to compete in the national election for the Constituent Assembly. Amid the political changes going to take place in the pristine kingdom of Himalaya, the life of BIJULI, a 12 years old girl in the remote west of Nepal is also about to change forever. BANSULLI is a journey of hopes and desires, against the social stigma that still prevails in Nepal.
Talakjung vs TulkeTalakjung vs Tulke · 2014
Talakjung vs Tulke
8.02014
MovieDrama
Tulke – a simpleton day-laborer in a Nepalese mountain village –struggles to reclaim his lost aristocratic identity while a violent revolution disrupts every aspect of village life. Humiliated everyday by everybody around him, Tulké desperately seeks recognition and respect. Instead, he is falsely accused by the woman he loves and forced to flee from his ancestral village. When the city corrupts him and teaches him how the treacherous accumulate and wield power, he returns to his village to avenge himself against people who have wronged him and his family. He becomes a lackey to the revolutionaries in the village, and because he refuses to wrong those he loves, finds himself ensnared in a web of deception and violence, leading to a tragic conclusion for everybody.
Lappan ChhappanLappan Chhappan · 2017
Lappan Chhappan
8.02017
MovieCrime
A dangerous game of cat-and-mouse as a police inspector, a vengeful mobster, and corrupt figures constantly deceive and double-cross each other to secure a massive digital heist.
Ke Ghar Ke Dera - Ghar No. 2Ke Ghar Ke Dera - Ghar No. 2 · 2025
Ke Ghar Ke Dera - Ghar No. 2
2025
MovieDrama
The film tells the story of people from different backgrounds who are all struggling during a tough financial crisis. As their money problems grow, they begin to question their purpose and lose trust in the government, which seems unable to help. Their relationships suffer, some face betrayal over money, while others deal with family problems and growing mental stress. The film shows how financial issues affect not just daily life, but also people's emotions, families, and hopes for the future. The story holding relevance for everyone !!!!!
Loot 2Loot 2 · 2017
Loot 2
7.02017
MovieActionCrime
Loot ended with Haku Kale plotting against his four team members to take over entire robbed money. The four gang members, who were framed for the bank robbery, now escape from the prison and want to take revenge against Haku Kale.
Behuli from MeghauliBehuli from Meghauli · 2024
Behuli from Meghauli
10.02024
MovieComedyDrama
Behuli from Meghauli is a Nepali social drama about a father's struggle to find a perfect groom for his daughter, while she searches for true love. The film highlights family expectations with humor and emotion.

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Talakjung vs TulkeTalakjung vs Tulke · 2014
Talakjung vs Tulke
8.02014
MovieDrama
Tulke – a simpleton day-laborer in a Nepalese mountain village –struggles to reclaim his lost aristocratic identity while a violent revolution disrupts every aspect of village life. Humiliated everyday by everybody around him, Tulké desperately seeks recognition and respect. Instead, he is falsely accused by the woman he loves and forced to flee from his ancestral village. When the city corrupts him and teaches him how the treacherous accumulate and wield power, he returns to his village to avenge himself against people who have wronged him and his family. He becomes a lackey to the revolutionaries in the village, and because he refuses to wrong those he loves, finds himself ensnared in a web of deception and violence, leading to a tragic conclusion for everybody.

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