TikTok Stars Transitioning to Nepali Film Industry
Summary
TikTok has become a new pathway into Nepali films, with creators like Sirjana Koirala, Garima Sharma, Usha Upreti, and others moving from short videos to acting roles. The trend is reshaping how new actresses enter the industry, even as some performers face mixed results and criticism.
Key Points
- Sirjana Koirala is debuting in acting with the film ‘Teen Tidhre Kya Bigre’ after being noticed on TikTok by producer Raghunath Sapkota and director Amar Deep Sapkota.
- Several TikTok creators, including Garima Sharma, Usha Upreti, Pabitra Saki ‘Miss Pabbi’, Smarika Dhakal, Princy Khatiwada, Geeta Dhungana, Aakriti Rajbhandari, Bina Raut, and Reshma Ghimire, have entered Nepali films through music videos and acting opportunities.
- TikTok is described as making it easier for new talent to enter Nepali cinema compared with the older audition-and-connection-based route.
- Iva Giri’s appearance in the film ‘Panch Pandav’ has drawn strong criticism on social media over the portrayal of mythological and religious characters.
