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Dentist Trades Drills for Directing in Nepal
18 Aug
Summary
- Former UK dentist found success directing films in Nepal.
- His film 'Gauthali' is Nepal's second highest-grossing movie.
- The film addresses child marriage and social discrimination.
Kapil Rijal, once a dentist in Surrey, has successfully transitioned to a career in film directing in Nepal. He swapped his dental practice for the director's chair, pursuing a childhood ambition.
Rijal's recent film, 'Gauthali,' is a major success, ranking as Nepal's second highest-grossing movie. The film sheds light on critical social issues such as child marriage and discrimination against women, topics he notes remain highly relevant.
Inspired by his father, a filmmaker and artist in Nepal, Rijal's passion for movie-making began in his youth. While his early career focused on dentistry, the success of his eldest daughter as a dentist and his youngest studying the field prompted him to return to his filmmaking aspirations.
His directorial debut, the comedy 'Harry Ki Pyari' released in 2023, also explored his Nepalese heritage. Rijal chose Nepal for his filmmaking endeavors, leveraging local technical expertise and aiming to showcase the country on the international stage.
