Why are Keki Adhikari movies unsuccessful?

Keki Adhikari is one of the actress in Nepali movie industry who has received a huge amount of coverage in media. She is beautiful, talented and educated. She is a good actress and has been appreciated for her talent. But, its surprising why none of her movies have succeeded.

It has only been 5 years she has entered in film industry. Being a daughter of a director, she had to go through relatively less amount of struggle. She is also one of the most educated artists – completing MBA soon.

Debuting in ‘Swor’, Keki’s last movie ‘Biteka Pal’ is in theater these days. Although Keki has done a very good acting in the movie, the movie itself isn’t liked by the viewers.

Film making is a team effort. May be Keki is waiting for a good team to give a hit movie. Time will surely tell.

Biteka Pal – Movie Review (Nepali Movie 2014)

Nepali movie ‘Biteka Pal’ was released in theater on January 10, 2014. The premier of the movie was held on December 28, the recommendations of the viewers were told to be incorporated in the final release. The movie produced by Rajesh Ghatani and Krish Rijal is written and directed by Suraj Subba ‘Nalbo’. The movie features Keki Adhikari, Abinash Gurung and Baboo Bogati in lead roles.

 

The director had told that the movie is based on a true story of a woman from Jhapa.

Story

The movie is made on the triangular love story of three characters Numa (Keki Adhikari), Abhi (Abinash Gurung) and Rayan (Baboo Bogati). All three characters are not happy with each other and the movie is the clash between these three characters.

The characters in the movie express their feelings in words and tears but, the presentation doesn’t seem natural. The tension in relationship between the character is documented with words, tears and sad music but, the viewers fail to feel it.

Strength and Weakness

The characters played by these actors haven’t been well presented. Abhi is told to be a well known artist in Darjeeling, but you don’t get a feeling of him being that popular. The twists and turns of the story don’t have enough background to make them believable.

The cinematography is simple, it doesn’t have much artistic touch. Although the movie was shot mostly in Darjeeling, there isn’t much scenes to show the life in Darjeeling. The script of the movie could also have been much better.

Star Cast

Baboo Bogati has done a very good job and has given justice to his role. Keki Adhikari, the central character of the movie, has also done a good acting but, sometimes it seems like an over-acting. The character played by Keki is sad and cries a lot. But, the crying fails to touch the heart of the viewers. Keki has worked hard to justify her role.

The debut actor, Abinash Gurung, has failed to show his acting talent. Abinash’s acting shows a lot of scope of improvement. In serious scenes, he has failed to express the seriousness.

‘Biteka Pal’ is the sixth movie of Suraj Subba ‘Nalbo’  as a director. In addition to that he has written the script of twice the number of movies he has directed. Although Nalbo has presented a good character, the presentation of the social and psychological aspect has failed. In terms of script writing, Nalbo has failed to bind the character in a solid story line.

Conclusion

The director and the artists have tried their best to make it a good movie. But, the movie could have been made much better by improving the presentation and characterization. It is a good story but, the presentation has ruined the story.

The story seems to be an original one and if you like love stories and can overlook the shortcomings, you might enjoy the movie.

Review by – Robin Manandhar (Source: xNepali.net)

The identity of Baboo Bogati’s wife revealed

The singer and actor of ‘Biteka Pal’, a movie currently running in theater, has failed to keep the information about his wife’s identity a secret. Baboo Bogati had secretly married in October of 2013 and had kept the identity of his wife a secret. According to a latest rumor, his wife is Phoolu Mizzar. Originally from Jhapa, Phoolu currently lives in the Columbus, USA.

Phoolu had shared the following photo of her marriage on October 25, 2013 – right after Baboo’s marriage.

At the time when he got married, Baboo had avoided the question about his wife. He had told that marriage is not a public affair and he wanted to keep his private life private. But the truth is, matters related to the lives of public personalities can rarely be kept secret.

While Baboo is busy promoting his newly released movie ‘Biteka Pal’ and his upcoming movie ‘Producer’ his wife is said to have returned back to the USA. The movie ‘Biteka Pal’ is being well received in theater and is expected to become a hit movie.

Good opening of Nepali Movie Chha Ekan Chha and Biteka Pal

Aggressive promotion of ’6 Ekan 6′ has paid off – causing houseful occupancy of the movie on it’s release day. The success however will depend on the mouth publicity. The initial response of the viewers are generally positive.

One of the producers, Deepa Shree Niraula expressed her happiness on the success of the movie. The turnover of the viewers to theater is told to be like that of ‘Kali‘. Dinesh DC‘s direction, ’6 Ekan 6′ features six comedy actors – Deepak Raj Giri, Sitaram kattel (Dhurmus), Kedar Ghimire (Magne Budha), Shiva Hari Poudel (Mukhan Hannu Jasto), Jitu Nepal (Mundre), Sandeep Chhetri and actress Neeta Dhungana in leading roles.

‘Biteka Pal’ producer Rajesh Ghatani also expressed his satisfaction on the viewers on the first day of screening. Rajesh claimed that the viewers will increase as the mouth publicity effect takes over. He expects the movie to take over after Sunday. The movie directed by Suraj Subba ‘Nalbo’ features Keki Adhikari, Baboo Bogati and Abinash Ghising in lead roles.

The opening of two other movies, ‘Yoddha’ and ‘Parai’ were not that impressive. According to a report two shows of ‘Parai’ at Big Movies and F Cube were canceled because of the lack of viewers.

This was a tough opening of the movies released this week because of the competition among four movies.

Big films testing their luck this Friday

After a couple of weeks without any new releases, Nepali film makers are releasing four new movies on January 10. At least, three out of the four movies are considered big names in the Nepali movie industry.

 

The movie ‘Biteka Pal’ by noted director of successful movies like ‘Bato Muniko Phool’ and ‘Sayaad’, Suraj Subba ‘Nalbo’ is known to make good movies. Although his last movie ‘Facebook’ didn’t do well, the current release has created a buzz before the release. In addition to a good director, the movie also features new and talented actors like Keki Adhikari and Baboo Bogati in leading roles. Keki Adhikari was highly appreciated by the audience during the premier show of the movie on the last week of 2013. The songs of the movie are also liked by the public.

Another movie ’6 Ekan 6′ features well known comedy actors of television serials. The movie is also promoted heavily in television and on street. The viewers have high hopes from the comedy movie. The movie features Neeta Dhungana, Deepak Raj Giri, Shiva Hari Poudel, Kedar Ghimire, Sitaram Kattel, Jitu Nepal and Sanjeev Chhetri in main roles.  The actors are the leading actors of the popular comedy serials ‘Tito Satya’, ‘Jire Khursani’ and ‘Meri Bassai’. If the director Dinesh DC has done a good job, the movie should be a collection of cream talents in Nepali comedy artists.

The movie of late director Shiva Regmi, ‘Parai’ is also expected to attract viewers because of the sentiment of the death of the director. The movie features Gobinda Shahi, Niraj Baral, Nandita KC and Garima Pant in main roles. The director is known to make good movie and the artists are also well known artists, liked by viewers.

Uday Subba’s ‘Yoddha’ features Rajesh Hamal, Subash Meche, Jharana Thapa, Sunil Thapa, Dinesh Sharma etc. in main roles. The movie is targeted to single screen audience. There are some Nepali movie viewers who consider this movie only because of the star power of Rajesh Hamal and Jharana Thapa.

All four movies have good potential to be successful. But, the viewers of Nepali movies are limited and they also have to be divided into four movies. So, there is a high chance that none of the movies become as successful as expected.

Based on the initial response in media, we believe, at least three of them would have done good business if they were solo releases. We would need to wait for a couple of days before the fate of the movies are determined.

Biteka Pal to get a trim in length before the release on Jan 10

After the premier show, the film makers of ‘Biteka Pal’ have collected the views and suggestions of the viewers to make it better. The movie "Biteka Pal" is one of the four movies releasing on January 10, 2013.

 

Although the director Suraj Subba ‘Nalbo’ was appreciated for making a good movie and the actress Keki Adhikari for her acting skills, some have complained that the movie has some unnecessary and confusing scenes. In a report, the producer Rajesh Ghatani has told that the length of the movie will be trimmed by 20 minutes to incorporate the suggestion of the expert viewers. In a Facebook message, Ghatani told that he has considered the suggestions of the viewers his New Year’s present.

‘Biteka Pal’ is competing with some big names like comedy actor’s ‘Chha Ekan Chha’, late Shiva Regmi‘s ‘Parai’ and ‘Yoddha’ for the Nepali movie viewers.  

Keki Adhikari in an attractive costume in Biteka Pal premier

Actress Keki Adhikari appeared in a different and attractive costume in the premier of her upcoming movie ‘Biteka Pal’. It was not only the costume, Keki’s acting in the movie was also appreciated by the viewers. The typical dhaka costume was designed by the noted costume designer of Nepali film industry, Nilima Sharma.

The movie scheduled to release on January 10 features Keki with Baboo Bogati and Abhinash Gurung. The movie directed by Suraj Subba ‘Nalbo’ was appreciated by most of the viewers of the premier.

Shot mostly in Darjeeling, the movie is jointly produced by Rajesh Ghatani and Krish Rijal. During the premier, Rajesh Ghatani promised to donate all the revenues collected on the first day at Indra Dev theater in Narayangadh, Chitwan to the family of late director Shiva Regmi. The movie directed by Shiva Regmi, ‘Parai’ is also going to release with ‘Biteka Pal’.

Other actresses like Reema Bishowkarma, Richa Sharma, Malina Joshi, Sanchita Luitel, Sarita Lamichane etc. were also present in the premier show.

Biteka Pal premier show held in Kathmandu, Keki appreciated for her role

The premier show of upcoming movie ‘Biteka Pal’ was held in Kathmandu on December 29, 2013. After the show, most of the viewers have appreciated the movie. The movie directed by Suraj Subba ‘Nalbo’ features Keki Adhikari, Baboo Bogati, and Abinash Gurung in lead roles.

 

In the premier show held in City Center, Darjeeling resident actor Abinash was also present. He had travelled from Darjeeling to Kathmandu for the premier show. Other noted personalities in the show include Hari Bansha Acharya and his wife, Maoist leader Barshaman Pun, Yuvaraj Lama, producer Rajkumar Rai, director Bikash Acharya, Suresh Darpan Pokharel and others. With Keki other actrors like Benisha Hamal, Reema Bishowkarma, Gajit Bista, Niraj Baral, Subash Thapa, Sarita Lamichane, Samyam Puri, Malina Joshi, Wilson Bikram Rai, Sanchita Luitel and others were also present at the Big Cinemas.

The producer of another movie ‘Chha Ekan Chha’, which is releasing with ‘Biteka Pal’, Nirmal Sharma and Deepak Raj Giri were also present in the premier.

After the show, most of the viewers had appreciated the acting of actress Keki Adhikari and the effort of the director Suraj Subba.

Nepali Film – Biteka Pal (2014)

We have started posting the profile of movies before they are released. We will also update the post right after they are released. The movie featuring a triangular love story between beautiful Keki Adhikari with Abinash Ghising and Babu Bogati is directed by Suraj Subba ‘Nalbo’.

Most of the shooting of ‘Biteka Pal’ was done in Darjeeling, India.

Movie Profile

• Nepali movie - Biteka Pal
• Release date - January 10, 2014
• Starring - Keki Adhikari, Abinash Ghising, Babu Bogati 
• Director - Suraj Subba ‘Nalbo’
• Cinematographer - Hari Lama
• Music composer - Baboo Bogati, Dambar Nepali, Roshan Lama
• Editor - Bipin Malla
• Banner - Big Production House
• Producer - Rajesh Ghatani
• Story - Rajesh Ghatani
• Choreographer - Shankar BC, Arjun Gautam, Pema Lama
• Background Score - Mohit Munal
• Lyrics - Rajesh Ghatani, Dambar Nepali
• Writer - Suraj Subba ‘Nalbo’
• Executive Producer - Krish Rijal
• Playback Male - Siva Pariyar, Deepak Limbu, Babu Boagti, Sanoop Paudel
• Playback Female - Prakriti Giri, Jina Ghatani
• Production Manager - Arjun Pokharel
• Costume - Neelima Sharma

‘Biteka Pal’ Nepali Movie 2014- posters

Keki Adhikari’s Nepali Movie 'Biteka Pal' to release on Jaunary 10, 2014

Although Keki Adhikari is well established as a music video model, there aren’t many movies she had acted. After debuting in ‘Swor’ Keki did movies like ‘I am Sorry’, ‘Masan’ and ‘Mahasush’. Keki is appreciated for her acting skills in the movies.

Keki’s next movie ‘Biteka Pal’ is scheduled to release on Poush 26 (January 10, 2013). The movie made on triangular love story features actors Abinash Gurung and Babu Bogati opposite to Keki. The direcctor Suraj Subba ‘Nalbo’ claims that the upcoming movie is one of the best movies of Keki. He also appreciated Keki’s acting skills.

‘Biteka Pal’ is produced jointly by Rajesh Ghatani and Krish Rijal. Most of the shooting of the movie was done in Darjeeling.

A promo video of the Nepali movie 'Biteka Pal' is attached below:

Biteka Pal – music video released featuring Keki Adhikari

The music video from an upcoming movie ‘Biteka Pal’ featuring Keki Adhikari and Abinash Gurung was recently released. The video was shot in Darjeeling, India.

The song is voiced by Babu Bogati and Prakriti Giri and choreographed by Shankar BC. In addition to Keki and Abinash, Babu Bogati and Akash Khawas are also featured in main roles in the movie. The movie directed by Suraj Subba ‘Nalbo’ is scheduled to release on Poush 26.

Watch music video "Biteka Pal"