Cast: Priyanka Karki, Aryan Sigdel, Sumina Ghimire, Prajwol Sujal Giri, Shishir SJB Rana, Loonibha Tuladhar (Known as Pawankali of Kantipur TV)
Directed By: Sudeep Bhupal Singh “Bobbie”

When is the last time you watched a good Nepali horror movie? Mala is a very scary horror movie about the spirit of a dead girl that haunts people responsible for her death. Directed by Sudeep Bhupal Singh (“Bobbie”), “Mala” is a horror movie starring Priyanka Karki as Mala. The picture also features Aryan Sigdel in the lead role and Sumina Ghimire, Loonibha Tuladhar (Pawankali of Kantipur TV) in supporting roles.

How much do you believe in ghosts? I think there are very less people who don’t believe in ghosts. If you are a science student, you may try your best to somehow prove it wrong. But you have to admit that there have been many evidences of spirits that science is still struggling to prove. Personally, I believe in spirits and this belief has got even stronger after watching science fiction Hollywood movie “Interstellar” which defines about other dimensions such as time and love. Yes, there are many probabilities that some other dimensions might exists which we’ve never imagined and where spirits wander. In the movie, Mala is a girl who was married from a village and sold in India. Human trafficking in Nepal is a serious concern.

“The trafficking of girls from Nepal into India for forced prostitution is perhaps one of the busiest slave trafficking routes anywhere in the world; with estimated 5,000-10,000 Nepali women and girls trafficked to India each year.” – Wikipedia

Poverty is one of the greatest factors that make girls vulnerable to trafficking. Because of poverty, it’s easy to tempt girls or even their parents for marriage. After marriage, it will be easier for them to sell her to the brothels of India. This movie has attempted to portray the condition of a girl named Mala who had similar past. They say it’s the way the story is told rather than how it is, that makes a better film. ‘Mala’ has very fine storytelling and then the message delivered must be appreciated. Maybe after watching this movie, traffickers may hold some fear inside to stop them from betraying others. There is another important message from this movie. Whenever you are going for organ transplant, make sure that the donor of the organ has approved it. Otherwise, the outcome can be worse than death.

The makeup artist did a terrific job to transform beautiful Priyanka to Mala. Her dead body hanging in the tree was even more terrifying. It was good to see every actor performing their best, which is a plus. Priyanka’s performance was undeniably flawless, which was vital since the story revolved round her. Pawankali’s act as ‘Mata’ was exceptional and much terrifying. I panicked the most when she spoke the words of Mala. Background score was really scary and very helpful for movie. There was one moment in the movie that looked little awkward. When Aakash was found dead hanging on a tree, I could see few girls laughing at it.

Plot
Mala is a girl who was sold to a brothel in India and later rescued. After she is rescued, Mala returns to her village, ‘Kuireni Gau’. But she could not tolerate her trauma and decides to suicide. It is believed that ‘unless body of a person is not completely destroyed, their soul strolls around the place and tries to find justice.’ She seeks help from a doctor Neal from his dreams. Neal is an atheist medical doctor and he starts to experience supernatural events, but justifies them with scientific logic. But things start getting worse. He goes to explore the secret thus revealing different hidden mysteries. Finally, Neal finds out Mala’s dead body and burns it with the help of her family. But this is definitely not the end. Watch the movie to uncover more of the movie.

Watch or Not?
If you love horror movies, this is a must watch, but not recommended for weak hearted people.

Cast: Priyanka Karki, Aryan Sigdel, Sumina Ghimire, Prajwol Sujal Giri, Shishir SJB Rana, Loonibha Tuladhar (Known as Pawankali of Kantipur TV)
Genre: Suspense / Thriller
Written By: Sudeep Bhupal Singh “Bobbie”
Screenplay: Sudeep Bhupal Singh “Bobbie”
Music: Manoj KC (Lead Guitarist from 1974 AD)
Produced By: Shishir SJB Rana, Prajjwol Adhikary, Som Bikram Singh, Sudeep Bhupal Singh “Bobbie”
Directed By: Sudeep Bhupal Singh “Bobbie”
Production: Nakshatra Films

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Official Trailer of Mala

Cast: Garima Pant, Sumina Ghimire, Dikpal Karki
Directed By: Shambhu Pradhan

Legendary director, Shambhu Pradhan is back after 12 years with another complete family drama. Rang Baijani is a movie about two women. Rama is a wife and Devina, lover of same person. Or should I say it is an emotional story of a man, who loves a girl but is forced to marry different girl, his father’s choice.

Some say, being a woman is a terribly difficult task, since it consists principally in dealing with men. But I would agree that woman has the power to control a man and can take him wherever she wants. Rang Baijani has two different personalities of women; one who is polite, caring, and well-mannered typical Nepali village girl who is always behind his husband in any situation. Another is modern, seductive, open minded woman who follows her heart and would say anything to get his man.

Shambhu Pradhan has shown his class with this very well directed movie, but I think the script failed him. Not the worst script, but it lacks creativity and not the class we expect from the movie of such a legendary director. The music and songs were very remarkable. Most of the songs seem to be suitable for the film’s situations and helps in moving the story forward. The movie is very well choreographed and background music did go very well with the circumstances of movie did help in the flow of emotions.

In a lead role, Dikpal Karki was losing grips at few occasions. He made the emotions break at times, being unable to deliver his dialogues properly. For his first public appearance as an actor, it’s understandable but he should remember that he has a lot of room for improvement. Garima Panta was very calm, professional and didn’t lose grip from her character. It was a better performance from her. I think Sumnima Ghimire was in the very best. She looked elegant, stylish and honest. On other occasions, she was impolite and rude with I think no flaws. Sumnima looked really graceful when dancing as well.

Plot:
After the death of father, Rama (Garima Panta) stays at house of her father’s best friend who had a son, Binay(Dikpal Karki). Binay’s father thinks Rama is suitable for his son and asks Binay to marry her. But Binay reveals that he has a girlfriend, Devina (Sumnima Ghimire) who lives with her ‘fufu’. This triggers heart attack to his father. To make her father happy, he marries Rama. When Devina knows about Binay being married, she leaves the city. After three year, Binay finds Devina at hospital. Knowing that Devina has TB, and there is nobody to take care of her, Binay takes Devina to his house. And the drama begins.

Official Trailer of Rang Baijani

Cast: Garima Pant, Sumina Ghimire, Dikpal Karki
Story: Nutan Pradhan
Cinematography: Shashank Pradhan
Screenplay: Nutan Pradhan
Music: Deep Pradhan
Directed By: Shambhu Pradhan

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