Actress Alleges Racial Discrimination on Nepali Film Set

Kathmandu. The film industry, considered a colorful world, has a dark side that is frightening when seen from the outside. Sometimes it's about gender inequality in remuneration, sometimes the distance between lead and supporting actors, and sometimes nepotism becomes a topic of discussion. Recently, a serious and sensitive issue has come to light – 'racial discrimination'. Actress Kajal Karna has accused director Deepak Acharya, makeup artist, and co-actress Pransha Rayamajhi of mental abuse and insult on the set of the Nepali film 'Chiranjeevi Bhava' because she is Madhesi. Kajal made these allegations through her official social media. However, director Acharya has denied the allegations. While the truth of this incident will become clear with time, it has brought the debate about hidden racial discrimination within the Nepali film sector to the forefront. We have posed the same question to three established actors from Madhesi backgrounds who have successfully made a strong presence in Nepali cinema: Pramod Agrhari, Rabindra Jha, and Prakash Shah. Is there really racial discrimination in the Nepali film sector? Their statements in their own words.

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