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Nepal’s first President, Ram Baran Yadav, watched the Nepali film ‘Bigul’ during a special screening held in Kathmandu on Tuesday. The event was attended by several prominent political and intellectual figures, including former Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal, Nepali Congress leader Gagan Thapa, former minister Pradeep Paudel, and lawmaker Arjun Narsingh KC.
After watching the film, former President Yadav said that ‘Bigul’ artistically presents the realities of society and could become an effective medium for social transformation. The film raises issues related to corruption, political distortion, administrative disorder, and social anomalies in contemporary Nepali society.
Former Prime Minister Nepal shared that it had been many years since he last watched a Nepali film in a cinema hall. He said he decided to watch ‘Bigul’ after hearing that it speaks about the country’s real situation.
“I watched a Nepali film in a theater after many years. I came because I heard it reflects the reality of the nation. ‘Bigul’ turned out to be an excellent, realistic, and message-driven film,” he said.
Similarly, Gagan Thapa described ‘Bigul’ as a mirror of change, saying the film would encourage the younger generation to think critically and strengthen the movement for social transformation.
“This is not just a film made for entertainment; it is a film that speaks the truth about the country,” he remarked.
Most guests and intellectuals present at the screening praised the film’s subject matter, presentation, and strong social message. Many described ‘Bigul’ as a courageous film that fearlessly portrays Nepal’s current political and social reality.
Written and produced by Dinesh Koirala and directed by Ramesh Koirala, ‘Bigul’ was created even before the recent Gen-Z movement gained momentum. Viewers noted that the film’s depiction of political instability, institutional disorder, and public frustration bears a striking resemblance to present-day Nepal. Some even called it “a voice of awareness made ahead of its time.”
Producer and writer Dinesh Koirala stated that ‘Bigul’ is not targeted against any individual or political party but is an artistic protest against growing corruption, injustice, and social distortions in the country.
“A film is a mirror of society, and ‘Bigul’ reflects the face of today’s Nepal through that mirror,” he said.
The film is set to be screened in various cities across Australia starting June 26, while its re-release date in Nepal will be announced soon. Originally released on Falgun 1, just before the elections, the film was pulled from theaters within four days.
The cast includes Benisha Hamal, Naren Khadka, JN Ghimire, Hemant Budhathoki, Binod Neupane, Mira Pandit, Mansi Sharma, and Rabindra Khadka, among others.
