Bhuvan Chand Didi is the first female character in Nepali film that comes to my mind. I think, at that time, how did Bhuvan sisters dare? How did they establish themselves? I remember the society and atmosphere of that time.

At that time, when society had a negative attitude towards female artists, men were cast in female characters. The courage taken by the Bhuvan sisters to become an actress was not normal. Even today it takes patience and courage to enter the film industry. 

The history of Nepali film begins with 'Aama'. It was a woman-centric film. In the beginning of the film, the female role seems to be moved forward. From this it can be understood that the role of women in the film is not 'undervalued' from the beginning. 

But then again, many films are made to 'sell'. The market becomes more primary than the story. That's why it seems that women-centered films were made at that time because the audience's emotions increase when they see female characters more than men. 

From Bhuvan Chand to Chaitanya, Bashundhara sisters, color films entered Nepal. The first color film 'Kumari' also started with women. Early women were portrayed as characters of pity, violence, or some other family role. With the passage of time, women started to be shown in films as strong, rebellious, challenging characters. 

is a part of film society. Films are not made outside society. Political and social changes have a direct effect on the film. The film was gradually refined. Women were no longer confined to the role of mourners and pity. The film started showing women as 'more selling'. 

In the 80s and 90s, it seems that Bollywood started to influence Nepali films. Due to the attraction towards item dance, glamour, beauty, female characters were also introduced in the same way. It was at this time that female characters in films began to rebel - female actors were established as strong and courageous women who could break society's definition.

With the entry of Karisma Manandhar, Rekha Thapa, Arunima Lamsal, the female characters started to carry the film. Being the main characters, they started showing their role in the story. Rising from the crying, suffering character, the female character started to leave the house. The audience loved such characters. The thinking of the producer-director also started to change. 

I have spent 15 years in films. I acted for the first time in the film 'Swar'. It was a film based on a new idea of ​​a music band. But for me, the role of that film could not give anything special. I only played the role of the male character's girlfriend. After that film, many questions arose in my mind – are female characters always just for the feelings of others? To be seen only as a man's girlfriend? 

In the second film I did, I had a similar role with Aryan Sigdel. Even then I started portraying a strong female character. Even when I was stepping into filmmaking, I tried to cast women as the main characters. My production 'Kohalpur Express' was an attempt to establish the belief that women can do comedy. Before that, the term comedian meant only men. 'Kohalpur Express' was a step against that tradition. 

In the 'Boksi Ko Ghar' produced by me, the female character also plays the main role. As a female producer, it is expected that women-centered films can be made. But women directors and producers cannot be limited to women. Films are made according to the plot, there should be variety in the film. It can be accepted that there are fewer women-centered films because there are fewer female directors and producers. 

There has been an increase in women-centric films lately, which is a good sign. The story is written, the story is woven by thinking about the female character. The producer and director are ready to make the film. The audience is also accepting. It is felt that the era of women has come in the film. 

If a film runs, the 'trend' of making similar films is seen in the Nepali film industry. Comedy only after comedy, after 'Boksi Ko Ghar' only women centric. It reduces diversity. Audiences also seek new tastes. Therefore, what should be noted is that the same character should not be repeated under the pretext of being female-centric.

There is still a problem of wage inequality in the film industry. It is understood that women come to films with passion. Men are considered 'professional'. It is not understood that women also carry the responsibility of family, career and society. Even today, a hero is sought in a film, while a heroine is always made into a supporting character. Now women should be able to take a stand. It is time to seek pay equity. Established artists should raise their voice.

film is a mirror of society. Changes in society affect filmmaking. The effect of the changing fashion style in the society is seen in the film. Earlier women were shown in sari, gununcholi. As women were seen in a family role, it was probably the right dress at that time.

But now the style of wearing what is comfortable has started to be followed. The environment and behavior is also changing for women on the shoot. In the first set, the female character had to arrange hair, dress, makeup all by herself. Sometimes, male friends would change their clothes by wearing Tanna. There is no such discomfort now.