Arpan Thapa Movies, TV Shows, and Filmography
Arpan Thapa
Directing
Biography
Arpan Thapa is a highly regarded Nepalese actor, director, and scriptwriter known for his intense performances and creative vision. He studied acting in Mumbai before returning to Nepal to establish his career in the domestic film industry. He made his acting debut in the 2011 film Sick City, where his lead performance as Krishna immediately marked him as a serious talent. Over the years, he has built an extensive filmography with notable roles in diverse projects such as Batch No: 16, Chhadke, Maun, and the critically acclaimed Dying Candle. Beyond his acting career, Thapa has made a significant impact as a filmmaker, directing several high-profile movies including Mukhauta (2014), Aadha Love (2017), and the horror-themed Ghar (2019), which he also wrote. His work is often characterized by a focus on character-driven narratives and atmospheric storytelling. A versatile artist who cites Daniel Day-Lewis as a major inspiration, he has consistently taken on challenging roles in films like Chiso Manchhe and Prasad 2. With nearly two decades of experience, Thapa remains a central figure in Nepali cinema, bridging the gap between mainstream entertainment and artistic storytelling through his multifaceted contributions as a writer, director, and performer.
Filmography Movies
Acting
Chakkar
A seemingly uneducated and unemployed individual is offered to kill a stranger's wife, as brutally as possible.
Chiso Maanche
A driver takes the wife and father of a dead man back to their hometown to burry the body.
Pashupati Prasad 2: Bhasme Don
After the tragic death of Pashupati Prasad, Bhasme sets out in search of his own identity. He must complete his journey while also protecting his empire.
Lakhey
Sameer Maharjan, born in a family Lakhey, is a bank manager. He regards Lakhey as Lord Indra and the protector of the community. His professional and family life is ruined as he gets trapped in the bank fraud case. Then he devises an increasingly perilous series of revenge tactics.
Rangeli
Rangeli is a ganagster story with a twist, offering a fresh perspective in Nepali cinema. With its unique elements and star-studded cast, the film is set to make waves not only in Nepal but also on the global stage.
Batch No. 16
Ram and Guru are police officers who have proved themselves time and again of being trustworthy and capable. When an important mission comes up where the prospect of earning a quick buck is too lucrative to pass up, Guru decides to forgo the mission and get his hands on a large sum of money. Ram trying to stop his friend from making a big mistake escapes with the money only to take the police think he betrayed his country. As Ram struggles to prove his innocence and protect his family, Guru is hot and Ram's trail trying to claim what he thinks is rightfully his.
Lappan Chhappan
The character named Banka sets out to take revenge on the minister who betrayed him.
Dying Candle
A sister fights all odds to take care of her young brother, until things fall apart, and she is left with no option, but sell her dignity to save him.
Bir Bikram
Bir decides to save his crush June for his friend since he had promised to save her.
Chhadke
The film tells the story of three childhood friends. The trio all had dreams to fulfill 'when they grew up', but time and destiny seem to have other plans for them. A difficult life is forced upon them when the elder brother of one of these three men is hit by the vehicle of a shady character called Chewang (Robin Tamang) and left completely paralyzed. The three friends then find themselves in the way of a criminal gang called 'Royal', of which Chewang is the leader.
Production
Sunkesari
It was supposed to be an escape from reality. Little didn't they know the dark secrets haunting this place. A place for solace? Or a fight for survival?
Sunkesari
It was supposed to be an escape from reality. Little didn't they know the dark secrets haunting this place. A place for solace? Or a fight for survival?
Sunkesari
It was supposed to be an escape from reality. Little didn't they know the dark secrets haunting this place. A place for solace? Or a fight for survival?
Aadha Love
Adha Love is a commentary on the contemporary Nepali society and draws our attention to the evolving dynamics of relationships, which is slowly but certainly shaping the emergent understanding of urban life. The film is an unforgettable tour through the lives of five different families, who despite being the resident of the same apartment are living worlds apart, trying to untangle the threads of love and life to find meaning and contentment. This is the story of every individual, who is trying to find his/her share of love and happiness in a society, where both the things are in short supply.
Aadha Love
Adha Love is a commentary on the contemporary Nepali society and draws our attention to the evolving dynamics of relationships, which is slowly but certainly shaping the emergent understanding of urban life. The film is an unforgettable tour through the lives of five different families, who despite being the resident of the same apartment are living worlds apart, trying to untangle the threads of love and life to find meaning and contentment. This is the story of every individual, who is trying to find his/her share of love and happiness in a society, where both the things are in short supply.
Ghar
Ghar (Nepali: घर; transl. House) is a 2019 Nepali horror film written and directed by Arpan Thapa under the banner of DS Digital in association with ASAP Entertainment.
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