| Prasad | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Nepali | प्रसाद |
| Directed by | Dinesh Raut |
| Written by | Sushil Paudel |
| Screenplay by | Sushil Paudel |
| Story by | Sushil Paudel |
| Produced by | Shuvash Thapa |
| Starring | Bipin Karki Namrata Shrestha Nischal Basnet Basundhara Bhusal Binod Bhattarai Prakash Gandarba |
| Cinematography | Rajesh Shrestha |
| Edited by | Lokesh Bajracharya |
| Music by | Songs: Subash Bhusal Scores: Shailesh Shrestha Sound Design,Film Mix: Uttam Neupane |
Production company | Shuvash Thapa Production |
| Distributed by | Manoj Rathi Gobinda Shahi Ujwal Poudel |
Release date |
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Running time | 135 minutes |
| Country | Nepal |
| Language | Nepali |
Prasad (Nepali: प्रसाद, lit. 'Gift') is a Nepali language social drama romance film, directed by Dinesh Raut, written by Journalist turned writer Sushil Poudel and produced by Shuvash Thapa under the banner of Shuvash Thapa Production. The film stars Bipin Karki, Namrata Shrestha and Nischal Basnet in the lead roles.[1][2]
Prasad was released on 7 December 2018.[3]
Plot
Baburam (Bipin Karki) and Narayani (Namrata Shrestha) are a happily married couple in a small village in Kathmandu but problems arise when they find out they can't have a baby. Ramesh (Nischal Basnet) is a friend of Baburam who appears to have his eyes on Narayani.
Cast
- Bipin Karki as Babura
- Namrata Shrestha as Narayani[4]
- Nischal Basnet as Ramesh
Production
The film went into production in April, 2018. The film released a trailer in September 2018 with its title track "Lai Lai".[5] The song became successful.[6] The trailer of the film was released in November 2018.[7]
Reception
The film received mostly positive reviews from the critics. Online Khabar have praised the film for its realistic storyline and its impressive cinematography.[8]
Soundtrack
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Lai Lai" | Ganesh Shahi | Subash Bhusal | Ketan Chettri | 5:05 |
| 2. | "Banki Chari" | B.Pandey | Subash Bhusal | Rupak Dotel, Anju Panta | 5:24 |
| 3. | "Barai Kayari Bachaulaa" | Subash Bhusal | Subash Bhusal | Bikram Baral | 3:32 |
Accolades
| Distributor | Date aired | Category | Recipient | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dcine Awards 2076[9] | 4 May 2019 | Best Actor in a Leading Role (male) | Bipin Karki | Nominated |
| Best Actor in a Leading Role (female) | Namrata Shrestha | Won | ||
| Best Actor in a Negative Role | Nischal Basnet | Nominated | ||
| Best Director | Dinesh Raut | Nominated | ||
| Best Movie | Shuvash Thapa | Nominated | ||
| Best Story | Sushil Paudel | Nominated | ||
| Best Screenplay | Sushil Paudel | Nominated | ||
| Best Dialogue | Sushil Paudel | Won | ||
| Best Movie Director (Movie Folk Songs) | Subash Bhusal | Nominated | ||
| Best Lyricist | Ganesh Shahi | Nominated | ||
| Best Playback Singer (male) | Ketan Chettri | Nominated | ||
| Best Sound Mixing | Uttam Neupane | Nominated | ||
| Best Background Score | Shailesh Shrestha | Nominated | ||
| National Film Awards 2075 | 2019 | Best Actor (male) | Bipin Karki | Won |
References
- ↑ "Prasad set to go on the floor". The Kathmandu Post. 2018-04-11. Archived from the original on 2019-10-17. Retrieved 2018-11-07.
- ↑ "Prasad brings Nischal Basnet on board". The Kathmandu Post. 2018-06-07. Archived from the original on 2022-04-19. Retrieved 2018-11-07.
- ↑ "Namrata Shrestha -Bipin Karki Starrer PRASAD Gets Release Date". www.moviemandu.com. Retrieved 2018-11-07.
- ↑ "Namrata Shrestha And Bipin Karki Roped In Dinesh Raut's Next PRASAD". www.moviemandu.com. Retrieved 2018-11-07.
- ↑ "Prasad drops its first song, first look". The Kathmandu Post. 2018-09-20. Retrieved 2018-11-07.
- ↑ "Nepali Movie Prasad's 'Lai Lai' Song Steals Hearts". Nepali Sansar. 2018-09-21. Retrieved 2018-11-07.
- ↑ "PRASAD Trailer: Bipin Karki And Namrataa Shrestha's Movie Is A Perfect Blend Of Love And Emotion". www.moviemandu.com. Retrieved 2018-11-07.
- ↑ Diwakar, Pyakurel (2018-12-07). "Prasad movie review: Realistic love story blended with polished cinema art". Online Khabar. Archived from the original on 2022-04-16. Retrieved 2022-06-04.
The screenwriter's competence is well supported by the director's artistic handling of the scenes. Dinesh Raut and his team have created a realistic impression in the movie. Whereas the selection of locations is justifiable, the movie also presents slices of culture and tradition of those places.
- ↑ "Award nomination list".