The regularly aired comedy teleserial 'Sakkigo Ni' is one of the favorite series among the viewers. The name of every character including 'Pande', 'Jigri Bro', 'Khupika Bau', 'Kakroz' and 'Bale' of the said teleserial is memorized by the audience. Now the actors of this teleserial are appearing on the big screen soon. JPT Creations, which is currently shooting for 'Sakkigo Ni' through 'Bhadrakol', is now bringing the film 'Laaz Sharanam'.

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film is directed by Kumar Kattel, the director and actor of 'Sakkigo Ni'. This team, which has been making the audience laugh so far in the teleserial, has now made its debut in the film. After the release of 'Laaj Sharanam', this team is also preparing to go on the floor for a new film. 

Deepak Acharya, another famous actor who came into the limelight from the character of 'Kaku' in 'Sakkigo Ni', also announced a new film a week ago. The film 'Paran' to be directed by him is being financed by commercial house Golcha Group. Deepak is an actor who is acting in 'Meri Bassai', 'Bhadragol' and 'Sakkigo Ni'. With 'Paran', he plans to increase his activity on the big screen as well.

It is not new for an actor who is appearing in a teleserial to appear in a feature film. Instead, the dominance of actors who have been in teleserials for a decade is beginning to be seen in films. Deepakraj Giri, Deepashree Niraula, Kedar Ghimire, Jeetu Nepal, Buddhi Tamang, who were once active in teleserials, are currently in the film. 

There was a time when people who were making teleserials came to films were considered funny by people in the film industry. But the film 'Chha Ekan Chha', released in 2070, broke the illusion of many. With the film achieving commercial success, a new wave also emerged. Deepak-Deepa's 'Tito Satya', which was aired continuously for 12 years, was closed after 600 episodes.

'What will we do now?' They thought in the time of confusion, film. It was a dream from before - to make a film. They took risks in filmmaking. It was like gambling for us. We decided to make a film with the little money we had collected,' says Deepashree, 'but there were many people who discouraged the makers of telefilms as to what kind of film they would make.' 

'Chha Ekan Chha' is associated with four films. The film did good business. After that, the way was opened for Deepak-Deepa's team to produce one film after another. Jitu Nepal, who produced 'Jeere Khursani', Kedar Ghimire and Sitaram Kattel, who are starring in 'Meri Bassai', were also involved in their film. After that, films like 'Wada Number 6', 'Chhakka Panja Series', 'Chha Maya Chhapakkai', one after the other, added new records in the business of cinema. "Those who made a teleserial yesterday said, 'What film will they make? Later, they wanted to collaborate,'" says Deepa.

Since then, people with a teleserye background along with theater are getting more and more in the film industry. Among the exemplary characters is Kedar Ghimire. Kedar was famous for his character of a begging old man in the teleserial 'Meri Bassai'. This was his identity stronger than his own name. After 'Meri Bassai', he did not leave the character of a beggar as a supporting character in most of the films. In 'Chakka Panja 5', although Lovej was the same, his avatar was different. He was the most awaited character in the 'Chakka Panja' series. 

Before the release of the latest film, film buffs were of the opinion that Kedar would not work outside his banner. However, he was not interested in films other than his own banner. After 'Chakka Panja 5', Kedar started signing Bhatabhat films. The producers were ready to cast her in the lead character with a hefty salary. Now Kedar has many films in his hands. The film 'Magne Raja' has also been announced on his character. The film is ready to go on floors.

Jitu is another strong example. Jitu was the director and actor of 'Jire Khursani'. He was famous among the audience through the character of 'Mundre'. Jeetu, who has been busy with teleserials for a long time, started filming with the team of Deepak-Deepa. All the films he did together became hits. Later there was a rift between them. Jeetu left the team. Jitu was not jobless even after leaving. He thought, 'Who will believe in me as a hero?' But those who believed in him came. 

The film 'Hariki Pari' in which he played the lead role was not a commercial success. But 'Zwaiinsaab', which released last December, secured investment. Even now Jeetu is getting offers for new films. 'Karsang' starring him is being performed. He has played a different character in the film.

Some are successful, some are unsuccessful

Those who have become successful in films from teleserials have not only become successful, but some have also been stoned at the very first step. Actor Santosh Pant is credited with giving debut to many comedians. It was a dream for many actors to appear in the famous 50's comedy teleserial Hijo Aajka Kura. This teleserial was directed by Santosh Pant himself. He was also in the lead role. Santosh himself made a film with the same name in 2079. His film 'Hijo Togya Kura' was released when the comedy film Chalchla was being produced. But the expected business did not do.

At the end of 2076, the film 'Santi Virus' was released. The film was produced by Sitaram Kattel and Kunjana Ghimire (Dhurmus-Suntali) who are currently working hard in the teleserial 'Meri Bassai'. They had a major role in the film. This film also did not do the expected business. Sitaram had previously played important roles in Chh Ekan Chh and Vada Nom Chh.

The audience liked his role. Now Sitaram is making a comeback with the film 'Laaj Sharanam'. The audience is praising his different avatar in the poster of the film which was released recently. Actor Shivhari Paudel, who made a strong name through telefilms, also produced the film 'Lakka Jawan' two years ago. The film, which was made in the comedy genre, was also not a commercial success.

Among the actors who have been in films for a long time, along with teleserials, are 'Mahjodi' i.e. Madankrishna Shrestha and Harivansh Acharya. Recently, the films produced by them have been commercially successful. Released in Baisakh 076, 'Mahjodi' film 'Dal, Bhaat, Veg' did satisfactory business. Before that, the film they produced together with Deepak-Deepa was 'Shatru Ghate'. This movie was released in 075 Chaitra. The film received considerable support from the audience.  Not only making

films, they are also getting offers for important roles. Harivansh and Madankrishna had strong roles in the film 'Mahapurusha' directed by Pradeep Bhattarai. Harivansh also played a negative role in the film 'Mahajatra' released last year. Harivansh is also seen in a different avatar and in a leading role in the film 'Bhuthan' which is going to be released in the coming month of Baisakh.

According to Harivamsa, four decades ago, big screen was considered as a big status. Actors in films were perceived as big and standard people. However, the teleserial was equally important. "Tv was watched by crores of people. Film 3 lakhs. He got an opportunity to learn in telefilms when films were slowly developing in the country. Along with learning, they also got an audience,” says Harivansh.

Even back then, they used to make jokes when they were making films. They used to say, 'How can those who work in teleserials eat after filming.' But 'Harivanshru' ate after filming. Their earnings came from films rather than teleserials. "30 years ago, three of us invested and made the film 'Tan Ta Tore Bigris Ni Badri'. The film made a profit of 6 million. 20 lakhs fell to my share,' he says, 'with that money I bought four annas of land.' 

According to him, there was no income in teleserials at that time. Among the means of earning was film. We didn't even leave the teleserial. We didn't just make a film. We did both," he says. Harivansh and Madankrishna's roles in the 2054 film 'Balidan' are still being praised. From 2006 to 2011, there was a teleserial, 'Madan Bahadur Hari Bahadur'. The memory of that character continues even now. Harivansh wrote the story of the film on his character Hari Bahadur. The film 'Hari Bahadur Ko Jotaka' written on the said character will go on floors in a few days. Harivansh is now preparing for the same. Rajaram Poudel and Kiran KC, contemporaries of 'Mahjodi' are also active in the film.

Not only in Nepal, popular actors in Bollywood also have teleserial backgrounds. An example of this is actor Shah Rukh Khan. He starred in several television series in the late 1980s. He made his debut in Bollywood with the film 'Deewana' in 1992 only after being stuck in teleserials. Not only him, Vidya Balan, Aditya Roy Kapur, R Madhavan, Mouni Roy, Prachi Desai, Yami Gautam and Ayushmann Khurrana also came to the film from the teleserial.

teleserials: a path to films

s are often taken by actors as a path to films. As if it was the dream film of Kumar Kattel who directed 'Laaj Sharanam' now. He studied film direction in the UK.

It was said that I will do a film as soon as I return to Nepal. But it was not easy," says Kumar, "I started working in teleserials for a living. The audience loved it. It was fun here.' Years passed by in the teleserial itself. But the dream of making a film kept hugging him every night. Finally, we prepared for the film. Now new projects will continue to move forward, he says. 

'Sakkigo Ni' has many viewers. Kumar hopes that it will go to the audience. Even in Deepak-Deepa's film, the audience of their teleserial reached the film. "Even the audience who had never come to the theater came to watch our film," remembers Deepa. Deepak Acharya, who was preparing to direct 'Paran', also had a dream in the film. He continued to practice teleserials, music videos and short films to walk the path to